Save the Children Nutrition Coordinator Job in Wajir Kenya

Team / Programme: Area Office Health & Nutrition    Grade: TBC  (Competitive Package)Child Safeguarding: Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose: Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Manager, the incumbent will coordinate the overall implementation of the nutrition capacity building project in Wajir South ensuring all components of the programme are functioning properly, providing quality care to all the patients/beneficiaries through respecting protocols and principles of good practice.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Programme Manager

Dimensions: Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. 

Current programming focuses on Child Protection, Child rights governance, Education, Health, HIV/AIDS, Livelihoods, Nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir. Currently we have a staff complement of approximately 370 and expenditure of approximately US$ 30 million in 2012.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Nutrition Officer, Community Mobilizer

Key Areas of Accountability:

1. To ensure the nutrition program is implemented according to the approved donor agreements.

Overall responsible for the day-to-day coordination of project activities and staff (Nutrition Officer and Mobilizers) management. Spearhead the capacity building activities; In liaison with health and nutrition program manager identify MoH personnel, partner NNGOs or INGOs for collaboration of nutrition activities and/or technical training for management of acute malnutrition according to the national protocol.Organize and carry out nutrition trainings for MOH staff, community health workers and volunteer groups on management of acute malnutrition both moderate and severe.Follow up and provide ongoing technical support (on job training) to the activities of the trained MOH team at the health facility. The volunteers to be trained are health facility management and village health committees (FHM/VHC)To participate the evaluation of these activities, and to propose recommendations to develop future capacity building strategies for SC.Coordinate closely with the District Health Management Team for the start and quality implementation of IMAM in the district through the existing health facilities and the nomadic clinic. Provide technical guidance to support MoH and SC staff in implementation of OTP/SFP at the health facilities. Ensure all staff understand and implement programme protocols in line with the donor approved agreementEnsure the trained health workers are carrying out appropriate and consistent health and nutrition education messaging to mothers and other carers at health facilities where OTP/SFP are implemented. Coordinate quality quarterly and one national supervision jointly with the MOH district health team and collaborating partners (UN WFP, UNOP and COCOP) Ensure the district nutritionist provides satisfactory monthly stock consumption reports, supplies request and the distribution plan for the following.  Conduct evaluation and appraisal of staff Provide the district’s systematic treatment/ essential drugs and the immunization reports on monthly basis.Initiate and participate in health and nutrition monthly coordination meetings in the district and link where necessary other stakeholders (UN WFP, UNOP and ALRMP)Liaise with other implementing partners and local authorities to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities Regularly undertake liaison and advocacy with Government partners and officials in your district on project activities and related nutrition issues.  Facilitate visits to field sites for donor representatives and other external visitors as required.  Be able to clearly explain project activities and objectives, related policy issues and the project’s contribution to wider SC goals and objectivesLead and motivate the Nutrition team (Nutrition Officer and Mobilizers) to ensure effective project implementation and conduct monthly team meetings. Participate in the development of detail implementation plan for the project that provides the overall framework for activities implementation. Participate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for all component of the project.Write reports to document the process of implementation, lessons learnt and good practice and ensure information is widely disseminatedCollation and analysis of other existing surveillance data Participate in the design and execution of nutrition surveys according to national guidelines Prepare monthly activity progress reports as well as quarterly donor reports. Participate in nutritional assessment planning, implementation, analysis, interpretation and reporting as required.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)
 Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyQualifications and Experience

Person Specification

Essential

University Degree in Health/Public Health/Nutrition/Agriculture or equivalent At least three (3) years experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CTC), including monitoring and evaluation Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systemsProven capacity to supervise, train and coach staffWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsPrepared to live and work in an uncertain security environmentAbility and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the fieldCommitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles Experience and ability to represent SC nutrition work in external meetingsDemonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skillsComputer literate Fluency in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languagesQualified Nutritionist with primary health care/community health care experienceThe Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with representatives from UN-WFP, UNOP, COCOP and CARE

Internal

On a day to day basis, the Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with the Programme Manager, project team and field support team (Finance, logistician and HR/Admin) and volunteers

How to Apply

The application process is now open and will close on 16th July 2013 at 5.00 p.m. 

To apply for this position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position title on the subject line.

International Rescue Committee Supply Chain Assistant, Medical Officer, Logistics Intern, Nutrition Officer and Ophthalmologist Jobs in Kenya

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya serves vulnerable populations in the Turkana and Garissa regions as well as in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The IRC implements programs in the areas of comprehensive primary health care, nutrition, protection, peace building, water and sanitation and hygiene (WASH), HIV/AIDS prevention, response to gender based violence, disaster risk reduction (DRR), livelihoods and governance.  Applications are invited for the following positions: 
1. Supply Chain Assistant- Warehouse Roving – Kakuma
4. Nutrition Officer – Hagadera
5. Senior Clinical Officer Ophthalmologist – Kakuma
Please apply on or before 19th July 2013
IRC leading the way from harm to home
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Save the Children Terms of Reference for Documentation of Best Practices in Health and Nutrition Programme

Terms of Reference for Documentation of Best Practices in Health and Nutrition Programme

