Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 06 Sep 2015
Nutrition Programme Coordinator, Juba (South Sudan)
£24,750 gross per annum plus £3000 hardship allowance per annum
12 months contract (with possible extension)
Based in Juba, South Sudan
HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations - the only one of its kind in the world. HelpAge began its current emergency programme in South Sudan in response to the conflict that started in December 2013. Work began in June 2014 to establish an office in Juba, identify the needs of older people in the three Protection of Civilians Centres and address these needs through the distribution of NFIs, construction of older people’s centres and advocating with NGOs to factor in planning that improves access to services for older people and training of various clusters.
HelpAge is now looking recruit a Nutrition Programme Coordinator in South Sudan to address the needs of older people in outlying areas including Akobo east (Jonglei state), Fashoda and Manyo (Upper Nile) and North Tong (Warrap). The Nutrition Programme Coordinator’s main responsibility will be to coordinate and lead the implementation of HelpAge’s nutrition programme in South Sudan. This will be through designing interventions, overseeing programme implementation, managing and supporting teams on the ground, conducting training and capacity building of staff including nutrition assessment, and effectively engaging with relevant NGOs, UN and other agencies and clusters.
As the ideal candidate you will hold a Degree or Master’s degree in Nutrition or related subjects or experience in the specialised field. You will also have substantial experience in community-based nutrition programming and Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM). Experience of directing and implementing Nutrition programs in emergency contexts is also essential for this role. You will also have the ability to analyse and evaluate nutrition information as well as think and plan strategically. Experience of working experience in South Sudan is highly desirable.
Closing date: 6 September 2015
Start date: ASAP
Due to the urgency of this role, we will be shortlisting candidates as and when they come in so we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.
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