The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (GoT) have partnered to enhance the livelihoods of rural communities through the Smart Smallholder Dairy Transformation Project (C-SDTP). This initiative focuses on smallholder dairy producers with the goal of transforming the dairy value chain to improve incomes, increase food safety, and mitigate the dairy sector\u2019s environmental impact. The development objective is to enhance income and resilience for smallholder dairy producers while increasing their participation in the dairy value chain.
\nThe project targets 140,000 households, representing 700,000 people, with 40% of direct beneficiaries being women and 30% youth. It will be implemented in the following geographical areas:
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\nThe C-SDTP is managed under the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF), in alignment with the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Vice President\u2019s Office (VPO), President\u2019s Office-Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) for mainland Tanzania, and the First Vice President\u2019s Office in Zanzibar, along with representatives from the private sector and farmers\u2019 organizations.
\nThe Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries invites applications for the following positions, supported by IFAD\u2019s financial contribution:
\nNutrition Specialist \u2013 PCO Dodoma
\nThe Nutrition Specialist will provide technical leadership for the project\u2019s nutrition agenda, designing and operationalizing nutrition education and social behavior change communication (SBCC) to ensure dairy value-chain gains translate into improved diets and nutrition outcomes for target households. Responsibilities include promoting safe milk processing\/outlets, running a national SBCC campaign, and embedding nutrition education in extension and Livestock Farmer Field Schools (L-FFS), including school-based activities and links to school feeding. The specialist will report to the Project Coordinator and work closely with the PCO Social Inclusion Specialist and Knowledge Management Specialist. Recruitment will be competitive, from seconded government staff and\/or external candidates.
\nMain Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Review and assess current SBCC activities related to nutrition, key partners, activities, and scope\/timeline.
\nDevelop nutrition education and SBCC promotional campaign materials suitable for different audiences, including radio, TV, mobile, and other platforms, to encourage healthy diets.
\nDesign and conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) on nutrition education for agricultural extension staff.
\nIncorporate nutrition education in L-FFS, preparing detailed session plans and handouts.
\nLiaise with partner institutes to ensure SBCC and nutrition education materials are disseminated under the national nutrition campaign.
\nPrepare nutrition messages and information for use through SMS applications.
\nIdentify and facilitate marketing campaigns with private sector cooperatives to increase demand and consumption of high-quality dairy products.
\nOrganize a national workshop to share lessons, materials, and create national awareness across sectors\/stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Academic Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attitudes<\/p>\n
Educational Background:\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in Nutrition or related field. Advanced training in SBCC is an asset.
\nExperience:<\/p>\n
At least five (5) years of experience in designing nutrition education and SBCC materials, preferably in rural\/agricultural contexts.
\nGood understanding of behavior change communication theory and nutrition education strategies\/examples; previous similar experience is an asset.<\/p>\n
Skills and Attitudes:<\/p>\n
Strong understanding of dietary diversity, underlying causes of malnutrition, and behavior change theory.
\nProficient in developing multimedia materials.
\nWorking experience in nutrition education programs.
\nGood communication and results-oriented skills.<\/p>\n
Duration
\nThe contract duration is one (1) year, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
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