Background Information

Save the Children is the world's largest independent organization for children, making a difference to children's lives in over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide. Save the Children listens to children, involves children and ensures their views are taken into account.Save the Children secures and protects children's rights - to food, shelter, healthcare, education and freedom from violence, abuse and exploitation.
Our vision is a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation.
Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children has been operational in Kenya for more than 20 years, working on four core thematic areas: right to Health, right to Freedom from Hunger, right to Education and right to Protection. The rights-based approach of our interventions is founded on four interlocking pillars: direct programming, political and policy change, popular mobilization and fundraising. We provide support through both longer term development work and humanitarian relief in emergencies
Save the Children has a strong track record of supporting health systems strengthening through direct interventions, policy analysis and advocacy especially on key building blocks of high-quality health systems namely financing, governance and human resources.As a child rights organization, we are committed to ascertain and follow the priorities of the communities we work with and to increase child and community participation in governance, policy-making and delivery of health services.
 Save the Children received co-funding from both ECHO and DFID to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) in Wajir and Mandera Counties starting from 1st July 2012 to 31st December 2013. The support to the MOH is provided in accordance with the new implementation strategy that shifts the responsibility of implementation of HINI programme activities to the Ministry of Health, with technical, logistical and financial support provided by Save the Children. The High Impact Interventions (HINI) are being implemented at both health facilities and hard-to-reach areas.Save the Children is currently supporting the MOH to implement High Impact Interventions, as adoption of the new strategy of indirect nutrition programme implementation. This process needs to be documented systematically so as to capture key challenges; best practices and lessons learnt which would then be shared with the MOH, Donors and other stakeholders for further scale up to other counties. Ultimately such lessons learnt, best practices and discussions should feed into the review of relevant national nutrition policies and guidelines.To document in both narrative and film selected aspects of the current Save the Children nutrition programme in Wajir and Mandera Counties. The review of this documentation by Save the Children will help in the determination of best practices and lessons learnt.The scope of this consultancy includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Develop tentative consultancy work-plan
b) Narrative and film documentation of the health and  nutrition programmes, focusing on the following areas:
 1) Provision of technical support by Save the Children to MoH key nutrition and health  staffs Advantages of the current implementation strategy over the previous direct implementation.What is the sustainability of the HINI activities in the districts?2) The provision of logistical support to Ministry of Health to deliver High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) in hard-to-reach areas.What are the types and quantity of logistical support provided to the Ministry of Health?What logistical support is usually provided to MOH? How are the monthly vehicle movement plans drawn or prepared and by whom? How the supplies (i.e. RUTF) are distributed from the district Hospitals to the rural facilities and who does the D-plan.?Is the logistical support provided adequate? 3) The participation of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions in hard-to-reach areas. What roles do CHWs perform in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions and other health interventions?What is their level of motivation?What are the challenges they face?What are their recommendations?Perception of CHWs on the partnership with SC and MOH 4) The recruitment and secondment of health workers to support the Ministry of Health in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI)How was the recruitment conducted?What are the mechanisms for remuneration of seconded personnel?What are the Ministry’s future plans for the seconded staffs?What are the roles and responsibilities of the county government to support the deployment of personnel to the facilities to complement partner’s efforts?What advocacy role has SCI participated in at district and county level to ensure adequate staff to support health and nutrition programs in the region?5) Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition at hard-to-reach areasDocument the screening and admission processes. Document the pre-mixing of CSB and cooking oil.Document the provision of IMAM rations at hard-to-reach areas.Document emerging issues regarding the stabilization centersDocument success stories of children admitted in the IMAM program6) High Impact Nutrition Interventions at Health FacilitiesDocument the package (range of services) and integration of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) at health facilities.Document the challenges/lessons learnt by the in-charges who also deliver services in their catchment outreach sites.Document the linkages in the integration of  health and nutrition services in relation to implementation 7) Mother to mother support groups/care support groupsHow were the MTMSGs formed?Which functions do they perform to promote the uptake of the recommended maternal, infant and young child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices?What are the motivational factors?What have been some of the achievement of MTMSG in the promotion of MIYCN practices as well as hygiene promotion at the community? What impact has the training had in regard to uptake of services and behavior change?What has been the role of men in the promotion of MIYCN practices through the care support groups? What impact has it had?What are the challenges they face? How are these being addressed?What are the sustainability practices? (E.g. are there any successful income-generating activities initiated by the mothers and kitchen gardens etc.)What is the role of the community in regard to supporting the MTMSG to provide services?Document a case study on severely malnourished child with medical complications.Document a case study on a malnourished pregnant or lactating motherDocument case study on successful Mother to Mother support Group.Document case studies on the trends and linkages of the program from mobilization, assessments, referral to facilities, interventions, discharges and referral back to community as well as linkages to sustainable strategies ( Nutrition Care Process holistic approach)9. GoK roles and responsibilities including the role of MOH, other line ministries including water and irrigation, Agriculture and the devolved county government. What has been the Ministry of Health’s contribution/ role in the nutrition programme? What has been the role of the District and County in Advocacy to support health and nutrition interventions?( these includes HRH)The role of DHMT in systems strengthening, advocacy and resource mobilization to complement the role of partners in the region? What are the overall challenges and what impact have they felt from the Save the Children’s supported programs?The consultant shall be responsible for:Concise Narrative Report (not more than 50 pages double-spaced, Times New Roman font size 12) on best practices and lessons learnt in the nutrition programme.Film documentary on key areas in the nutrition programme (submitted in 3 or more quality CDs)Support to be provided by Save the Children Save the Children will provide the following support towards the successful execution of consultancy:Provide logistics to the consultant for field activities.Make arrangements with beneficiaries, community members and partners.Provide translators (if need be)Consultant’s daily rate Avail documents/information relevant to the project context that the consultant might require. Information might also be obtained from programme staff; MOH staff; mother-to-mother support groups; CHWs and beneficiaries through interviews.This consultancy will be conducted in July 2013 and is expected to last between 8 to 12 days.
The exercise will be coordinated from Save the Children field offices in Wajir and Mandera Counties. Save the Children will facilitate the consultant’s travel from Nairobi to the field office and field sites.  Save the Children will as well provide administrative, logistics, accommodation, meals and security-related support to ensure smooth implementation of the consultancy. The consultant will be required to abide by the organization’s security procedures as well as other applicable rules and regulations, including the code of conduct.Technical guidance and supervision for the consultant will be provided by the Health and Nutrition Programme Managers and Area Programme Managers.Knowledge and understanding of community nutrition programmes.Demonstrated experience in conducting similar work (film documentation of best practices) for international non-governmental organizationsKnowledge of and experience in arid, semi-arid and pastoralist environments.All interested consultants/firms are requested to write an expression of interest by: Explaining their competences to meet the requirements of the assignment.Provide a detailed professional budget in Kenya Shillings (indicate daily professional rates) Provide tentative work-plan and duration of the assignment and when ready to undertake the assignment. Kindly note that the work-plan might be subject to revision once the consultant has been selected.Provide evidence of similar work undertaken in the recent past (not more than 5 years)Please send your application by email to: Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org.
Please indicate ‘DOCUMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES’ as the subject heading.
Application deadline: 26th June 2013, 5.00pm
Any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Nutrition Advocacy Officer

The Kenya AIDS NGOs Consortium (KANCO) is a national membership network of NGOs, CBOs, and FBOs, Private Sector actors and Research and Learning Institutions involved in or that have interest in HIV & AIDS and TB activities in Kenya. Its membership is open to all registered NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, PLHIV support organizations, Learning Institutions, public and private sector organizations in Kenya.

The organization also provides for associate membership that includes individuals and International Non-Governmental Organization partners. Currently, KANCO has a membership of over 1000 organizations and numerous individuals that are networking, collaborating and are bound together by a common vision of a healthy Kenyan people with secure and sustainable access to HIV, TB and other public health care services. KANCO’s overall goal is to provide leadership among civil society organizations contribution towards realization of universal access targets in Kenya. Its main focus is on three main strategic areas that include (a) Community Systems Strengthening (b) Improving policy for HIV/AIDS and TB (c) Institutional Systems Strengthening.

