Health and Nutrition Advisor

Job description

To provide technical support to the design, implementation and monitoring of health and nutrition activities for the new DFID- funded cash transfers programme, the CDGP, with a particular focus on behavior change communications for improved nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices among mothers. At least a B.A degree in programme management, health and nutrition, or related social science. Strong programme management background. Experience in community based nutrition programmes (CMAM and /or IYCF). Technical expertise and experience in behavior change communications programming and community mobilization. Significant experience in planning, managing and delivering a programme, including costing, managing and monitoring budgets. Save the children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.