NUTRITION SPECIALIST

NUTRITION SPECIALIST (1 position)

Code : RJA/017/NUT/Nutrition Specialist/IX/11

Location : Jakarta

Start date : a.s.a.p

Duration of contract : 12 months

Objective 1 : Contribute to raise ACF profile in Indonesia : representation of ACF as a reference in Nutrition, through an active networking

Activities :

* Participation to nutrition meeting (cluster, forum) and trainings

* Enhance active participation in forum/events around nutrition and care practices (i.e.: week of breastfeeding).

* Advocate/share information about ACF experiences/expertise on nutrition and care practices with others actors in nutrition/Ministry of Health

* Enhance link with stakeholders (UN agencies, NGOs, Ministry of Health/department of nutrition) :

- with stakeholders as privileged partner in the implementation of CMAM and the voice of nutrition actors towards the government.

- with government at capital level for support on nutrition policy + advocacy about protocols (take in account MUAC criteria, implementation of a national protocol, implementation of CMAM…)

- with government at province level where ACF is working (Province Health Office and nutrition department)

Objective 2 : Provide technical support / supervision / counselling

Activities :

At mission level, start the CMAM process implementation

* At capital level:

* participate in country strategy design and proposals writing

* ensure interactivity with the link to stakeholders and in nutrition networks (be force of proposition)

* develop a nutrition advocacy strategy

* coordination with programmes departments (water sanitation & hygiene, food security, emergency response) for ensuring integration, and with administration, finance, logistic and HR

* At province level:

§ provide technical training and follow-up to provincial staff

§ help ensuring a good coordination in all activities related to Nutrition

* At base level to provide technical support to the deputy PM Nutrition/Care Practices

Objective 3 : Collect information/data about nutrition :

Activities :

* Enhance link with University/Research Institutes on nutrition, public health, psychology/social science to keep informed on research developments and to establish partnerships.

* Literature review (situational analysis, activity reports, press articles, essays, etc.) to closely follow the situation in the country regarding nutrition/care practices.

Diploma / Level of studies :

Masters in Public Health and/or medical doctor with a Nutritionist degree with experience and/or strong interest in care practices.

Required skills:

* Previous experience in the humanitarian field

* Thorough knowledge of public health, nutrition and psychology/social science

* Experience in IYCF (Infant Young Child Feeding)

* Good communication and networking skills (partners, authorities), analysis & reporting skills

* Fluent in English (written, spoken)

Please submit your CV and Application Letter in English with at least two references to : acfrecruitment@yahoo.fr before September 18th, 2011.

Please put the code & title on your application.

Only short list candidates will be contacted, tested and interviewed.

All ACF members are committed to respect the 6 leading principles of the organization: independence, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. ACF is an equal opportunity employer.