KANCO is seeking to employ a suitable person for the Nutrition Advocacy Officer Position Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage KANCO’s advocacy on nutrition through identifying nutrition advocacy opportunities locally and globally
2. Identify nutrition related policy gaps and take lead in policy advocacy both at the local and global levels
3. Take lead in resource mobilisation initiatives for advocacy from both local and global sources.
4. Increase the profile of nutrition among relevant stakeholders who include, CSOs, Government and media.
5. Manage the nutrition portfolio with the particular emphasis on creating and sustaining linkages between CSOs, Ministry of health and donors
6. Maintain and expand KANCO’s national and global role in Nutrition
7. Provide overall management of the nutrition project and represent the organization in all technical working groups, meeting and nutrition foras
8. Linking with the Actionwide partners on nutrition advocacy
9. Collate and record data for monitoring and evaluation on nutrition and ensure timely reporting  of nutrition project
10. Build and strengthen media capacity in nutrition reporting and coverage
11. Be the overall responsible person for development of the nutrition advocacy work plan, its  implementation and programmatic reporting12. Prepare and update of training material, guidelines, information-communication-education (IEC) material, and implementation tools
13. Managing completion of project deliverables.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
? University degree in Nutrition
? Post graduate studies in Public Health, Nutrition or a related technical field
? Experience in nutrition and familiarity with latest developments in nutrition.
? Experience in training, capacity building and community participation mechanisms
? Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
? Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues
? General knowledge of global health and nutrition issues, and the current trends, methods and approaches required. Policies and strategy to address national and global health and nutrition issues.
? Relevant experience in nutrition and advocacy at the national level is desired
? High sense of integrity and Results oriented.
? Ability to communicate with tact.
? Ability to work independently and accurately.
? Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English
? Knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
? Registered with Kenya Nutrition and Dietician Institute will be an added advantage
? Minimum 5years’ experience with at least 2 years of progressively responsible professional work experience nutrition project administration.
? Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications

How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their application letters with a detailed CV and expected
monthly remuneration indicating the position on the subject line to reach the address below on or before 24th June 2013. Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Applications to be sent to the Human Resource Office ONLY via email: jobs@kanco.org. Please do not
attach certificates and testimonials at this point.

FSNAU Nutrition Intern Job Vacancy

Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU)

Background
The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU)  consists of two major components.  

i) The Food Security component which provides up to date quality food security information and  ii) The Nutrition component which focuses on the generation of good quality timely and appropriate nutrition information.  In addition the unit conducts applied research to explore and report on the underlying causes to malnutrition and food insecurity in Somalia. Both food security and nutrition information are analysed in the relevant context and provided to decision-makers within the humanitarian community in Somalia for use in the design of both short and longer term food security, nutrition and livelihood related interventions.  FSNAU places strong emphasis on partnerships with local authorities and international and local humanitarian organisations for the specific development of capacity in Somalia and the region.  This includes the provision of capacity building in Nutrition Assessment in Emergencies to Masters Level Nutrition Students in the region. As a component of this capacity building FSNAU recognises the importance of practical hands on experience by Nutrition students in humanitarian agencies therefore FSNAU is providing an opportunity for one student at Graduate level in Nutrition for an internship at the unit in Nairobi.

This internship will be for a period of three months from (July 2013 to September 2013), with the primary aim to use this period to impart technical knowledge on nutrition surveillance through on the job training.  

The intern will report directly to the FSNAU Nutrition Team Manager, and work in close consultation with the Nutrition Analysts. The intern will focus on the following tasks:
 Assist in cleaning and entry of nutrition survey/assessments data, under the supervision of the relevant Nutrition Analysts and in close collaboration with the Data Entry Clerks.Participate in the Gu 2013 seasonal analysis and dissemination workshops and meetings.Attend Somalia Nutrition cluster meetings and other relevant cluster meetings in Nairobi.Under the supervision of the Nutrition analyst who is the focal point on Capacity building, assist in the planning and preparation of nutrition surveys and assessments at Nairobi level.In detail read the nutrition technical reports, updates and other relevant documents published from Gu season last year to date and ensure consistency in reporting of rates, confidence intervals, tables and information in text.In close collaboration with Nutrition analysts assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.Working closely with the Nutrition Data Analyst and Nutrition analysts, to ensure that data collected through the Health Information System, is received as required and updated; also assist in running basic analysis of this information.Assist in on-going FSNAU nutrition related research initiatives, particularly in the form of literature searches, processing/compiling data, data analysis, technical writing and report editing.Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings and trainings.Perform other tasks as assignedCandidates MUST be post graduate students pursuing a Master’s degree in NUTRITION in Kenya or SomaliaMust be postgraduate student at a local public universityShould be computer literatePrevious work experience not mandatoryStrong critical thinking and writing abilityStrong English writing and editing skillsHigh degree of self-motivation and initiativeWillingness to learn and apply new analytical approachesStrong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in EPI Info, ENA or EPI6 an added advantageSensitivity to the social and cultural environment of SomaliaBy the end of the internship, the student should have gained considerable technical knowledge and understanding on nutrition surveillance and situational analysis. All assignments given during the internship period should be completed as required.The intern is expected to submit a detailed report on their experiences and activities covered during the period.This position does not have a salary; however the intern will be paid a small stipend to cater for transport costs.

How to Apply:

Candidates are requested to submit a motivation covering letter (one page) clearly outlining their suitability and stating clearly why they feel they should be considered for the position along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae.The application should be sent to tom.oguta@fao.org   The subject line of the e-mail message should read Nutrition Intern –FSNAU/07/13.

Applications must be received by 14th June 2013. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

SCI Nutrition Officer Job in Mandera, Kenya

Team/Programme: Programme Operations 
Grade:  TBC  (Competitive Package)
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

Role Purpose:

S/He is responsible for implementing better nutrition among communities through nutrition education, surveillance and strengthening capacity of MoH in the management of acute malnutrition.

Scope Of Role:

Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator

Dimensions:

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since 1984, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners.

Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. Save the Children has an operational presence in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Eldoret, Habaswein, Mandera, Meru and Wajir.

