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Action against Hunger is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization created in 1979. Its goal is to combat hunger and dangerous situations that threaten men, women and children. Currently 500 expats and more than 5,000 employees are working for Action against Hunger in more than forty-six countries working in projects concerning four areas of focus: nutrition, health, food security and water and sanitation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Under the supervision of the Project Manager and technical supervision of Nutrition and Health Program Manager, the Nutrition Field Assistant is responsible to ensure the technical implementation of the program activities, monitor the implementation, with a particular focus on supporting counsellors to provide best quality support to beneficiaries, group sessions about feeding practices, maternal health, caregiver child-interaction, childcare practices and mental health. Additionally, the Nutrition Field Assistant will ensure collaboration and communication with implementation partners, municipalities and other authorities regarding implementation and beneficiary identification.

 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

Manage Project site activities and staff

• Provide technical support in regard to IYCF, Maternal Health and care practices to promote consistent good practice
• Ensure all staff understand and implement program guidelines when assessing the mother-child pair and advice the best feeding options and follow-up as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate and consistent education and messaging to mothers and other caregivers at all programs contact points
• Facilitate the development and scheduling of outreach activities such as the mobile teams and group counselling sessions
• Develop monthly work plans for the mother-baby areas with the Counsellors and appropriate staff
• Prepare field visits plans and supervise checklists in advance of trips
• Compile monthly activity reports and assist the Project Manager with stock consumption/distribution plans for mobile teams and mother-baby areas
• Facilitate-cross sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between IYCF, MHPSS and GBV programs
• Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff as required

PROFILE

• Formal training (university degree, professional training, community training or other) in primary health care, Nurse, Midwife or Public Health or Social Worker.
• Knowledge about infant and young child feeding, child growth and nutrition during the life cycle is desirable.
• Additional knowledge and abilities about the alignment of nutrition with maternal and child health and mental health are an asset
• Demonstrate commitment to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding, complementary feeding and maternal as well as child health promotion
• Demonstratable capacity to supervise train and coach staff
• 1-2 years of experience working in health-related field
• NGO experience is an advantage.
• Romanian, Russian and English (intermediate level)
• Good command of MS Office, with compulsory expertise in Excel
• Availability to travel to project sites across Moldova

WE OFFER

• Integration in a dynamic organization of recognized professional prestige with international projection.
• Employment contract
• Duration: 6 months renewable
• Position based in Chişinău, with ability to travel within the country.
• Compensation package: according to the candidate's experience.
• 28 calendars days of vacation per year.

Interested candidates can send their CV to tatiana.nita@onenote.md.

For more details you can access the direct link Accion Contra El Hambre - Trabaja con Nosotros (acf-e.org)