VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Concern Worldwide is an Irish based non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization, dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Concern is currently recruiting the below post:

Job CODE: 21-019-RH (You must quote this code on your application)

Job Title: Nutrition Officer (x1)

Location: District 4, with field visits to districts and communities in Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties

Reporting To: Nutrition Manager

Responsible For: nil

Duration: 6months

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to facilitate and supervise the implementation of the nutrition specific activities of the project ‘Promoting Good Nutritional Practices’, funded by the Waterloo Foundation aimed at improving the nutritional status of children aged 6-23 months through increased micronutrient supplementation, as well as promotion of improved recipes for complementary feeding, in two districts of Grand Bassa and two districts of Rivercess. This is a position that requires collaborating and working very closely with communities, the local Health facilities, Community Health Assistants, Trained Traditional Midwives, and other community based health workers, community formal and informal structures, and government authorities. Specifically, the Nutrition Officer will be responsible for implementation of the project in selected communities within target Districts of Grand Bassa and Rivercess counties. It is a position responsible for linking and activating key stakeholders for young children’s nutrition, in close collaboration with field staff from other ongoing Concern programmes.

Responsibilities: Prepare weekly and monthly activity plans, identifying and timely requesting the resources required for effective implementation of programme activities; work closely with local Health facilities and community-based health workers (TTM, CHV and traditional healers), other community structures, and local government authorities, ensuring community orientation about the project, sensitization, mobilization, education, and coaching of beneficiaries to ensure effective implementation and active participation in, ownership and sustainability of project activities; ensure that the implementation of the project’s activities promotes capacity building and collaboration of community based health workers, and health facility staff; in particular, support the development of community health stakeholders’ skills (CHAs and TTMs) so that they are better equipped in liaising for delivery, monitoring and management of the Micro Nutrient Powder (MNP) supply chain to the target groups; identify potential bottlenecks in the provision of MNP and work with the Nutrition Manager and stakeholders to address issues

In collaboration with the local government authorities, and local implementing partners where applicable, organize and facilitate required trainings and/or learning sessions for the empowerment of participants at all levels, with the support of other members from the programme team when relevant; provide technical support and supportive supervision to ANSARM and PARTNERS programmes’ field based staff to conduct learning sessions with Mother Groups on new/improved nutrient-

based complementary food to young children.

including hands-on participatory cooking demonstrations using recipe book being developed by the project for better food diversity and food hygiene; Participate in research studies, analysis or surveys, particularly relating to behaviors for improved health, hygiene and nutrition and support the development of effective strategies to increase the practice of the behaviour in order to achieve intended program outcomes; Collaborate with and support Systems/logistics to ensure successful, transparent and accountable procurement and distribution of project inputs.

Experience & Qualification:

∙ Diploma in Nursing, Environmental Health, Public Health and Sociology

∙ A first University degree in the relevant fields is preferred.

∙ At least 2 years of practical experience in implementing a community based donor-funded programmes within Liberia with NGO(s) or government in rural areas.

∙ Practical knowledge of nutritional care, health services delivery and health promotion is essential; strong capacity to conduct interactive and engaging training sessions in the above-mentioned areas; good understanding of nutritional products’ use and their supply chain.

How to apply:

By email to liberia.hr@concern.net with the JOB CODE 21-019-RH Nutrition Officer clearly in the SUBJECT LINE.Or apply via the system, by clicking the apply button below.

By Hand: to the HR Department, Concern Worldwide, 3rd Floor, Urey Compound, Congo Town, Tubman Boulevard, Monrovia. JOB CODE 21-019-RH Nutrition Officer clearly indicated on the envelope.

Applications must include the following:

∙ JOB CODE 21-015-NR 21-019-RH Nutrition Officer

∙ A letter of application stating why you believe you are the best suited for the position.

∙ A copy of your CV (maximum 4 pages) giving active daytime contacts.

∙ Names and addresses of two (2) work related referees with professional e-mail addresses.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 4:00 pm on Wednesday 14th July 2021.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

WOMEN ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE TO APPLY.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.