Position is contingent upon successful award of project funding
PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health. PATH'S mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy
behaviors.
The Uganda Community Connector is a proposed USAID contract focused on improving lives in Uganda through the integration of nutrition and agriculture at the community level. Specifically, the Community Connector aims to improve agricultural practices, the nutritional status of women and children, and the livelihoods of vulnerable populations in an equitable and sustainable manner.
The Community Connector principles include using local systems and capacity; using a comprehensive approach to assessing household status; focusing on the role of gender on nutritional and livelihood , outcomes at the household and community level; enhancing existing models; and translating knowledge and learning from other similar program experiences into the Ugandan context.
We are seeking qualified, talented and experienced professionals to fill the following positions based in Kampala, Uganda.
Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition.
The Senior Technical Advisor, Nutrition will provide
technical leadership to implement and manage nutrition programs at the community and household level targeted towards most vulnerable populations S/he will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based programs in infant and young child feeding, maternal nutrition, food fortification, micronutrient supplementation, food production and consumption, and management of severe acute malnutrition.
Job requirement
Full details of the job descriptions and how to apply can be accessed at http://www.path.org/about/jobs.php
How to apply
The deadline for submitting applications is October 15, 2011. We appreciate your application but only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
PATH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply
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