Nutritionist SC P

Overview

The Nutrition Officer will provide technical support to the Project Social Inclusion and Nutrition Officer and implement activities under the nutrition sub-component of the BRECSA Project in Bhutan.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the development and implementation of quantitative baseline, mid-term, and endline survey methodologies and questionnaires.
• Develop methodologies and protocols for qualitative formative research.
• Implement qualitative formative research and lead or support data analysis.
• Lead and support implementation of activities under the Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Action Plan.
• Design and implement a nutrition-sensitive agriculture SBC training package.
• Lead the Training of Trainers (ToT) for district nutritionists/dietitians, extension workers, and Sanam Jabjorpas.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a monitoring plan for SBC package roll-out.
• Build the capacity of MoH district nutritionists and relevant government staff on nutrition-sensitive agriculture and SBC approaches.
• Support the development of a nutrition garden model.
• Provide ongoing technical support to district-level nutrition-sensitive agriculture activities.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional experience for master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience for bachelor’s degree in implementing or supervising nutrition interventions, especially those involving nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
• Experience planning and implementing SBC programs in nutrition or public health including advocacy and interpersonal communication.
• Experience in designing and conducting research and monitoring and evaluation related to nutrition, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and rural development programs.
• Experience developing and implementing a training package for extension agents working with farmers.
• Exposure to the nutrition and / or health environment in Bhutan would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, or public health preferred.
• Bachelor’s in other related social sciences will be considered.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English (Level C) and Dzongkha

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Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

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