The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Nutrition Assistant will provide:

Essential support to the project team by assisting field nutritionists and volunteers in implementing community-based nutrition and health interventions, including Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programs. The role will work closely with Ministry of Health staff to ensure high-quality nutrition intervention delivery and to support communities across project locations.

The position involves overseeing:

The day-to-day activities of community nutrition volunteers, guiding field assistants, and ensuring that all relevant stakeholders, including locality health offices and community members, understand their responsibilities. This role also coordinates logistics for the transport and distribution of medical and nutritional supplies, engages in community mobilization efforts, supports beneficiary targeting and group selection, and facilitates community outreach activities. Additionally, the Nutrition Assistant will oversee accurate health assessments, data collection, and adherence to CMAM protocols.

Essential criteria for this role include:

A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field, with at least one year of field experience in CMAM and IYCF programs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge in the areas of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), SBCC, and nutrition promotion. Additionally, proficiency in both English and Arabic and strong organizational, communication, and technical skills are essential, as are the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage complex field activities.

Do you have what it takes?

If you are passionate about public health and community nutrition, have a solid understanding of CMAM and IYCF protocols, and possess the resilience and organizational skills to support vital nutrition programs in the field, this role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to children’s health and well-being in White Nile State.

For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Nutrition Assistant Job Description

Experience & Knowledge

• A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health and social studies. 
• Minimum of one years’ working experience in Nutrition at field level with experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
• Knowledge of MAM, TSFP, FBMAM, SBCC and Previous experience working with international development and or humanitarian NGOs, Females candidates are encouraged to apply .
• Spoken and written in English. 
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, outlook and Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, email and utilization of the internet
  Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver Plan International strategic objectives.
• Ability to work in a challenging
• Good inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic languages 
• Strong planning, organisational skills, time management and attention to details
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks, works well under pressure
• Good networking, partnership, and coordination skills
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
   

Physical Environment:

The role of Nutrition Assistant will involve a mix of community and office settings, with frequent travel to project locations in the White Nile State. This includes extensive field visits to support nutrition centers and community mobilization activities, often in rural and challenging environments. Candidates must be prepared for substantial time working directly in communities and interacting with beneficiaries, health workers, and volunteers in various settings.

High level of contact with children:

The position entails regular and direct interaction with children and young adults within nutrition programs, requiring strict adherence to child safeguarding and protection protocols.

Location: White Nile Kosti

Type of Role: Fixed term 12 months contract 

Reports to: Project Manager

Grade: C1

Closing Date: 11 November 2024

"This Position is for national Sudanese only"

“women are encouraged to apply”

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. 

To Apply please click the following link:

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=50843&company=PlanInt&st=7ABE06595960BFAB7D127F8C94223389A3B1BB7F