Currently, we have a staff complement of approximately 370 staff and expenditure of approximately US$30 million this year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Key Areas Of Accountability

Participate in the development of training curriculum and tools and facilitate/co-facilitate all nutrition education trainingsProvide technical, logistical and any other support for the trainings in the various divisions. Liaise with relevant ministries and partner agencies in selecting participants for trainings while ensuring that priority is given to the staff working in the key agreed areasLiaise with the ministry and other partners in ensuring that nutrition education are comprehensively done following set guidelinesMaintain a data base of the trained and active nutrition educators in the community Identify needs for and participate in refresher training sessions Identify a number of community leaders who will work closely with the program at the villageParticipate in evaluation of the outcomes of the trainingsParticipate in the design, development and implementation of an M&E framework for all nutrition related activities.Write reports to document the process of implementation, lessons learnt and good practice and ensure information is widely disseminatedCollation and analysis of other existing surveillance data Participate in the design and execution of nutrition surveys according to national guidelines Prepare monthly activity reports as well as quarterly donor reports.Develop a comprehensive plan for supervision of all the field  nutrition activitiesAssist the community health workers implementing nutrition activities to develop monthly work plans. At program level supervise the quality of surveillance, support to MoH and nutrition education promotion and counselling by the trained nutrition workers and community health workers. Mentor the nutrition workers to ensure that they support and supervise the community health workers in their areas of coverage as requiredEnsure regular meetings with the nutrition and community health workers Document and share lessons learnt in a comprehensive and detailed manner to enable track trends on changes on a timely basisDevelopment of nutrition education training and counselling materialsDesign a formative research study to identify nutrition problems common in the communityParticipate in the design/adaptation of appropriate nutrition education and promotion methods and tools, and pre- testing them with the team and community members.Liaise with the health education department at the Ministry of health to adapt and produce appropriate nutrition education materialsParticipate fully in reviewing the community training guides and counselling cardsParticipate in development of nutrition education job aidsTrain in the use of the job aidsIdentify and document locally available foods and develop recipes Oversee and guide staff in providing on-site cooking demonstrations and workshopsNetwork and coordinate with the relevant sectors and agencies in implementing nutrition activities at national and community levelIdentify areas of synergy in the field with the ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of education and other implementing agencies working with communities.  Come up with a comprehensive plan of activities within the identified areas of synergy with the actors named above.Together with key partner ministries and other implementing partners, establish school and community based nutrition education committees.Implement Community Mobilization ActivitiesCarry out community based nutritional promotional activities targeting community groups. Activities to include are: School nutrition clubs, community outreach, and facility based nutrition education focusing on IYCF, growth monitoring and maternal nutrition, dissemination of IEC materials. Ensure on going community based nutritional screening, data analysis and reportingLiaise and establish strong links with existing community structures including women groups, community development committees, youth groups and religious leaders.Implement the development and maintenance of a referral systemWork with Nutrition workers to develop and maintain a referral system at community level in which community health workers refer malnourished children and mothers needing special attention to the health facilities.Skills and Behaviours (our Values in Practice)Holds self- accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children valuesHolds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedSets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the sameWidely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates othersFuture orientated, thinks strategicallyBuilds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supportersValues diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk toDevelops and encourages new and innovative solutionsWilling to take disciplined risksHonest, encourages openness and transparencyBachelor’s degree in Public Health, Food & Nutrition or equivalentAt least two (2) years work experience in community nutrition work and implementation of nutrition education programmes, including monitoring and evaluation Understanding of community management of acute malnutritionExperience of and commitment to utilizing participatory approaches.Experience in KAP assessments and formative research; and understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems.Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with children and their carersWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsPrepared to live and work in an uncertain security environmentAbility and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the fieldStrong research and data analysis skillsStrong report writing and computer skills Fluent in written and spoken English, Kiswahili and local languages Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.Qualified nutritionist with nutrition education/IYCF experienceThe application period is now open and will close on 21st June 2013 at 5.00pm. To apply for open position, please send a short cover letter and CV to Kenya.jobapplications@savethechildren.org  indicating the position applied for in the subject line.

FAO Nutrition Intern Job in Kenya

Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit for Somalia (FSNAU)

Background

The Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU)  consists of two major components.  i) The Food Security component which provides up to date quality food security information and  ii) The Nutrition component which focuses on the generation of good quality timely and appropriate nutrition information.  

In addition the unit conducts applied research to explore and report on the underlying causes to malnutrition and food insecurity in Somalia. 

Both food security and nutrition information are analysed in the relevant context and provided to decision-makers within the humanitarian community in Somalia for use in the design of both short and longer term food security, nutrition and livelihood related interventions.  

FSNAU places strong emphasis on partnerships with local authorities and international and local humanitarian organisations for the specific development of capacity in Somalia and the region.  

This includes the provision of capacity building in Nutrition Assessment in Emergencies to Masters Level Nutrition Students in the region. 

As a component of this capacity building FSNAU recognises the importance of practical hands on experience by Nutrition students in humanitarian agencies therefore FSNAU is providing an opportunity for one student at Graduate level in Nutrition for an internship at the unit in Nairobi.

FAO Somalia is looking for qualified an Nutrition Intern.

This internship will be for a period of three months from (July 2013 to September 2013), with the primary aim to use this period to impart technical knowledge on nutrition surveillance through on the job training.  

The intern will report directly to the FSNAU Nutrition Team Manager, and work in close consultation with the Nutrition Analysts. 

The intern will focus on the following tasks:

Tasks:
Assist in cleaning and entry of nutrition survey/assessments data, under the supervision of the relevant Nutrition Analysts and in close collaboration with the Data Entry Clerks.Participate in the Gu 2013 seasonal analysis and dissemination workshops and meetings.Attend Somalia Nutrition cluster meetings and other relevant cluster meetings in Nairobi.Under the supervision of the Nutrition analyst who is the focal point on Capacity building, assist in the planning and preparation of nutrition surveys and assessments at Nairobi level.In detail read the nutrition technical reports, updates and other relevant documents published from Gu season last year to date and ensure consistency in reporting of rates, confidence intervals, tables and information in text.In close collaboration with Nutrition analysts assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.Working closely with the Nutrition Data Analyst and Nutrition analysts, to ensure that data collected through the Health Information System, is received as required and updated; also assist in running basic analysis of this information.Assist in on-going FSNAU nutrition related research initiatives, particularly in the form of literature searches, processing/compiling data, data analysis, technical writing and report editing.Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings and trainings.Perform other tasks as assignedMinimum qualifications:
Candidates must be post graduate students pursuing a Master’s degree in Nutrition in Kenya or SomaliaMust be postgraduate student at a local public universityShould be computer literatePrevious work experience not mandatoryStrong critical thinking and writing abilityStrong English writing and editing skillsHigh degree of self-motivation and initiativeWillingness to learn and apply new analytical approachesStrong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in EPI Info, ENA or EPI6 an added advantageSensitivity to the social and cultural environment of SomaliaDeliverables/Expected Outputs
By the end of the internship, the student should have gained considerable technical knowledge and understanding on nutrition surveillance and situational analysis. All assignments given during the internship period should be completed as required.The intern is expected to submit a detailed report on their experiences and activities covered during the period.Allowances and Remuneration
 
This position does not have a salary; however the intern will be paid a small stipend to cater for transport costs.

