Save the Children Nutrition Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Save the Children Nutrition Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan



Nutrition Coordinator (1post) Only South Sudanese National to apply

Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management and supervision of planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation of nutrition projects that will work intensively with indigenous partner NGOs in Bor County; to build their capacity to setup and operate facility as well as community based nutrition services.

He or she will ensure that rapid expansion of access to nutrition services through building the capacity of the primary health care network to integrate community based management of severe acute malnutrition within already established primary health services with support of Area Nutrition Program Manager.

Coordinate and manage overall nutrition program management in the county, and ensure implementation of activities in collaboration with the Zonal Nutrition Program Manager, Logistics and Administration departments

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Health / Public Health / Nutrition / Nursing BSc or equivalent
  • Demonstrable management experience, including budget holding responsibility
  • 2-3 years of experience in emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CMAM, CIYCF), including monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
  • Experience of working with local partners and building capacity
  • Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
  • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
  • Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment and spend up to 3 months at a time in remote locations embedded with partner organisations
  • Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
  • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles
  • Experience and ability to represent Save the Children in South Sudan's nutrition work in external meetings
  • Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Word and Excel spreadsheets
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages

    Desirable

  • Qualified nurse with primary health care / community health care experience

    The
    Organisation:


    We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection.

    We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

  • No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
  • All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
  • Violence against children is no longer tolerated

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

    Application Information:

    Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

    We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

    All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

    Applications received will be reviewed on rolling basis.



    How to Apply

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