Program Officer, Livelihoods PINGS

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Senegal – Kaffrine-Kedougou / Kolda

Deadline for submission: June 3, 2022

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Nutrition International is seeking applications for Program Officer, Livelihoods – PINGS Project to be based in Senegal – Kaffrine-Kedougou / Kolda.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience, 3 years experience working in area of livelihood and/or food security. 3 years experience supporting livelihood/food security projects. Experience working with Microsoft suite

About the role

In this role, you will be

Part of the Zonal Coordination Team, the Program Officer – Livelihoods will provide support in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of livelihoods interventions targeting women and adolescent girls and including agriculture, livestock, fodder production, aquaculture, food processing, and entrepreneurship.

The Program Officer – Livelihoods will work closely with the Program Officer – Nutrition to ensure that PINGS livelihood activities are included in the Decentralized Technical Services’ action plans. S/he will also work closely with the Gender Advisor to ensure livelihoods interventions are gender-responsive i.e. easily available and accessible to women and adolescent girls as well as acceptable and adaptable to their specific needs.

The Program Officer – Livelihoods will also ensure environmentally sustainable approaches are integrated into livelihoods interventions to reduce environmental impacts in the targeted communities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or other related field from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education and experience, 3 years experience working in area of livelihood and/or food security. 3 years of experience supporting livelihood/food security projects. Experience working with Microsoft suite

What we offer

A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have a current legal entitlement to work in Senegal. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.