Nutrition International (NI)
Position: Senior Program Officer – Adolescent, Women Health and Nutrition and Food Fortification
Position: Senior Program Officer – Adolescent, Women Health and Nutrition and Food Fortification
Location: Nairobi, Kenya.
Nutrition International (NI),
formerly the Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian-based international non-governmental
organization dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of the world’s
most vulnerable; especially women and children. Recognized as global experts,
we work around the world to create effective and sustainable solutions for
hidden hunger.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Development:
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Ensure regular update of the
landscape analysis for adolescent and women health and nutrition and Food
Fortification.
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Support the Deputy Country Director
with information necessary for designing project plans and proposals.
Project Implementation and Management
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Develop annual work plans and budgets
for adolescent and women health and nutrition and Food Fortification projects
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Ensure that work plan activities are
implemented as scheduled and per the approved budgets.
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Carry out site monitoring visits to
ensure that implementing partners are executing project activities according to
agreed strategy and contractual commitments.
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Ensure data monitoring plans are
implemented in a timely manner, project monitoring data is collected and the
data workbooks are regularly updated.
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Develop quality monthly, quarterly
and annual performance monitoring (technical and financial) reports, ensuring challenges
are identified and recommendations made and corrective actions are implemented
in a timely manner.
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Draw up on internal NI expertise in
Kenya, the Regional and Headquarter Offices as necessary to ensure projects are
on track.
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Input into the NI Contract Database
all approved financial commitments and regularly update the Contracts Database
for the two interventions in line with NI contract management procedures.
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In support of both internal team work
and partnership coordination committees, prepare documentation for meetings and
conference calls, taking detailed notes on decisions and action points from
such meetings and ensuring follow up of the same.
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Support the implementing
organizations in procuring commodities, if/ when needed.
External Relations
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Build and maintain good collaborative
relations with MoH, other government agencies, UN agencies and NGOs, as
appropriate, to promote information sharing and effective coordination of
effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient adolescent and women
health and nutrition and Food Fortification programs.
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Represent NI at national and regional
fora relevant to adolescent and women health and nutrition and Food
Fortification interventions.
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Keep up to date with developments in
adolescent and Women health and nutrition, BCC, Food Fortification and
micronutrient supplementation to inform programming.
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Support the Country Director and the
Resource Mobilization team at country and regional level with gathering of
relevant information for proposal development for resource mobilization.
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Document and share field stories,
events and lessons learned from the adolescent and women health and nutrition
and Food Fortification projects with the Advocacy & communications team.
Research, monitoring and Evaluation
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Participate in the design of
research, monitoring and evaluation activities for adolescent, women health and
nutrition and Food Fortification projects and work closely with researchers and
external evaluators to ensure approaches and methods respond to project needs.
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Facilitate dissemination of project
outcomes and research findings to relevant stakeholders.
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Ensure NI research monitoring and
evaluation outcomes inform policy decisions and improve practices.
Any other duties that may be
assigned.
Education / Professional Designations
/ Experience:
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At a minimum, a Master’s degree from
a recognized university in Public Health, Nutrition and/or related field.
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Training in Epidemiology and Research
methodologies preferred.
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At least 10 years’ experience working
in Child health, Nutrition, Food technology and/or related field in Kenya or
the Sub Saharan Africa.
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At least 5 years of experience in
supervising Child health, Nutrition and Food technology programs.
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At least 5 years of experience in
donor funded program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and
evaluation.
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Experience with micronutrient
supplementation programs for children and grants management are desirable.
Other Specific Skill Requirements
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Good spoken and written English
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent IT skills
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Very good presentational skills
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Integrity
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your CV and Cover letter.
Submission deadline is 2nd October,
2018.
Nutrition International (NI)
Position: Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya.
Nutrition
International (NI), formerly the Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian-based
international non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the health
and nutrition of the worlds most vulnerable; especially women and children.
Recognized as global experts, we work around the world to create effective and
sustainable solutions for hidden hunger.
The
Receptionist/Admin Assistant’s role is to ensure efficient day-to-day operation
of the NI Africa Regional Office and the Kenya Country Office through
professional and efficient handling of the Kenya and the Africa Regional
Offices’ reception area as well as carrying out a variety of administrative
duties to facilitate the work of NI’s Corporate Services staff.
This
position reports to the Regional HR Manager and indirectly to the Senior
Finance Officer, Africa.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reception
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Answer incoming telephone calls and
take messages ensuring that communication is efficient, accurate and
comprehensive.
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Keep the reception area (and whole
office) tidy and welcoming during office hours.
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Receive and distribute mail
accordingly; acknowledge receipt of all incoming mails, register the same and
channel to responsible staff for action.
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Administer outgoing documents and
parcels through DHL and other courier companies.
Administration
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Supervise the cleaners to maintain
high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and tidiness in the office.
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Maintain the Boardroom/meeting room’s
schedule
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Manage requests for taxis for the
Kenya Country office staff and NI Africa Regional Office staff and ensure all
invoices are submitted to finance office for payment.
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Coordinate and arrange travel
itineraries, flights, accommodation, airport transfers, visas, travel
authorizations and prepare expense reports for Regional office staff.
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Organize staff birthday celebrations
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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No supervisory responsibilities
Qualifications / Experience:
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Minimum of bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration or any other related filed
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a
similar position.
Language Skills
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Excellent communications skills (oral
and written).
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Fluency in English both reading and
writing is a prerequisite.
Travel Requirements
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No travel required from this
position.
Other Specific Requirements:
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Excellent administrative skills with
the ability to handle multiple tasks;
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Motivated individual with the ability
and willingness to perform tasks with limited supervision;
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Good interpersonal skills;
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High level of Integrity
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Sensitivity to confidential matters
is required
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to submit your CV and Cover letter.
Submission deadline is 28th September, 2018.
We
thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted for
interviews will be contacted.