How to Apply:
 
Candidates are requested to submit a motivation covering letter (one page) clearly outlining their suitability and stating clearly why they feel they should be considered for the position along with a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx

E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to tom.oguta@fao.org  

The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number as indicated i.e. Confidential–Nutrition Intern –FSNAU/07/13.

If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:

FSNAU SECTOR
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.

Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.

Applications must be received by 14th June 2013. 

Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Nutrition Specialist - UNICEF Job in Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Kenya Country Office

Nutrition Specialist(Coordination) - NOC 

Fixed Term Appointment

Date of Issue:    17 August 2012

Closing Date:    30 August 2012

Applications are hereby invited from suitably-qualified candidates who are Kenyan Nationals to fill the above position on a Fixed Term Appointment in the Nutrition Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of Post:

Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Manager, and with technical support of the Global Nutrition Cluster, the Country Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for leading the Nutrition Coordination at the Country level in Kenya.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1.    Establishment and maintenance of appropriate coordination mechanisms:

• Ensure appropriate coordination between all Nutrition partners (including national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM and other international organizations active in the sector) as well as national authorities and local structures
• Ensure the establishment/maintenance of appropriate sector coordination mechanisms including, steering committees, working groups at the national, and if necessary, local level;
• Ensure full integration of cross-cutting issues, namely human rights, HIV/AIDS, age, gender and environment, utilization participatory and community-based approaches.  In line with this, promote gender equality by ensuring that the needs, contributions and capacities of women and girls as well as men and boys are addressed;
• Secure commitments from participants in responding to needs and filling gaps, ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities within the cluster, with clearly defined focal points for specific issues where necessary;
• Ensure that participants work collectively, ensuring the complementarities of the various stake holder’s actions;
• Promote emergency response actions while at the same time considering the need for early recovery planning as well as prevention and risk reduction concerns;
• Ensure effective links with other sectors (with OCHA support), especially Health & Nutrition, Agriculture and Livelihoods and Education;
• Represent the interests of the sector in discussions at various forum
• Act as focal point for inquiries on the nutrition cluster’s response plans and operations and related activities.

2.    Planning and strategy development:

• Ensure predictable action within the sector for the following:
• Needs assessment and analysis; development of standard assessment formats for use within the sector;
• Identification of gaps;
• Developing/updating agreed response strategies and action plans for the sector and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in the overall country strategies (e.g. Nutrition Action Plan, Emergency Humanitarian Response Plan)
• Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising strategies and action plans accordingly;

3.    Application of standards:

• Ensure that nutrition actors are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government/concerned authorities have undertaken under international human rights law;
• Ensure that responses are in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards, and relevant Government human rights legal obligations.

4.    Monitoring and reporting:

• Specifically needs to include an analytical interpretation of best available information in order to benchmark progress of the emergency response over time.  That is - monitoring indicators (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) of service delivery which are derived from working towards meeting standards (mentioned in point 4).
• Ensure regular reporting against cluster indicators of service delivery (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) supports analysis of cluster in closing gaps and measuring impact of interventions.

5.    Advocacy and resource mobilization:

• Identify core advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of the Humanitarian Coordinators and other actors;
• Advocate for donors to fund partners to carry out priority activities in the sector concerned, while at the same time encouraging/supporting nutrition actors to mobilize resources for their activities in collaboration with Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation.

6.    Identification of key partners:

• Identify key humanitarian and development partners, respecting their respective mandates and program priorities
• Identify other key partners including local and national authorities, peacekeeping forces, etc.
• Carryout capacity mapping of all current and potential actors – government, national and international humanitarian organizations as well as national institutions, the private sector and market assess to materials and services

7.    Training and capacity building of national/local authorities and civil society:

• Promote and support training of humanitarian personnel and capacity building of humanitarian partners, based on the mapping and understanding of available capacity;
• Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the national/local authorities and civil society.

8.    Acting as “Provider of last resort”:

• As agreed by the IASC Principals, sector leads are responsible for acting as the provider of last resort to meet agreed priority needs and will be supported by the HC in their resource mobilization efforts in this regard;

Required Qualifications: 

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Competencies:

• Communication
• Drive for  Results
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Relating and Networking
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Working with People
• Planning and Organizing  Commitment 
• Strategic and Global thinking  
• Planning, Setting Standards, and Monitoring Work
• Managing Resources  
• Team Leadership 

Experience:     

Five to Eight years with significant experience working in emergency contexts preferably UN or NGO experience at a programme management level.

Language(s):    

Fluency in English and another UN working language required.  Knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset.

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org 

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/NUTR/2012-039”in the email subject.

“qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse

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Nutrition Project Manager NGO Jobs

Medair is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position based in Burao, Togdheer Region of Somaliland.

Nutrition Project Manager
This position will report to the Deputy Country Director (programmes) in Burao

Duration of commitment: minimum one year


Overall responsibility

* To manage and supervise the nutrition programme in Togdheer

Detailed responsibilities include:
* Develop and manage comprehensive activity plans covering the time frame of the project
* Provide leadership to the teams regarding project objectives
* Capacity building of national staff on diagnosis and treatment of nutrition patients following International CTC treatment guidelines
* Give input to IYCF, OTP/SFP and SC teams and medical advisor regarding current nutritional health promotion information and tools and advise accordingly
* Analysis and follow up of monthly nutritional reports from the health posts/MCHs and OTP/SC locations
* Writing consolidated nutritional reports for review by the Medical Advisor
* Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
* Coordinate with external parties to ensure project supplies and equipment are available in a timely fashion
* Assess general or emergency nutritional situation, facilitate nutritional surveys when needed
* Ensure that all Nutrition expenses are according to budget and meet all Medair standards

Qualifications and experience:
* Diploma or Degree in Nutrition; Master’s degree in international nutrition will be an added advantage
* 2 years working as a nutritionist in a humanitarian setting and 2 years’ management experience

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the above positions.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact.

Also include telephone and email contacts of two professional references (friends and relatives will not be accepted as referees) and your current/ most recent employer to:

Admin/HR Officer,
Medair Somalia/Somaliland - Medair East Africa Office,
George Padmore Road,
Nairobi, Kenya

or mail to Medair P.O. Box 76575, 00508 Nairobi.

