The Project Officers will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of nutrition component of the project in Kigoma and Mbeya regions. The applicants should be capable of working with the Local Government at Region and Council level, community, and also people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. They must have very good interpersonal skills, highly motivated, creative, team player with high degree of integrity and they must be fluent in both written and spoken Kiswahili and English.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with the Program Manager, Project Coordinator and other team members in coordinating and facilitating implementation of project activities.
• Work closely with the Local Government Authorities, including the Council Multisectoral Nutrition Committee and the District Nutrition Officers in planning and implementing nutrition activities in the districts.
• Provide technical support to the District Nutrition Officers, the district technical teams and other stakeholders implementing the project.
• Assist in capacity building of project’s lower-level implementers including community health workers
• Follow up closely the implementation of activities under the project as scheduled in the plan of action.
• Prepare and timely submission of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The applicant must:

• Hold a Bachelor degree in Nutrition
• Have at least 2-3 years working experience in nutrition or related projects/programs.
• Have experience in community engagement/mobilization and capacity building process.
• Have experience of working with Government institutions, the local government, civil society organizations and community partners.