Fintrac Jobs Tanzania Nafasi za Kazi Iringa, Morogoro, Mbeya & Zanzibar (4 Jobs)

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.Email: mnmrecruit@fintrac.com

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter . 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.