USAID Advancing Nutrition is proud to join the joint meeting of the Third World Breastfeeding Conference , the First World Complementary Feeding Conference, the XV Brazilian Breastfeeding Meeting, and the V Brazilian Healthy Complementary Feeding Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 11 - 15, 2019; hosted by The International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) with support from the Government of Brazil and public universities.
The USAID Advancing Nutrition Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL) position is open for recruitment by Results for Development. Applicants are encouraged to apply using the link below. This position is fully seconded to USAID Advancing Nutrition and is based in JSI's Arlington office.
The USAID Advancing Nutrition Director of Food Systems position is open for recruitment with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Applicants are encouraged to apply using the link below. This position is fully seconded to USAID Advancing Nutrition and is based in JSI's Arlington office.
The USAID Advancing Nutrition Research & Learning Advisor position is open for recruitment by Results for Development. Applicants are encouraged to apply using the link below. This position is fully seconded to USAID Advancing Nutrition and is based in JSI's Arlington office.
The USAID Advancing Nutrition Director of Nutrition & Health Systems position is open for recruitment both by Helen Keller International and Save the Children. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the organization they are most interested in using the links below. This position is fully seconded to USAID Advancing Nutrition and is based in JSI's Arlington office.
The first 1,000 days spanning roughly between conception and a child’s second birthday is a period of unique development, representing both risk and opportunity. It is during this time that a foundation is laid in a child’s brain, with 799 new neural connections established every second, making it especially vulnerable to external factors, including optimal nutrition, strong social support, and secure attachment. Enhancing the linkages between good nutrition, brain development, and nurturing care can strengthen multi-sectoral programming to improve health and development outcomes.