Alternatively applications can be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org

Applications should be sent in not later than Tuesday 25 October 2011.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

CRS Deputy Chief of Party - Food Security and Nutrition Job opportunity in Kampala Uganda

Catholic Relief Services, Uganda Program

Deputy Chief of Party - Food Security and Nutrition

Location: Uganda (based in Kampala, with extensive travel within the country)

CRS is seeking a strong team player and experienced Senior Program Manager with a proven record in managing integrated livelihoods and nutrition programs in to lead the day-to-day implementation of a largescale USAID food security and nutrition program.

Ugandan citizens are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• The Program Director will be responsible for managing overall program implementation of an integrated livelihoods and nutrition program, including overseeing: program implementation, M&E and Finance management.
• Hiring, supervising and managing a multi-sectoral team located in twelve districts across the country.
• Leading project team in the development of household and community-level strategies for increasing food security, including improved agricultural techniques and quality food intake.
• Working through, and in close collaboration with government programs at the national, district and community level
• Working with M&E staff and key stakeholders to develop a robust food security and nutrition monitoring system
• Supervising a team which is responsible for behavior change and awareness-raising in nutritional intake
• Working closely with partners and M&E staff to ensure project targets are achieved and exceeded
• Ensuring that the program is implemented according to design, quality standards and schedule
• Producing timely, informative project reports, capturing project highlights and challenges
• Monitoring and manage expenses for the project on a monthly basis, ensuring adherence to budgets and compliance with donor requirements

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in International Development, Public Health, Agriculture, Rural Development or related field.
• 8+ years professional experience, with at least 3 years experience managing large-scale multimillion-dollar donorfunded development programs,
• Proven track record in designing and implementing sustainable livelihood or nutrition programs, including programs serving people living with HIV
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with proven food security strategies, including increased productivity and yield
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in proposal development, reporting, M&E and budgeting
• Strong budget management skills
• Proven ability to effectively manage people and build teams; able to build capacity in others

Please note that hire is contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract by USAID, and the candidate being accepted by the donor. Please submit a CV, cover letter and three work references (names and contact information only) to ReliefUgJobs@gmail.com by September 15, 2011

Only candidates meeting all the above qualifications will be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Jobs in Dadaab Kenya - Nutritionist and Disaster Response Monitoring Officer - World Concern Development Organization

World Concern Development Organization, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent persons for the following positions to be based in Dadaab.

1. Nutritionist – Contract (six months)

The overall objective of this position is to manage the health and nutrition responses in the HADA project and oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of the health and nutrition programs.

This includes coordination with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs; the design and management of mechanisms for nutritional and health surveillance; the preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Coordination with government officials, relevant UN bodies and NGOs; the design and management of mechanisms for nutritional and health surveillance; the preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.
2. Contribute technical expertise in line with international best relief practices in health and nutrition and actively promote capacity building of local and expat staff as well as partners where needed.
3. Ensure effective monitoring and ongoing assessment of health and nutrition project progress and quality against stated objectives, budget and international health and nutrition standards. Provide health and nutrition technical inputs to internal and external reports and proposals before external submission.
4. Responsible for the medical and nutritional content of assessments, reports and strategy recommendations including advising on the technical ability of World Concern or partners to respond with appropriate staffing and resources needed to meet international standards.
5. Liaise as needed with other health and nutrition professionals to explore possible new programs, partnerships, handovers, funding or cooperative agreements and to avoid duplication of services in close communication with the Relief Coordinator. Represent World Concern at forums and external cross-sectoral events as requested. Liaise closely with World Concern Development Program’s Technical Support Unit where appropriate.

Qualification and Experience

• 3 years health care program management and nutrition experience, preferably in a relief setting. Medical degree, Nursing degree and/or Masters of Public Health.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical nutritional assessments using established and recognized anthropometric assessment methodologies.
• Competence in the use of MS Office and Strong capacity building and facilitation skills, accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical nutritional assessments and health programs using established and recognized anthropometric assessment methodologies following international standards.

2. Disaster Response Monitoring Officer- Contract (six months)

Primary function

Line management and administrative support and work collaboratively with the Regional M&E Officer for M&E technical guidance and support.

He/she will spearhead monitoring activities in the field and will basically be responsible for output and process monitoring for the WC disaster response Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Data collection, entry, and compilation for the various WC disaster response projects in North eastern Kenya and South Somalia
• Ensure that WC disaster projects’ data is of high quality, complete and reliable
• Maintain/update the WC disaster project data base on a regular basis to ensure that quick summary reports of WC disaster response activities can be generated
• Undertake field visits with project beneficiaries , partners, suppliers of goods & services(for the voucher system activities) to ensure that activity implementation is in line with WC and donors’ values and standards and ensure data collection tools are filled properly.
• Support or spearhead carrying out of rapid assessments and or other surveys in the field
• Compile and disseminate on a regular basis stories of transformation and lessons learned in the field to enhance program learning
• Participate/contribute to the compilation of periodic donor or management reports
• Training field based staff and partners on how to use various WC developed M&E tools
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or regional M&E Officer.

Competencies and Skills required

• Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts and the purpose of M&E; project cycle and results chain (inputs-outputs-outcomes-impact) and concept of participatory monitoring
• Good training capabilities
• 2-5 years work experience with a relief and development organization.
• Relevant university degree
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Proficient in use of MS office especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is a requirement
• Good understanding of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies
• Basic understanding of basic statistics e.g. mean, mode, range etc and how to generate simple tabular or graphic reports from an Excel database
• Report writing skills
• Keen on details and conscious of deadlines
• Ability to speak Somali language or translate tools to Somali language is a MUST.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by Thursday 8th September, 2011.

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ACF-USA and IRC - Senior Nutrition Manager Job in Kenya (Turkana and West Pokot)

ACF-USA and IRC seek to recruit a Senior Nutrition Manager who will oversee the management and implementation of ACF-USA/IRC nutrition programmes in Turkana and West Pokot.

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Senior Nutrition Manager shall be responsible for the overall designing and implementation of an integrated nutrition program comprising facility and community 

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UN Jobs In Kenya - Nutrition Specialist, Nairobi Kenya

Purpose:
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Manager and/or Chief, Child Survival and Development, you will be responsible for the development, planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of specific Nutrition components of the Child Survival and Development Programme, particularly those related to Nutrition in Crisis and other Emergency situations. The incumbent of the post will be an active member of inter-sectoral teams and interagency coordination on issues related to Nutrition in Emergencies and will ensure that UNICEF Kenya fulfills its responsibility as Cluster Lead in Emergencies. The incumbent will play a key role in supporting capacity of partners to implement sustainable interventions to improve nutrition in Kenya.
Qualification:
Advanced university degree in Nutrition or equivalent background in Nutrition, Health or related technical field.* Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of nutrition programmes, with special emphasis on emergencies. Experience in sector coordination is essential. Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station is an asset. *A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Key Expected Results:

• Contributes towards the preparation and regular updating of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing chapters of the Analysis.
  
• Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programmes or specific project(s). Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation both within UNICEF and within other UN agencies.
  
• Meets with national and international agencies covering the management of programmes/projects. Plays a lead role in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, planning and management, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Ensures UNICEF's role as Cluster Lead in Nutrition is fulfilled.
  

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(Public Health & Nutrition) Jobs in Nairobi Kenya - World Vision Project Support Assistant job

Job Title: Project Support Assistant – (Public Health & Nutrition)

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Employing Office: East Africa Regional Office

Closing Date: June 24 2011

Purpose of position

This role will provide project support assistance to the Director for Maternal & Child Health (MCH) and the Nutrition and HIV Emergencies Advisor based in East Africa Regional Office (EARO), Westlands, Kenya

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist team with research related to MCH, Nutrition and HIV as requested such as literature review.
• Compile quarterly and annual activity reports for the MCH and Nutrition team.
• Provide administrative support for events such as workshops, webex and conference calls. These include but are not limited to liaising with hotels/venues, organizing logistics, writing reports.
• Provide support to the team with developing materials by assisting with TORs for consultants, time keeping, liaising with procurement and finance.
• Provide administrative support such as publishing, printing, binding, scanning, faxing technical and project documents.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• University Degree in Public Health/ Nutrition (or related or transferable field of study required in related field desired).
• Must have computer aptitude and experience in database management, spreadsheet software and Internet usage. Proficient using Word, Excel, Power Point, or similar programs; email systems; extensive website and on-line skills.
• Good writing skills in English.
• 1 year of experience in project management and/or administrative responsibilities is preferable.

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International Potato Center Project Manager Job in Kenya

Ref.: 11-17/PM/IRS/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit an accomplished project manager with excellent skills in planning, human resource management, and resource mobilization for a new 3 year effort focused on capacity strengthening of African advocates and resource mobilization for massive investment in the dissemination of pro-vitamin A rich orange-fleshed sweetpotato in 5 target countries.

The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers.

The position:

The Sweetpotato for Profit and Health Initiative, launched by CIP and over 26 partners in October 2009, has an ambitious goal of improving the lives of at least 10 million African households by 2020 through the effective production and expanded use of sweetpotato.

Evidence has clearly demonstrated that orange-fleshed sweetpotato varieties are an excellent source of pro-vitamin A -- an essential vitamin for health.

Building a cadre of trained African champions for utilizing orange-fleshed sweetpotato as an entry point for tackling widespread vitamin A deficiency and a cadre of trained development agents to successfully promote and disseminate these materials is at the core of this effort.

The project manager is expected to provide the leadership, administrative and key resource mobilization skills to ensure that significant funds are raised and appropriate country specific strategies are in place for this to happen in Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Ghana.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Provide overall vision and direction for the 3 year program including the regional and country level teams
• Build, support and maintain active networks and links with relevant African institutions, leaders and donors engaged in agriculture, nutrition and social policy.
• Manage the program day-to-day, including sub-grants and partnerships, to support capacity strengthening, fundraising and advocacy.
• Actively support training, gender, and advocacy specialists to develop strategies that will engage partners and strengthen technical capacity, build focused resource mobilization and advocacy skills in promoting orange-fleshed sweetpotato projects within national nutrition and/or income enhancement goals.
• Backstop country level teams in resource mobilization
• Promote the integration of orange-fleshed sweetpotato into national and regional programs, projects, and data collection systems at various fora and in the media
• Assure timely reporting and milestone compliance

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Nutrition Technical Advisor, UN Jobs in Kenya

Nutrition Technical Advisor, UN Jobs in Kenya

Closing Date: Sunday, 26 June 2011
Health programs represent the largest single sector within which IRC...

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HIV / AIDS and MCHN Nutritionists Job Vacancies - Feed The Children Kenya

Nutritionist (HIV/AIDS)

Feed The Children - Kenya is seeking to recruit the position of Nutritionist in the HIV/AIDS program. This is a one year renewable contract. Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will report to the HIV/AIDS program Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising Nutrition intervention activities in all areas of operation.
• Carry out Nutrition counselling sessions for both individual and group cases.
• Coordinating Nutrition Education sessions in the communities.
• Making household visits for progress follow up and nutrition interventions.
• Train community mobilizers on Nutrition values, safe food preparation and prescription.
• Carry out assessment and monitoring of nutrition progress for specific cases.
• Prepare and compile Organizational reports and those shared by Partners.
• Give technical input and practical guidance on activities directed towards improvement of nutrition for PLWHA.
• Attending and participating at Nutrition related coordination/stakeholders meetings on behalf of the program.
• Partnering with other organizations to expand nutrition services offered to beneficiaries.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A degree in Human nutrition from a recognized University.
• Two years’ NGO experience working with communities through participatory methods.
• Creative self-starter with resilience to cover long hours of work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent report-writing skills in both written and oral presentation.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience working in collection and management of project databases.
• Good interpersonal skills.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 20th April 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Nutritionist (MCHN)

Feed The Children-Kenya in partnership with UN World Food Program is implementing a Maternal and Child Health Nutrition (MCHN) Program in Langata and Thika Districts.

We are seeking to recruit for two positions of Nutritionists to be based in Langata and Thika Districts.

This is a nine months contract.

The positions will report to the MCHN Program Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Together with District Nutrition Officer (DNO), come up with a monthly food request for the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) in all Health Facilities.
• Carry out nutrition program supportive supervision, including On the Job Training to Health Facility staff; and prepare monthly Health Facility supervision report and submit to agency and partner.
• Thoroughly monitor submission of stock and nutrition indicator reports from all Health Facilities, and be available to assist DNOs with preparation of monthly District stock summary report.
• Strengthen nutrition education and other High Impact Nutrition Interventions such as Infant and Young Child Feeding and Micronutrient supplementation to healthcare workers, and beneficiaries of the program at Health Facility.
• Carry out monthly premixing demonstrations of SFP rations to newly recruited beneficiaries at Health Facilities.
• Jointly with DNO initiate and ensure Health Facility based mother-to-mother support groups are held monthly in the District, be an active participant in these meetings, and disseminate minutes of these meetings to the agency and partner.
• Jointly with DNO initiate and ensure quarterly coordination meetings with key stakeholders are held in the District, be an active participant in these meetings, and disseminate minutes of these meetings to the agency and partner.

