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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - NUTRITION PROJECT ADVISOR - ZAMBIA
Nutrition Project Advisor - Zambia    
9 Month | Start Date between Mar - May 2017    
 
Location:                             Mpika or Shiwa Ng'andu, Zambia
Start Date:                           Mar - May 2017 (flexible)
Length of Placement:         9 Months
Language Requirements:  English
English Reading:                 Level 5, Writing: Level 5, Speaking: Level 5
Language Scale:                  http://www.cusointernational.org/languageratingscale
 
Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents only
 
The Volunteer’s Role
 
This is an exciting opportunity for a health professional to contribute to a new regional nutrition project led by CARE Canada. The Southern Africa Nutrition Initiative (SANI) will improve the nutrition of women of reproductive age and reduce stunting of growth for children under five years old in Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi. The Nutrition Project Advisor will contribute to the implementation of the SANI project in Zambia.
 
As a volunteer, you will:
- Engage with community members, (especially women of reproductive age and caregivers), to further develop their knowledge
   on nutrition, child care and feeding practices.
- Support community based volunteers and health workers to implement guidelines for Growth Monitoring and Promotion
   (GMP), and Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) activities.
- Support the formation of District/Ward Nutrition Coordinating committees.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly meetings for the District/Ward nutrition committees and ensure that meetings are adding
   value to the program
 
Essential Academic Qualifications:
A degree in Health or in a related field
 
Essential Professional Background:
- At least 2 years of professional experience working in nutrition
- Strong organizational skills
- Good facilitation skills
- Experience with participatory methodology
 
About Cuso International
Cuso International is a development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of highly skilled volunteers, collaborative partnerships and compassionate donors. We envision a world where all people are able to realize their potential, develop their skills and participate fully in society. We believe in the power of people, value diversity and take responsibility for our actions and proactively demonstrate that we work with and on behalf of others. Cuso International works in developing countries across the world. We currently have programs in eighteen countries.

About Our Partner - CARE
Founded in 1945, CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
CARE works with the poorest communities in 95 countries to:
-Improve basic health and education
-Enhance rural livelihoods and food security
-Increase access to clean water and sanitation
-Expand economic opportunity
-Help vulnerable people adapt to climate change
-Provide lifesaving assistance during emergencies
CARE places special focus on working alongside women and girls living in poverty because, equipped with the proper resources, women and girls have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
 
Terms and Conditions
 
Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.
 
Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
- Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
 
Residency and Citizenship  
 
Residency
The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application. In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.

We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for assessment and training, as applicable.
 
Citizenship
Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country. It is your responsibility to research the consequences of travelling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.
By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to an assessment day, training course, international placement or other Cuso International related travel.

You must  check the implications that apply to you, but examples include:
•    Canadian permanent residents may need to make arrangements with immigration authorities before travelling. These
     arrangements allow them to travel without risk to their status in Canada. Without them, residency status may be withdrawn.
•    Citizens of other countries, including those visiting Canada on a visa, may have travel restrictions.    

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