Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 14 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Supporting organizational development to District Nutrition Coordinating Committees (DNCCs)
• Supporting the exchange between DNCCs and the Provincial Nutrition Coordinating Committee (PNCC) as well as the National Food and Nutrition Committee (NFNC) to enable exploring, Learning, and documenting of good/best practices.
• Supporting the establishment and operationalization of Ward Nutrition Coordinating Committees (WNCCs) and Zonal Nutrition Coordinating Committees (ZNCC) in Kawambwa, Mwansabombwe and Mwense to enable the committees to fulfill their roles and responsibility-ties as outlined in the MCDP II.
• Prepare and plan all processes and logistics related to execution of events such as workshops, meetings, road shows, child health week, agricultural shows, Learning events etc.
• Supporting DNCCs in generating annual multisectoral work plans and quarterly reports.
• Supporting DNCCs in monitoring, coordination, and advocating for nutrition in line with the National Food and Nutrition Commission’s (NFNC) 1st 1000 Most Critical Days Programme phase II (MCDP II).
• Supporting the capacity building of DNCCs in budgeting processes and managing the acquisition of external funds.
• Providing Support to the M&E Advisor on all reporting aspects relating to nutrition governance.
• Maintaining good relations between the relevant stakeholders such as sector Ministries, District and Provincial Administration.
• Support the involvement of traditional leadership into project activities.
• Participate in sustainability taskforce activities.
• Providing support in the preparation and coordination of missions and studies
• Upon request by the project team, taking lead on selected thematic topics related to nutrition and food systems or other cross-cutting topics.

Other duties/additional tasks:
• Support preparation of any other events
• Support administrative processes, e.g., procurement.
• Shall assist and carry out other programme activities and tasks at the request of the program management.
• Support the creation of a database of images/videos of major project activities.

Required qualifications.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Development studies or Nutrition related degree

Professional experience
• At least 2 year’s professional experience (e.g., internships, volunteering) in the field of nutrition governance and rural development
• Good knowledge about food security and nutrition strategies, including MCDP II and SUN is an added advantage.
• Firsthand practical work experience with DNCCs or multisectoral nutrition projects is an advantage.
• Experience in the organization of events and good networking skills is an added advantage.

Other knowledge and additional competences:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Fluent written and excellent knowledge of English and Bemba
• Ability to work independently, effectively and target oriented.
• High level of analytical skills
• Willingness to learn skills as required by the tasks to be performed in agreement with management.
• Experience and willingness in riding a motorbike.
• Possession of a valid motor bike riding license obtained 2 years prior.

The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application deadline: 7th January 2024
Please understand that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system . Applications should meet the following criteria:
• Cover letter quoting the reference: REF: GIZ_FANSER_JNGA must be uploaded using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position.
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.

• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation, and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued – regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, or age.
• GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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