Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Hunger Project Zambia (THP – Zambia), is a branch of the Global Hunger Project, a non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world where every woman, man and child leads a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity. Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. THP-Zambia has been operating in Zambia since 2019 and is currently implementing an Epicenter Community Led Development Project in Vubwi District of Eastern Province. The Hunger Project Zambia has secured funding to implement a Nutrition/WASH project targeting mothers of child bearing age and children below the age of five.

Duty Station – Chipata, to manage Chipangali District project area.
JOB PURPOSE: To take a leading role in the Implementation of The Hunger Project Zambia’s Health, Nutrition and Gender Programs in Zambia, and special projects as briefly outlined below:

Reporting to the National Program Director, the key responsibilities of the Health Nutrition and Gender Program Officer will be as follows;
• Take a leading role in implementation of The Hunger Project Zambia’s Health, Nutrition and Gender Programs in its operation areas within the Framework of The Hunger Project.
• Provide technical support to other Program Officers to ensure that Gender equality, Nutrition and HIV&AIDS are fully mainstreamed in all THP-Zambia’s operations
• Be Health, Nutrition, and Gender focal person for the organization
• Ensure that all specific Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender projects set targets are fully attained/achieved on time
• Represent THP-Zambia, where necessary and as may be delegated by the National Program Director, on issues/forums related to Health, HIV&AIDS, Nutrition and Gender.
• Prepare Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender program work plans and budgets
• Prepare project proposals for funding from donors in the areas of Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender and support all resource mobilization efforts within THP-Zambia
• The job holder shall be responsible to oversee operationalization of THP-Zambia’s Gender Workplace Policy
• Produce regular as well as donor activity progress reports of the Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender projects (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, end of project, or as may be required by the specific donors)
• Supervise the work of project officers on special Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender Projects as well as other members of staff below him/her in line with THP-Zambia’s organogram.
• Ensure that necessary and relevant records are kept within the set domain of THP-Zambia
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the National Program Director from time to time as the case may be.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Health, HIV & AIDS, Nutrition and Gender practices and policies
• Must possess basic advocacy and dissemination skills/competency.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a Degree in Nutrition or related field with vast knowledge on HIV and Gender issues. Those with post graduate diploma in HIV and Gender will have an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience on a senior /leadership position working in a Non-Governmental Organization.
• Experience in working with multi-sector district teams
• Must be used to working in a challenging environment and committed to provide excellent service
• Be highly motivated and organized, with strong work ethic, proactive attitude to problem solving and an inclination to work smart as part of a competent team
• Should possess excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills in English.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates, please send your CV (resumes), with names and contacts of two traceable referees and a motivation covering letter electronically to thpzambia.recruitment@thp.org  to be received not later than 5:00pm on 26th March, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Women are encouraged to apply.



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