Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) was established in 1967 through an Act of Parliament. The Institution is now guided by the Food and Nutrition Act of Parliament, No.3 of 2020, which gives NFNC a wider mandate to provide leadership on food and nutrition in the country.
In line with its mandate, the Institution now invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill up the following positions:

JOB PURPOSE:
To manage the development and implementation of food and nutrition sensitisation programmes in order to promote appropriate nutrition behaviours and practices.

KEY RESULT AREA
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)
Communication strategy
Manages the development and implementation of the communication strategy effectively in order to ensure the effective flow of information to different target groups
Sensitisation
Manages effectively the development and implementation of food and nutrition sensitisation programmes in order to promote productive and healthy lifestyles
IEC materials
Manages effectively the preparation of Information, Education and Communication materials in order to ensure the dissemination of food and nutrition information to the general public
Behavioural Change programmes
Coordinates effectively the development, implementation and review of behavioural change initiatives in order to promote appropriate nutrition behaviours and practices.
Multisectoral response programmes
Coordinates effectively the development and implementation of multisectoral food and nutrition advocacy and promotion initiatives in order to facilitate harmonised implementation among stakeholders
Public Relations
Supervises effectively the performance of public relations functions in order to promote a positive image of the Institution
Management of resources
Manages human and financial resources and other resources effectively in order to ensure the efficient operations of the Unit.
Performance Management
Supervises effectively the implementation of performance management systems in order to improve individual and section performance and productivity

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Minimum of a degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
• Minimum Eight (8) years of relevant work experience, of which two (2) must be at management level
• Valid member of a relevant professional body
• Computer literate

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Able to write analytical and technical reports
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Able to work with people of different cultures

If you meet the job requirements, address your cover letter to:

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NATIONAL FOOD AND NUTRITION COMMISSION
PLOT 5112, LUMUMBA ROAD
P.O BOX 32669
LUSAKA

NOTE: Submit your application documents as one PDF document, with your name as document title.
Strictly no hard copies
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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