Nutrition Technical Advisor at Food for the Hungry

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To oversee the implementation of development, planning, implementation innovation and evaluation Nutrition programs in FH Kenya and to provide leadership to program staff towards achievement of the program goals, with close collaboration with Cluster Managers and the Program Director

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Result # 1. Advise, coordinate and provide leadership in Nutrition program activities

1. Provide leadership in the development, planning and implementation of the Nutrition program operations to ensure that FH K programs are technically sound
2. Ensure work plans are developed and clear to all staff concerned to guide implementation of nutrition programs for both emergency and longer term projects
3. Ensure budgets are monitored closely and understood by program staff including cluster managers
4. Formulate and regularly update the nutrition sector strategy, in alignment with CFCT program guidelines and structure the team for implementations
5. Ensure integration of other sectors into nutrition interventions e.g. WASH, Livelihoods, Education, Cash Transfers etc.
6. Take charge of report development, review and submission to donors
   Key result 2: - Liaison and collaboration (internal and external)
7. Collaborate with other FH Cluster Managers to identify synergies and possibilities for integration of activities.
8. Build and maintain a relevant network of practitioners and coordinate with stakeholders working in the nutrition field. This includes attending forums, key meetings (both at county and national level), hosting workshops and learning seminars.
9. Identify and develop innovative nutrition programs for FH Kenya that involve program integration and private sector involvement, including influencing policy in the nutrition sector
10. Document and share best practices in nutrition to promote organization learning across FH Kenya and global
11. Participate in program planning meetings at cluster and country level as required including monthly program planning and review meetings.
12. Serve as point of contact between donors funding nutrition programs and Food for the Hungry ensuring timely feedback on issues that need to be addressed.
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13. Ensure donor feedback is acted, by relevant departments, at the field and country level
    Key result 2: - Mobilization of funds to grow FH Kenya’s nutrition program
14. In collaboration with the Program Director, provide technical leadership in mapping out new donors that will fund nutrition interventions.
15. Spearhead the design of nutrition programs/projects: includes needs assessments, writing of concepts and proposals, budgets, log-frames and Theory of Change for the purposes of growing FH Kenya’s nutrition portfolio
16. Network with current donors and potential donors to grow the FH Kenya nutrition program budget and scope.
    Key result 3: - Program and Finance management
17. Lead in development of monthly, quarterly and annual plans and budgets including monitoring Nutrition program activities
18. Responsible for the submission of donor and country reports (programmatic and financial) for all donor funded nutrition programs, in accordance with donor requirements.
19. In collaboration with the Cluster Manager, support the management of GIZ, UNICEF, and emergency response projects through regular review of financial statements and ensure good financial management by closely monitoring program activities and expenditures.
20. Assess training needs and carry out capacity building to strengthen the technical skills and capacity of nutrition staff, FH staff and County staff.
21. Manage assigned staff including performance appraisals, objective setting and mentoring while maintaining high morale and teamwork.
22. In collaboration with the Cluster Manager, provide administration support to the CCU office located within the Counties
23. Provide technical oversight during review of Nutrition activity related bids and contractual engagements

Qualifications

• BSc and preferably Masters in the field of Nutrition, Food Science or Dietics.
• Additional experience in WASH and Livelihoods is an added advantage
• Can train others and should be certified Public Health trainers – certified by the Government of Kenya.
• At least 7 years’ experience in developing and managing nutrition programs preferably in arid areas.
• Ability to lead the different assessments associated with the nutrition field
• Good understanding of Kenyan government policies and structures related to Nutrition
• Computer fluency required (MS Office, web, etc).
• Proven ability to convene and/or chair high profile meetings
• Proficient in Program Cycle Management (Planning, Assessments, Concept/Proposal Development, ---- -Implementation, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation and fundraising
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff, partners, and Government

Competencies

• Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Technical knowledge and experience in Nutrition programs in both rural and urban setting
• Experience with working with county governments, civil society, donors and local communities;
• Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills;
• Training/coaching skills
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently, think innovatively and strategically and work effectively within a team
• Detailed understanding and experience of pastoralists, gender and diversity issues and commitment to addressing inequalities in all the key areas of responsibility
• Flexibility in tasks undertaken & ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of participatory approaches & Understanding of development/relief issues
• Strong financial/budget management skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English