GENDER AND NUTRITION COORDINATOR

Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) isan aciex private seclor member based organization mandated to develop and promote horticultural crops (flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and horticultural seeds) in Tanzania. TAHA's goal is to improve the growth and competitiveness of horticultural industry in the country for social and economic gains. TAHA is a strong voicing platform, representing farmers at all levels, processors, exporters and service providers in the hortIcultural industry in Tanzania. TAHA is looking for motivated and highly expenenced individuals to flit the following positions:

POSITION: GENDER AND NUTRITION COORDINATOR

DUTY STATION: ARUSHA

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working closely with TARA members (producers, processors, exporters, cooperatives and associations) on gender, health and nutrition awareness;

• Conducting assessments and mainstreaming gender, health and nutrition programs in TAHA activities;

• Representing TAHA in meetings, workshops and seminars on gender, health and nutrition;

• Supervising and coordinating the implementation of gender, health and nutrition activities including;

HIV/AIDS prevention education and awareness activities, peer educators trainings and olher heath activities as per the approved work plan;

• Supporting TAHA member companies in designing and implementing workplace health polices and comprehensive health education packages:

• Identifying and collaborating with organizations working in gender and incorporating existing educational materials into TAHA activities

• Working with partners to engage People Living with HIV!AIDS (PLWA)in the delivery of I-IIV-prevention messages

• Developing gender. health and nutrition programs for TAHA members and non-members in rural areas.

• Assisting the Programs Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in developing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and reporting structures of all gender, health and nutrition activities.

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports an submits to relevant persons

• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the CEO and Programs Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• A University Degree in Nutrition, Rome Economics or related field.

Post-Graduate degree on the relevant fields will be an added advantage

• Minimum Three years' experience in the coordination/implementation of nutrition/gender activities

• Strong written and oral communication • Practical knowledge in nutrition and gender aspects

• Knowtedge and experience in integration of nutrition and gender in development plans

• Practical experience in designing and conducting trainirlgs on nutrition and gender issues

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

• F'!'. ann:nq. crqanizaionai, multi-task and time management skills

Application Procedure Interested and suitably qualified individuals should send their itppllcations enclosing detailed Curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificate and salary history to the following:
Chief Executive Off Icer Tanzania Horticultural Association P.O. Box 16520, ARUSHA,
Email: taha.recruitment@gmail.com.
SubmissIon deadline is Friday 5th August, 2016.