Requirements for this position

• A degree in Human nutrition from a recognized University.
• Good working knowledge on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM)
• Experience implementing and managing Supplementary Feeding Programs (SFPs).
• Experience working with nutrition programs in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation.
• Excellent coordination skills both at District level and at Health Facilities.
• Excellent skills in managing databases and generating reports.
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 20th April 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Islamic Relief Gender Officer, Livelihoods Officer, M & E Officer and Nutrition Programme Coordinator Jobs in Kenya

Islamic Relief (IR) is an International NGO established in Birmingham, UK in 1984. IR’s main objective is to promote sustainable social development by co-operating with local communities through relief and development programs.

IR aims to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender.

The following vacancies are available in our IR Kenya Office:

Gender Officer
Mandera Field Office 100%

• Degree in Social sciences /Education/Environment or other relevant qualification.
• Track record of delivering dynamic training/facilitation and accompanying training materials.
• Ability to use a range of capacity building tools and approaches.
• Conflict resolutions skills, Good leadership skills and approachability.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of gender and development theory/practice
• Experience with advocacy/lobbying/campaigning.
• Experience of financial management and budgetary control.
• Previous experience of working in North Eastern Kenya will be added advantage
• Effective IT Skills (Microsoft Office).
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a variety of cultural contexts.

Livelihoods Officer
Mandera Field Office 100%

• BSc in Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Soil Science, Agronomy, Plant Science or Agricultural/Irrigation Engineering or related fields
• Minimum of at least three years experience in micro credit or working experience in Irrigation farming sector preferably in the NGO in ASAL environment.
• Be versed with the GAP, FACT and BASIS procedures
• Experience in livelihoods programme design and management, planning, narrative and financial reporting skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Effective IT Skills
• Conceptual understanding of participatory approach and sustainable development

M & E Officer
Mandera Field Office 100%

• University degree in community development or social studies, 3 years of previous experience in a similar position or project management and M&E of community based project in both emergency and development projects
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a team.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically.
• Effective IT Skills: Ms Office; SSPA; Epi Info etc
• Reporting, planning and M&E skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work in a variety of cultural contexts and able to operate in situations which may be arduous.
• Previous experience on ECHO, UNICEF, WFP, SIDA and DFID funded project will be an added advantage

Nutrition Programme Coordinator
Nairobi Country office 50%, Mandera 25 %, Wajir 25%

• At least MSc in Nutrition and/or Public Health or its equivalent
• 5 Years relevant experience in project formulation, management, policy and strategy research and formulation in related field.
• Proven management experience in Integrated Nutrition Projects, programme appraisal, development, monitoring, nutritional surveys and impact assessment skills,
• Proven experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals,
• Experience of INGOs and UN system in the same field,
• Good human resource development and management experience,
• Experience in linkages with INGOs, Government agencies, Institutional donors and other stakeholders,
• Experience in successfully developing and managing programmes funded by institutional donors e.g ECHO
• Experience of working in culturally sensitive areas thereby managing circumstances through high level of diplomacy and tact.
• Knowledge of nutrition and food security aspects, and
• Familiarity with contemporary nutrition survey tools and software such as SMART
• Proven technical competencies in the design of development nutrition programmes as well as sound financial skills (e.g., budgeting),
• Experience of work with a team in a multi-cultural environment in emergency and development settings and good team leadership,
• Positive and ability to build consensus in problem solving,
• Able to engender credibility, confidence and respectability, and
• A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.

Interested applicants to send their application letters and CVs to e-mail address (info@islamic-relief.or.ke)

or post to Islamic Relief 417-00202 Nairobi.

Submission deadline is 11th April, 2011.

Only qualified and short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal Opportunity Employer.

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Concern Worldwide Nutrition Project Manager, Project Officer and Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following positions:

Nutrition Project Manager

Location Moyale

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension subject to availability of funds)

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator (Nairobi-based)

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership, guidance and training to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Medical Services (MoPHS) staff and to Concern Worldwide nutrition programme partners in Moyale in the implementation of the high-impact nutrition interventions (HINI) project and document the process.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full-time management of this project, including supervision of 3 staff.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• A nursing or nutrition degree is essential. A master’s degree in Public health or Nutrition is desirable.
• At least three years’ experience in working of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programmes with significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at the provincial and district level and at least two year’s experience in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with/experience of the public health approach and experience of programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge/experience of challenges of working with and through local partners, nutrition assessment, including surveys, rapid assessments, and surveillance.
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills, analytical, computer and report writing skills.

Project Officer – Survey & Surveillance

Location: Nairobi

Duration: Fixed Term – 1 Year

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator

Job Summary

General objective: Planning and implementation of nutrition, KAP, and coverage surveys; SQUEAC assessments and sentinel surveillance in Concern programme areas.

He/she will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing surveillance, survey and other assessments, conducting data analysis and writing survey reports.

The project officer will be expected to train and build capacity of Ministry of Health and partner staff in conducting surveillance and surveys and also produce brief reports for inputs to the national nutrition bulletin as well representing Concern at national nutrition information working group.

The project officer will work in close consultation with the Research and Evaluation advisors.

Summary of Essential Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Economics or health and Nutrition with strong statistical focus and strong survey/surveillance background.
• At least two years experience in surveys, surveillance and other assessment and previous experience in set up and running of surveillance systems.
• Excellent data management, analysis and reporting skills.
• Able to use statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA).
• Experience conducting surveys (SMART, SQUEAC and LQAS methodology ).
• Excellent written and public communication and negotiation skills.
• Humanitarian field experience is essential.

Finance Officer - Programme Support Unit (Psu)

Location: Nairobi

Type of Contract: Open-ended

Reporting to: Country Accountant

Job summary: The Finance Officer (PSU) you will primarily focus on ensuring all the fundamental accounting functions (bank, cash, authorisation controls) operate effectively in Nairobi and in compliance with Concern procedures.

He/she will also be responsible for the monthly payroll and the monthly upload of cashbooks/journals and support cost processes at the month end, managing donor grants and operational budgets among other duties.

A key part of the role will be the effective management of the balance sheet and the timely release of recharge information to other country programmes.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

• Accountancy qualification (CPA K or ACCA). A BCom degree will be an added advantage.
• 3 years work experience 2 of which should be in Accounting.
• Experience with computer accounting programmes, Ms Excel and Ms Word.
• Ability to report accurately and meet tight deadlines, prioritize and handle a diverse and heavy workload and to set priorities under ressure.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to do complex analysis
• Attentive to detail.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering address to: -

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

The closing date for application is Friday, 18 March 2011.

Each application should specify the position applied for and must include three referees, at least two of which can validate field and technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

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