Nutrition Intern at Save the Children

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Job Identification7490
• Job CategoryBusiness Transformation
• Posting Date05/20/2024, 04:35 PM
• Apply Before06/02/2024, 02:34 PM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Locations CO - Kigali

INTRODUCTION 

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We has experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

ROLE PURPOSE

Under the guidance of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutrition Intern will be Responsible for the delivery of a high-quality, efficient nutrition service to clients and implementing the nutrition component to the holistic care including nutrition assessment and promotion of healthy eating habits by suggesting diet modifications.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least diploma in Nutrition or Public Health or equivalent (nursing/medical qualification commensurate with experience).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Previous experience in maternal, IYCF and CMAM is required. 
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments is highly desired. 
• Experience in representation and interaction with parents or caregivers. 
• Good training and facilitation skills 
• Strong networking skills 
• Report writing skills in English is required. 
• Significant experience in nutrition

Desirable 

• Prior experience in humanitarian settings is considered a significant asset 
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments is highly desired.
• Experience in representation and interaction with parents or caregivers. 

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: 
This position is on Child Safeguarding- Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY
We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work. 

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *
*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process. 

ABOUT US

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Application link: Click here to apply

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.