DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION POLICY AND PLANNING (PRSS 14)

TANZANIA FOOD AND NUTRITION CENTRE – TFNC

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spreading nutrition activities in the country with the objectives of controlling and reducing all forms of malnutrition.

2.1 DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION POLICY AND PLANNING (PRSS 14)-RE-ADVERTISED

2.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Responsible to the managing director on matters relating to nutrition policy and plans

 General administration and supervision of staff under his/her directorate

 Co-ordinate monitoring and evaluation of the centre's programme and project

 Undertake research relating to nutrition policy and planning

 Co-ordinate the center's for plans and budget preparation

 Advocate the national nutrition policy and national plan of action on nutrition in collaboration with relevant sectors

 Co-ordinate the nutrition management information system at the centre

 Provide consultancy services in field of competence

 Perform any other duties assigned by the managing director

2.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics/Statistics. He/she should have work experience of not less than eight (8) years in planning of which the last five (5) should be in Senior Managerial Position. Training in management is an added advantage

2.1.3 REMUNERATION:

 According to Institution Salary Scale

xv. Deadline for application is 8th October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m