Nutrition Officer (National contract)
The post holder is responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive package of CMAM program in the assigned county in collaboration with the Assistant Nutrition Project Manager, and MIYCN officer, as well as the Health and Hygiene and sanitation staff in the countyIn order to be successful you will bring/have. Lead/support in the planning, quantification and selection of nutrition services sites establishment, and operations,
Support and supervise the CMAM teams at the nutrition services sites,
Ensure all beneficiaries (Children and PLW) in the CMAM programme receive care and treatment in accordance with MoH/GOSS Guidelines, including proper taking of anthropometric measurements and proper referral and receive food/treatment according to the agreed protocol
Supervise CNWs at nutrition services sites on weekly basis
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential Criteria:
- BSc/Diploma in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field with a minimum of one year relevant experience for BSc holder and two years related experience for Diploma holder
- Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition
- Computer skills knowledge and applications especially Ms Word and Excel
- Experience in planning and organizing activities in a variety of locations
- Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
- Experience of providing hands on in service training
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and representational and communications skills are essential, and a team-oriented work style is a necessity.
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children and their careers
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
- Strong report writing and computer skills
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
- Understanding of local language and culture is mandatory.
- Understanding of English language (Listening, speaking, reading, writing).
Desirable
- Qualified nutritionist with extensive CMAM experiences
Contract Duration: 5 months
Location: South Sudan, Walgak/Akobo East
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.
More Information
- Job City South Sudan
