About the organization

The Hunger Project Zambia is part of The Hunger Project Global and has been operating in Zambia since 2019. We are committed to eradicating poverty and hunger through sustainable strategies, including mindset change. Currently, THP-Zambia is implementing the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition project in Chipangali District, Eastern Province. This initiative aims to address nutritional deficiencies by providing access to high-value multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS). The project encompasses four key aspects: Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation, Essential Nutrition Actions, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Education (WASHE), and Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture.

Our mobilization strategy involves mother support groups led by community health volunteers. We ensure the sustainability and quality of our capacity-building activities by collaborating with various government ministries.

Job Profile: The primary responsibility of the program assistant is to provide technical support and supervision to Animators in the implementation of the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition. The program assistant will be field based supporting and conducting training and rolling out of project activities and provide oversight in the supervision and monitoring of activities,

Position: Project Assistant

Duty Station: Chipangali District

Duration: 5 months, subject to renewal based on performance and funding
Reporting Line: The job holder will report to the Nutritionist, The Hunger Project Zambia

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support and supervision to Animators in the implementation of the Global Alliance for Sustainable Nutrition Project.
Support and monitor project activities in the field.
Coordinate with program partners, staff, and other stakeholders regarding upcoming activities and needs at community and district levels.
Oversee the performance and professional development of the Animators within the project.
Review lesson plans with Animators monthly to ensure comprehension and effectiveness.
Collect, review, and ensure completeness and accuracy of monthly reports from Animators.
Prepare monthly reports based on the information provided by the Animators.
Maintain program quality standards among Animators.
Maintain an accessible filing system for animator reports.
Liaise with other sector technical specialists to ensure timely and professional resolution of logistical issues required for project implementation.
Participate in all ward and district coordination meetings.
Conduct supervisory visits to Animators and their mother support groups.

Requirements:

Diploma in Food and Nutrition
Minimum of 2 years professional experience in health, hygiene, and nutrition activities
Training in health or nutrition with experience in community development is preferred
Previous experience in health behaviour change for improved household nutrition is desired
Experience working with health facilities
Knowledgeable about essential nutrition actions, growth monitoring and promotion, and behaviour change methodologies
Strong analytical and facilitation skills
Ability to transfer knowledge through trainings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with communities’ while being sensitive to gender and local norms
Clean record on child protection and gender-related issues
Must be able to ride a motorbike
Willingness to be based in the field and travel to visit Animators and their mother support groups