FOCCAD in partnership with CARE Malawi will be implementing the DREAMS project in Thyolo district aimed at promoting community resilience and livelihoods during emergencies. Vacancies exist for well qualified individuals to support with the implementation of the program as follows:
Field Officer- Maternal Infant Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN)- Thyolo
Reporting to: Program Coordinator: Agriculture and Livelihoods
Responsibilities
- Disseminate positive behavior change nutrition messages through Community
- Support management of nutrition Monitors and Care groups.
- Support Community-Led Complimentary Feeding and Learning Sessions
- (CCFLS)
- Provide skilled counseling and support at Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)
- Facilitate establishment of nutrition supportive spaces
- Promote male engagement on Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition
- Promote Hygiene and Sanitation facilities in households.
- Conduct food preparation demonstrations on diversified diets
- Support Nutrition coordinating structures to increase and sustain nutrition gains.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Food Sciences and or Nutrition
- Strong experience in managing nutrition in emergencies
- Strong knowledge in care group model for mothers
- Experience in managing hygiene and sanitation activities at a nutrition perspective.
Mode of Application:
Applications and copies of CVs addressed to The Executive Director, FOCCAD, Po Box 23, Nkhotakota, to be emailed to the following address: foccadjobs@gmail.com with the job position as the subject. No hand delivered applications will be accepted.
Closing date: 20th July 2024.
