Nutritionist at World Food Programme (WFP)

JOB PURPOSE:

• Under the overall supervision of the Head of Nutrition in Accra, the Nutritionist will be expected to perform the following duties:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the establishment of the SUN Business Network and work with the private sector to reinforce promotion of healthy diets as part of the overall nutrition strategy

• Closely work with the Supply Chain unit to identify and implement market development strategies to address bottlenecks in the nutritious food supply chain including for voucher programmes.

• Support creation of consumer-driven demand for healthy diets including fortified foods.

• Support the nutrition integration programming by ensuring effective linkages with the social protection and food systems pillars.

• Provide project management support to specific and defined nutrition projects and activities as may be required, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider...