Jobs at Iowa State University-Uganda (ISU-Uganda)

Job Title:     Community Nutrition Specialist
Employer: Iowa State University-Uganda (ISU-Uganda)
Location: Kamuli, Uganda

Duties:
Manage the Nutrition Education Centers (NECs) committed to the first 1000 days of a child’s life.
Establish and manage a supplementary School Lunch Program at rural primary schools in Kamuli District in coordination with school and local education officials.
Formulate appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks and key indicators for nutrition education programs that support qualitative and quantitative performance tracking and reporting.
Take a leading role in developing and adapting innovations in nutrition and health, which might include appropriate technology, approaches to manage moderate to severe malnutrition, WASH related technologies and enhancement of household food and nutrition security and incomes
Participate in program meetings and other staff development activities
Participate in grant writing when needed
Develop annual budgets in collaboration with CSRL Associate Director for Nutrition Education.  Follow all established procedures in regards to cash advances and accountability for all purchases.

Education:
The ideal candidate for the Community Nutrition Specialist job placement must hold a Master’s degree in:  Nutrition, community Nutrition, applied human nutrition or dietetics or a bachelor’s degree in these field with at least eight years of implementing community nutrition programs in the field

Experience
At least two years of field experience in community nutrition service delivery
The individual should have interest, expertise, and practical experience in community nutrition
Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer skills.

Compensation: A competitive package of salary and health benefits will be offered to the successful applicant.  Salary will be based on the salary history of the successful candidate.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in joining ISU-UP should email their application letters with updated resume/CV (maximum 3 pages) to bjelland@iastate.edu and masinde@iastate.edu with copies to gnadiope@iastate.edu with REF: CNS in the subject line.

Deadline: 7th July 2017