RTM International is a Research, Training, and Management (RTM) NGO working in the Cox’s Bazar district of Bangladesh to implement different projects supported by the Government of Bangladesh, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, and other development partners. To provide technical support and training facilitations under Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counseling service for vulnerable Rohingya communities, RTM is recruiting skilled professionals for the position.
Job Circular No.: 20240602-019
Position Name:
IYCF Counselor (Field Base).
Employment Status:
Contractual.
Job Location:
Cox’s Bazar (Ukhia or Teknaf).
Job Responsibilities:In collaboration and under the direction of Project Manager/Nutrition Specialist, the IYCF Counselor will perform:
• Develop a work plan to improve IYCF practice per national guidelines and provide technical guidance for nutrition.
• Perform appropriate assessments of IYCF needs and malpractices, analyze the data, and make clear recommendations.
• Build the capacity of CHV Supervisor and CHWs on community IYCF counseling techniques and ensure their consistent application.
• Provide appropriate counseling for pregnant and lactating women or caregivers on Breast Feeding, Complementary Feeding, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Hygiene Practices.
• Document case studies regularly and share them to the management for official documentation.
• Ensure to build the capacity of CHV Supervisor and CHWs on the community IYCF counseling techniques and ensure that the appropriate techniques are applied all the time.
• Produce a monthly report regarding IYCF activities and submit it to the Nutrition Specialist on time.
• Maintain close communication and work as per guidance of Nutrition specialist and project team.
• Know, understand, and comply with all the policies of RTM International including HR Policy, PSEA, Code of conduct and Workplace policy
• Any other task assigned by the authority.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
• Educational requirement: BSS/Paramedic/Nurse-Midwife
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience at FDMN Camp setting with emergency response.
• Female candidates are mandatory to apply for this position.
• Local/Chittagonian candidates are eligible only for this position.
• Good communication and coordination skill.
• Counseling capacity is a must-have skill.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary:
As per organization policy.
Compensation & other benefits:
As per organization policy.
Last date of submission:
09 June 2024.
Applying to:
( Submit your details in “Employment Application Form”
by click on this link or copy this link in to the browser address bar,
login by your Gmail account and submit your information. )
Read Before Apply:
The
incumbent will maintain and abide by the RTM International Code of
Conduct in discharging any duties in the refugee camps (while
interacting/treating/counseling the refugee population) and commit to
abide by the PSEA core principles and other issues.
Attention:
RTM
International has a Policy regarding Protection against Sexual
Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), a Gender Policy, and a Child Protection
Policy. The organization has a Policy of Zero Tolerance regarding this
issue. Candidates having knowledge of PSEA will be preferred. Female
candidates are encouraged to apply.
### Application Instruction ###
Interested candidates are requested to apply to
the Director (Administration), RTM International, 581, Shewrapara, Mirpur, Dhaka-1216 by submit your details in “
Employment Application Form”
by click on this link or copy this link in to the browser address bar,
login by your Gmail account and submit your information:
https://forms.gle/gUR99E46uj4VUw717 .
Upload your CV along with a
cover letter, academic and experience certificates, training and
certifications, NID and other relevant documents in one file by PDF or
Doc file (The file size must be under 10 MB). File name should be as [ Position name-your name-date ... such as "Dispenser-Rahim-cv and certificates", etc. ] on or before 09 June 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Director (Administration)
