Job offer: Nutrition Advocate

JOB DESCRIPTION – NUTRITION ADVOCATE

We are looking to hire a NUTRITION
ADVOCATE on a temporal basis (November 2024 to March
2025) to actively promote improved nutrition practices, create awareness of our client’s productKOKO Plus and persuade female entrepreneurs who are beneficiaries of ASA Savings and Loans to
buy and sell KOKO Plus to mothers.

Koko Plus Product & Project Brief: To work with our company, on Koko Plus Project for its ClientKOKO PLUS Foundation. KOKO Plus is a startup food supplement product for infants from 6 monthsto 24 months rich in vitamins and minerals to enrich baby’s food. The product seeks to reducestunting and anemia among infants aged 6-24months.Your functional line of reporting will be directly to the Health Service Coordinator who will oversee
the coordination of your work and conduct on the job.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITYProject implementation- Liaise with ASA officials and get approval to arrange andorientation for ASA’s female sales entrepreneurs to start selling the KKP product.Monitoring- Maintain effective monitoring of sales entrepreneurs to ensureadequate stock and product distribution.Communication with ASA Sales entrepreneurs- Maintain continuous engagement(Via face to face communication, Phone calls and SMS) with the sales entrepreneurstoeducate on product benefits and persuade them to buy and sell the KOKO Plus
product to Mothers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES REQUIRED Must reside in Accra, Excellent people’s skills, Networking & Relation building skills A professional with appropriate presentation skills. Open & friendly personality Negotiation skills & Marketing Skills Multi –lingual in at least 2 local dialects including Twi Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
 Requires Monitoring & Evaluation Skills

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESCommunication and Awareness: Raise awareness among the ASA female’s entrepreneur communities about theimportance of complementary feeding for children aged 6–24 months. Explain the nutritional benefits of KOKO Plus (e.g., its ability to supplement localdiets and provide essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals).ASA Female Entrepreneur Mobilizer: Work directly with the female entrepreneurs who are beneficiaries of ASA to buyand sell KOKO Plus to mothers. Engage with ASA’s female entrepreneurs through workshops and outreachprograms such as food demonstrations to create demand for the product.Policy Influencer: Advocate for the inclusion of KOKO Plus in every female entrepreneur’s sales. Collaborate with policymakers to integrate the supplement into national strategiesfor child nutrition.Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a bridge between the producers of KOKO Plus and ASA’s femaleentrepreneurs, ensuring alignment of goals and consistent messaging.Supporter of Behavior Change: Address misconceptions or resistance to using supplements by sharing KOKO Plussuccess stories, scientific evidence, and practical demonstrations. Promote a holistic approach to child nutrition, combining KOKO Plus with educationon balanced diets and hygiene practices.Monitoring and Evaluation: Collect feedback from caregivers and communities on the acceptability, usability,and impact of KOKO Plus. Assess the effectiveness of awareness campaigns and identify areas forimprovement.Others: Submit report of activities to supervisor per agreed timelines-; as well asgather and report consumer intelligence to Supervisor. Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Working Experience: 3 - 5 Years

Education: First Degree