Nutrition Technical Specialist

Job Title: Nutrition Technical Specialist

Reports to: Project Lead NAWIRI

Closely Work With: County Health, Nutrition and WASH Technical leads

Job Location: Nairobi (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application – National Position)

Contract Details: Fixed term –Twelve (12)months contract, renewable subject to availability of funding

Job Summary:

The jobholder is responsible to support coordination, program quality, technical guidance, planning, management and implementation of the Health, Nutrition and WASH program. The specialist will closely support the team and liaise with other functional managers to ensure day to day activities are implemented within the established framework for the project, timescales, budget and quality. S/he will continually monitor all aspects of project performance by instituting the use of necessary project management processes and tools

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Program planning and development

• Support the health and nutrition team to coordinate health and nutrition interventions.
• Participate in the development of annual programme proposal and work plans in coordination with the County Health and Nutrition teams.
• Support in preparation of programme proposals for submission to donors for funding.
• Prepare high quality and timely reports for Concern and donors (quarterly and annual) and other reports as required.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of the PREP and Scopes of Work for the Health and Nutrition component of Nawiri
• Ensure that the project adheres to Concern’s essential standards on project management and well as in line with donor requirements.
• Provide technical support to staff and oversee capacity building of MoH, partner agency and staff members to promote delivery of quality nutrition services
• Technical support in the implementation innovative approaches including IMAM surge and pilots, Family MUAC approaches etc.

Program Quality and monitoring

• Support field teams on effective and quality programme management and implementation.
• Monitor the programme against objectives outlined in the programme plan and international standards.
• Support the team in the review and regularly update of detailed implementation plans, phased budgets, procurement plans, M & E plans, and work plans guiding all programme implementation and ensure this is used by the project teams to monitor project progress towards completion.
• Ensure that the Health and Nutrition component of Nawiri Project meets Concern and BHA standards for program quality
• Coordinate with consortium members on the implementation of project strategies to improve the quality of Nawiri activities and to achieve project targets
• Work closely with MEAL teams at Concern and at Consortium level to strengthen the use of data to make decisions to improve the quality of the program
• Support the integration of innovations and best practices across the program
• Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities for health and nutrition staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
• Make frequent visits to the field to monitor the delivery of quality intervention and propose recommendations to Project Lead for quality improvement
• Technical support in planning, coordination and implementation on assessments, surveys and evaluations.

Reporting and documentation

• Supports the documentation of project activities, achievements and challenges in regular internal reports and also ensures that external reporting obligations are met
• Monthly analysis of performance of the program
• Lead the development, review, and submission of high-quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintain Nawiri’s reporting calendar and work with Health and Nutrition field teams to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time for internal review.
• Lead the drafting and submission of documents formally requested of Nawiri from the Consortium lead and MOH including programmatic reports and situation reports
• Analyze and disseminate trip and training reports and follow up on action items.

Representation/ Coordination

• Assist in strengthening relationships and networking, including with the national nutrition technical forum, various TWGs and other Health and nutrition partners and stakeholders
• Work with the Project Lead to prepare presentations on program issues and any other technical materials as needed.
• Participation in national nutrition meetings; ENAC, Capacity working group, ACSM WG, SUN

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• BSc in Nutrition or related field (Masters in Public health or related field is an added advantage)
• At least Seven (7) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming with experience of nutrition and health system strengthening in both a development and emergency context. Three (3) years’ experience in a management position
• Previous employment or extensive collaboration and networking with NGOs.
• Proven success partnering with the Ministry of Health and extensive collaboration and networking with NGOs
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues-gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health/nutrition programmes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, coordination and leadership skills
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

Competencies required:

• Delivering results
• Communicating and working with others
• Planning and decision-making
• Influence, advocacy and networking

Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees and Cover Letter Only to [email protected] with the subject of the email as “Nutrition Technical Specialist” on or before Friday, 26th July 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (for application, written test, interview, training, medical examination etc.) nor act through recruitment agents. This is applicable for all opportunities including staff and interns.

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