Nutrition and Gender Assistant at Self Help Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Programme Manager in the implementation of Nutrition and Gender components in the project area in liaison with the PC-Nutrition and Gender
• Support activity planning and implementation together with the project partners and team in consultations with Programme Manager and PC-Nutrition and Gender
• Work closely with the PC-Nutrition and Gender to plan, coordinate and conduct field assessments and on-going M &E work.
• Support and follow up with partners to ensure the Nutrition and Gender activities are implemented in accordance with the implementation strategy and workplan.
• When required, support field assessments and research activities including data collection and compilation of case studies specific to nutrition, Gender and WASH aspects for the project.
• Follow up on partners and trainers to ensure Nutrition training reports are submitted to SHA through the programme Manager and PC-Nutrition and Gender.
•  Collaborate with relevant ministry stakeholders as necessary including representing SHA in the county WASH, Nutrition and Gender working groups.  
• Support other activities as requested.

Key Relationships:

Internal

• Programme Coordinator, Nutrition and Gender
• Senior Progamme Manager & Private Sector Lead
• Finance & Administration department
• KEJ5 Officers

External

• Stakeholders including government, research institutes, financial institutions, external auditors, donors, academic institutions and private companies
• Project Implementing Partner

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

Essential:

• Degree in social sciences, community nutrition and dietetics or related fields
• Training and working knowledge of Gender as far as community development practice is concerned is key for this position.
• At least 2 years’ experience in practice on Nutrition, Gender and community WASH programming

Desirable:

• Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment.
• Experience working in ASAL areas and resilience projects an added advantage.
• Experience working with partners.
• He/ she should demonstrate motivated participation in the learning process.
• Knowledge on community WASH programming is an added advantage.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment is desirable.
• Experience in gender issues is desirable.
• Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability and resilience to cope with multiple internal and external demands
• High level skills and experience in capacity building and mentoring skills
• Ability to work as part of team across different cultures
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• High level of initiative, motivation, commitment and professionalism