Overview
KAENGESA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION SOCIETY (KAESO) is a
non-governmental organization, a public interest and not for profit
making organization fostering sound environmental and natural resources
management, Sustainable Agricultureand Food security, Nutrition and Good
Governance in Mainland Tanzania. It deploys multiple tools and
strategies to advance its vision and mission including rigorous
research, advocacy and public interest litigation on environmental and
natural resources management.
It is an organization that works closely with public interest spirited communities and organizations in ensuring that the environment and natural resources of our country are sustainably managed and protected while promoting to reduce malnutrition in Tanzania.A smooth and successful execution of the project requires hiring competent and versatile staffs to be part of the implementing team.
It is an organization that works closely with public interest spirited communities and organizations in ensuring that the environment and natural resources of our country are sustainably managed and protected while promoting to reduce malnutrition in Tanzania.A smooth and successful execution of the project requires hiring competent and versatile staffs to be part of the implementing team.
KAESO is in agreement contract with Save the Children International
(SCI) to implement LISHE ENDELEVU (Sustainable Nutrition) in Kalambo,
Nkasi and Sumbawanga district council at Rukwa regional Funded by USAID
Lishe Endelevu (Sustainable Nutrition) is a 4-year Activity that aims at
improving nutrition outcomes for women of reproductive age, children
under five, and adolescents in four regions of Tanzania.
The activity, anticipates to reach over 1.5 million women of
reproductive age, 1.1 million children under five, and 330,000
adolescents 15-19 years of age with improved nutrition services, social
and behavior change (SBC) for optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding
(IYCF) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) behaviors; promotion of
nutrition-sensitive livelihoods; and positive shifts in gender norms and
equitable household decision making.
Geographic coverage: Rukwa (Kalambo, Nkasi and Sumbawanga District council).
Target beneficiaries: Women of reproductive age especially; Pregnant, lactating women, caregivers, adolescents and children under five
Implementation period: April 2019 – June 2022
The activity aims at reducing stunting by pursuing three key results:
Result 1: Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Coordination for Improved Nutrition at the Local Government Level.
Result 2: Improving Health, Nutrition, Caregiving, and WASH Behaviors of the target beneficiaries
Result 3: Increasing Access and Availability of Diverse, Safe, and Nutritious Foods.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITIONS:
JOB TITLE: NUTRITIONIST – 3 POSITIONS
Qualification: Diploma, Degree holder or equivalent
qualification: - BSc in Human nutrition, BSc in Family & Consumer
studies, BSc in Food Sciences and Technology). At least 3 years’
experience working/implementation in
Nutrition/Agriculture/Horticulture/food processing & preservation or
other related programme/projects in Tanzania.
JOB TITLE: AGRONOMIST– 3 POSITIONS
Qualification: Degree, Diploma in Agronomy/Horticulture and at least 3 years experienced in field work related to horticultural productions. Bachelor degree should be an added advantage
Important attributes
- Willingness to accept responsibility and be held accountable;
- Organizer, collegial, honest, creative, self-motivated, highly disciplined and able to work for longer hours;
- Able to travel to remote areas for project supervision;
- Ability to write project proposal, technical report and financial report;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
KAESO will offer the opportunity to apply your energy and skills to archive the organizational goals.
If you think that you meet the described requirements please write to us and send an application letter
explaining in detail how you qualify, enclosing a detailed CV, academic transcript and certificates,
recommendation from reputable referees and contact telephone numbers.
Please forward your applications before 30th April, 2019. Send your applications through kaesongo@ymail.com
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. If you won’t be contacted by 02thMay, 2019. Consider your application unsuccessfully. All applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Kaengesa Environmental Conservation Society (KAESO)
Nyerere road, KAESO Building,
Near Moravian conference center Sumbawanga Municipal
P.O. BOX 294 Sumbawanga.
FAX +255 252800366
kaesongo@ymail.com
No phone calls
