NUTRITION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION SPECIALISTS (4)

FEED THE FUTURE TANZANIA MBOGA NA MATUNDA PROJECT

 NUTRITION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION SPECIALISTS (4)

SCOPE OF WORK

Location:    Will be based in Iringa, Morogoro, Mbeya and Zanzibar Feed the Future Tanzania Mboga na Matunda” Project offices.

Responsibilities: Reports to Nutrition and Social Inclusion Director. In addition to the specific tasks stated below, he/she is expected to contribute fully as the Project team member, conducting himself/herself in a proper manner at all times as a representative of the Project. The Nutrition and Social Inclusion Specialist is also responsible for safekeeping and care of all project assets assigned to him/her. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 Coordinate and ensure that Nutrition and Social Inclusion activities meet project objectives of improved nutrition and economic growth for women and youth.  Identify potential partners for nutrition and social inclusion activities.  Recommend and provide information on nutritious crops that could be potentially grown by farmer groups, institutions, orphanages and other relevant stakeholders in the zone.  Deliver practical training (cooking demonstrations, production techniques) and a transfer of knowledge to project beneficiaries (farmer groups and partners) to promote the production and consumption of nutrient rich foods.  Identify specific activities and interventions that will promote the inclusion of women and youth to program activities.  Regularly monitor and report on gender and youth participation in project activities, and identify opportunities for increased inclusion.  Deliver targeted training for women and youth entrepreneurs, and assist women and youth led agribusinesses engage with the horticulture value chain.  Assist the partnerships team to promote nutrition and social inclusion in their work with partners.  Liaise with the Technical Partnerships Director, to provide technical support to partners to help them accomplish relevant activities in their work plans.  Liaise with Director of Value Chain Services and Regional Coordinators to ensure that women and youth have improved access to economic growth opportunities under the project.  Represent the Nutrition and Social Inclusion Director in Feed the Future and other Nutrition stakeholders activities in the Zone whenever required.  Prepare and report the progress of Nutrition and Social Inclusion activities in the zone on monthly and quarterly basis.  Report successful partner and farmer group interventions in nutrition and social inclusion to the Communications Officer for the development of monthly reports and success stories.  Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Nutrition and Social Inclusion Director.

Key Qualifications & Characteristics:  University or Diploma level in Nutrition, Gender / Social Inclusion, Social Development, or related fields.  At least three years experience in social development activities in rural Tanzania.  Ability to provide training and extension to farmer groups and partner staff.  Computer knowledge.  Physically fit and capable of a demanding work schedule in the field.  Ability to work without daily direct supervision.  Honest and responsible work ethics.

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to mnmrecruit@fintrac.com. Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted. Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line. Learn more about Fintrac and our work at www.fintrac.com.