Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Counselor-1
Core
Deliver Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counseling and Early Childhood Development (ECD) support to mothers, fathers, and caregivers in conflict-affected communities.
Role type
Field counselor (nutrition and early childhood development)
Builds
Improved feeding practices and early stimulation for children under 24 months
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Public health / Nutrition
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
IYCF guidelines knowledge, breastfeeding counseling, group facilitation, community screening support, referral management, record keeping
Preferred skills
Master's degree, nutrition/health background, prior INGO experience, MNCH program familiarity
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one IYCF assessments and counseling for mothers and caregivers; Facilitate group sessions for mothers and fathers on feeding and ECD; Support community screening and referral of malnourished children; Maintain activity records and submit monthly reports; Coordinate with Nutrition Facilitators and Community Outreach Workers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on field worker