NUTRITIONIST – 1 POST.

KINNAPA Development Programme is a Community Based non-profit making organization.  It was set up in the early 1990s by six villages to deal with land encroachment issues facing pastoralists and peasants in the district of Kiteto.  It was officially registered on 31st January 1992. The Head Office is located in Partimbo village, 1km from Kibaya Town which is the Headquarters of Kiteto district. We currently engage in poverty eradication through implementing community development projects, public accountability and gender participation. Our operational area is Tanzania Mainland but the priority area is Kiteto and Simanjiro districts.

Currently, KINNAPA implements Nutrition projects in both districts with the objective to reduce Maternal Anaemia and Childhood Stunting.

In view of the above, Nutrition Professionals are required in order to help implement the projects and enable the organization and partners meet the desired objectives. Therefore, the organization invites suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the vacancy stated hereunder;

2. Job title: NUTRITIONIST – 1 POST.
Reporting to: KINNAPA Programme Officer,

3. Key responsibilities
- Carry out field and office works as per project work plan and budget.
- Prepare quality and timely periodic reports as per project document.
- Carry out any other duties assigned by his/her superiors,
4. Desirable Qualifications
- Should be a Degree Holders in Human Nutrition and Home Economics from recognized institutions.
5. Experience, skills and ability
- Should be experienced in community development projects related to Nutrition issues,
- Should be a computer literate, (knowledge of computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and Power Point is essential)
- Excellent in communication skills, English and Kiswahili, including report writing,
- Should be able to work with minimum supervision,
6. Application procedure:
If you feel that you are the ideal candidates we are looking for, please submit your application letter accompanied by copies of necessary and relevant credentials, detailed curriculum vitae (with personal contacts) and at least 2 contact(s) of reputable referees to:

The Board Secretary,
KINNAPA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME,
P.O BOX 83,
KIBAYA – KITETO.
Or by email:
Kinnapa-dp@habari.co.tz/kinnapa.dp@gmail.com

Closing date and time to submit your application: 1400HRS on 12th January 2015.