ROLE
PROFILE
PROFILE
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Title
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Nutrition
Officers |
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Functional
Area |
Programme
Department |
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Reports
to |
Nutrition
Education Project Coordinator |
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Location
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Mahama
and Kiziba Refugee camps |
Travel
required |
Occasional
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Effective
Date |
February
2018 |
Grade
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C2
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ROLE
PURPOSE
PURPOSE
Plan
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
International is an independent development and humanitarian not for profit
organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed
by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination and its girls who are most
affected.
Working
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive
for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and
all vulnerable children.
We
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable
children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive
changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our
reach, experience and knowledge.
We
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 75 years, and
are now active in more than 70 countries.
A
full time Nutrition Officers will be required to oversee the coordination and
supervision of all nutrition education sensitive interventions within WFP
funded project in refugee camps. The incumbent also will ensure the integration
of nutrition-sensitive interventions with other project interventions such as
saving groups with some knowledge in livelihood in emergency. The position will
be based in refugee camps and will require in-Kigali travel
full time Nutrition Officers will be required to oversee the coordination and
supervision of all nutrition education sensitive interventions within WFP
funded project in refugee camps. The incumbent also will ensure the integration
of nutrition-sensitive interventions with other project interventions such as
saving groups with some knowledge in livelihood in emergency. The position will
be based in refugee camps and will require in-Kigali travel
Dimensions
of the Role
of the Role
The
post holder reports directly to Senior Nutrition Officer. S/he is responsible
of overall implementation of the project activities within workplace,
collaborates with the partner organization staff at field level and Plan
protection coordinator, and reports regularly the project progress to his/her
supervisor. This position will be a fixed term contract with possibility to
renew (contingent on renewed funding).
post holder reports directly to Senior Nutrition Officer. S/he is responsible
of overall implementation of the project activities within workplace,
collaborates with the partner organization staff at field level and Plan
protection coordinator, and reports regularly the project progress to his/her
supervisor. This position will be a fixed term contract with possibility to
renew (contingent on renewed funding).
Accountabilities
- Implement
the overall project activities which include but not limited to: - Participation
in camp budget preparation - Participation
in quarterly project review workshops and in pre-test of monitoring tools - Ensures
that project administrative processes are carried out in conformity with
the agreed standards and policies, to ensure alignment to the project objective - Facilitate
information sharing and coordinate activities among project
stakeholders/partners at the camp level; - Prepare
project reports in line with agreed budgets and activities; - Responsible
for the field verification of project budget expenditures to ensure that
project funds are spent as planned - Responsible
of all activities related to livelihood and Gender in Nutrition
Educationproject - Promote
and abide by internal policies and procedures including but not limited
to:Child Plan Protection Policy and Code of Conduct - She/he
will act as the focal point person for the project within the camp. - Supports
project implementation in the camp to be in conformity with WFP and Plan’s
standards and policies; - Facilitate
community dialogue sessionsand manage community sensitization campaigns; - Work
collaboratively with UNHCR, stakeholders, MIDIMAR, Police, district
officials and other partners. - Supervise
nutrition animators work; - Assist
in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NEC project - Assist
the gender responsiveness and gender mainstreaming components of the
project - Facilitate
different trainings of beneficiaries - Document
lessons learnt, success stories and/or challenges about the project - Facilitate
the integration of program and CCCD activities in the field
- Ensures
that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and
Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with
the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant
Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of
responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and
associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these
policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance
to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in
accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key
relationships
relationships
Internal:
This
positions report directly to the Senior Nutrition Officer and NEC project
Coordinator respectively. However, this position will be required to
collaborate across the Field Protection Team. This position will also work
closely with the NEC country office team, finance and administration units.
positions report directly to the Senior Nutrition Officer and NEC project
Coordinator respectively. However, this position will be required to
collaborate across the Field Protection Team. This position will also work
closely with the NEC country office team, finance and administration units.
External:
The
post holder will make all possible efforts to maintain strong relationships
with existing/recent partners and also ensure that Plan International Rwanda
and NEC project team are well represented. This will include activities such as
representing NEC at cluster working groups, working with relevant government
ministries such as MIDIMAR and staff, and collaborating with other implementing
partners.
post holder will make all possible efforts to maintain strong relationships
with existing/recent partners and also ensure that Plan International Rwanda
and NEC project team are well represented. This will include activities such as
representing NEC at cluster working groups, working with relevant government
ministries such as MIDIMAR and staff, and collaborating with other implementing
partners.
Technical
expertise, skills and knowledge
expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge
and skills:
and skills:
- Good
facilitation, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation; - Good
capacity of strategic thinking, networking and making sound judgment and
recommendations; - Ability
to organize own work independently and willingness to work beyond normal
working hours - Strong
team building and motivational skills - Communication
skills (fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, knowledge of French is an
asset) - Ability
to organize and conduct trainings, campaigns and community dialogue
Behaviours
- Team
player with good mentoring and coaching skills, - Highly
effective networking and inter-personal skills, - Timely
and effective delivery - Gain,
develop and retain credibility about performance - Commitment
to child protection and participation - Courtesy,
honesty and integrity, effective and clear communication
Qualifications
and Experience
and Experience
- Bachelor
degree in nutrition science, public health, food science, agronomy . - Minimum
of 2 years relevant working experience in nutrition education sector - 1
year Prior experience working with refugees and other vulnerable
populations in nutrition related project is an asset. - Excellent
reporting skills and competencies in computer literacy (M-Excel, MS-Word,
& Power Point)
Plan
International’s Values in Practice
International’s Values in Practice
We
are open and accountable
are open and accountable
- Promotes
a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and
donors. - Holds
self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity. - Consistent
and fair in the treatment of people. - Open
about mistakes and keen to learn from them. - Accountable
for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls &
young people
We
strive for lasting impact
strive for lasting impact
- Articulates
a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations. - Creates
a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas. - Focuses
resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to
changed priorities or crises. - Evidence-based
and evaluates effectiveness.
We
work well together
work well together
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate. - Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals. - Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities. - Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
We
are inclusive and empowering
are inclusive and empowering
- Seeks
constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when
appropriate. - Builds
constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared
goals. - Develops
trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and
communities. - Engages
and works well with others outside the organization to build a better
world for girls and all children.
Physical
Environment
Environment
These
positions will be based in Mahama and Kiziba refugee camps. The position will
require trips to Kigali sometimes. Level of contact with children
positions will be based in Mahama and Kiziba refugee camps. The position will
require trips to Kigali sometimes. Level of contact with children
Min
contact: High level of Contact with Children
contact: High level of Contact with Children
Notice:
1.
To
apply for these position: send your application letter, a copy degree, ID
copy and CV: in Single PDF document to this email:
To
apply for these position: send your application letter, a copy degree, ID
copy and CV: in Single PDF document to this email:
Plan.Applications@plan-international.org 2nd
February 2018
February 2018
2.
Remember to mention in the Email subject the Title of the job you are applying
for. Note that the applications without this requirement will not be considered
Remember to mention in the Email subject the Title of the job you are applying
for. Note that the applications without this requirement will not be considered
