Nutrition Officer
About us
Action Against Hunger-USA
is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides
humanitarian relief in more than 50 countries worldwide in the sectors of
nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against
Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages programs in 7 countries:
Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Haiti. Action
Against Hunger-USA implements more than $60 million in programs annually, and
approximately 1,500 permanent employees based in New York City, Washington D.C,
Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
In Kenya, Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001 and is a transformative leader in nutrition security for improved quality of life among vulnerable communities. Action Against Hunger wants to contribute to the optimal functional performance of National, County, and Community systems through strategic partnerships for innovative nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions to achieve its impact. The organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards the realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition, WASH and surveillance interventions. Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in West Pokot, Mandera, and, Isiolo counties.
Job Description
Action Against Hunger-USA
is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides
humanitarian relief in more than 50 countries worldwide in the sectors of
nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against
Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages programs in 7 countries:
Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Haiti. Action
Against Hunger-USA implements more than $60 million in programs annually, and
approximately 1,500 permanent employees based in New York City, Washington D.C,
Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.
In Kenya, Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since
2006 and is a transformative leader in nutrition security for improved quality
of life among vulnerable communities. Action Against Hunger wants to contribute
to the optimal functional performance of National, County, and Community
systems through strategic partnerships for innovative nutrition-sensitive and
nutrition-specific interventions to achieve its impact. The organization
recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards realization
of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition, WASH and surveillance
interventions. Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in
West Pokot, Mandera and Isiolo Counties
- Summary of position
We are hiring Nutrition
Officers based in West Pokot and Isiolo County under
UNICEF project to work closely with MOH and other stakeholders in the
implementation of different nutrition programs geared at improving maternal and
child nutrition of deprived communities through strengthened nutrition
resilience, enhanced health system strengthening and improved evidence based
advocacy and providing technical support to the department of health to
implement nutrition emergency response actions.
The incumbent work closely
with several lines ministries (Health, Agriculture, and Water), National
Drought Management Authority and health and Nutrition Partners in the County to
scale up nutrition emergency response geared towards improving the health and
nutrition status. Work with the Nutrition Manager, program staff, S/CHMT
members to ensure that program activities are on time on the scope and within
the budgets as stipulated in the various program documents.
The Nutrition officers
purpose, engagement and delivery is as shown below:-
Purpose:
The nutrition officers’
role is to support the implementation of nutrition project interventions in the
Counties that are geared towards addressing acute malnutrition among vulnerable
populations through a multi-sector integrated approach.
Engagement:
The Nutrition Officer
works with other program staff, the Nutrition program manager, field
coordinators and program officers to ensure project activities are implemented
according to the plans and specifications.
The position holder is
expected to participate in coordination meetings at the county level with the
MOH and Partners including NITWG, CNTF, CSG.
Coordinates with the other
nutritional NGOs, UNICEF, WFP, other partners and MoH at County and Sub County
levels.
Represent the organization
in county coordination forums, Multi Sector Platforms (MSPs) and work with
other nutrition partners at the county to build synergies with Action Against
Hunger programming.
Delivery:
Participate in development of the project work plans and spending
plans and share with the program manager or field coordinator for review and
input. Ensure that the project is implemented within the stipulated timelines
and by the standards a prescribed by the county, national and international
standards. Timely development of procurement plan at the inception of the
project and the required procurement requisitions are raised as needed.
Develop the first drafts
both qualitative and quantitative monthly, quarterly and annual project reports
for both internal and the donor and participate in project monitoring,
surveillance assessment activities like joint supportive supervision, Routine
Data Quality Assessment (RDQA), Coverage Surveys and SMART surveys.
Essential
job functions
- Support
to Health System Strengthening efforts at the County level.
- In
liaison with the County MOH and Partners develop joint work plans for key
activities as stipulated in the project document.
- In
liaison with the MOH undertake periodic capacity assessment across the
health facility staffs and structure OJT and Mentorship sessions to the
health facilities based on specific needs.
- Work
closely with the MOH and undertake classroom training to County teams on
various aspects of the nutrition program to enhance program implementation
- Participate
in coordination meeting at the County level with the MOH and Partners
including NITWG, CNTF, CSG and any other.
- Coordinates
with the other nutritional NGOs, UNICEF, WFP, other partners and MoH at
County and Sub County level
- Support
development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint
supervisions to enhance quality programming
- Support
community Health Strategy and Community Resilience activities
- In
liaison with the Community Strategy Focal persons at the County andSub
County level, support CHS activities at the community level
including community dialogue and action days, sensitization sessions for
community members among others
- Work
closely with MOH to offer technical support and sustain Mother to mother
support groups for improved MIYCN practices.
- Support
MOH to develop, implement and monitor Social Behavior Change Communication
Strategies in the County
- Support
the MOH to develop a practical community feedback mechanism geared at
improving service delivery at the County level.
- Supports
the nutrition team in the implementation of community approach through
regular contact and exchange with the community leaders,
- Reporting
and Program Development
- Compiles
program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff;
Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly
- In
collaboration with the Nutrition Program Manager prepare progress reports,
quarterly donor reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement
plan and contributes to survey reports.
- In
collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute in
defining technical strategy when required.
- Participates
in the analysis and drafting of activity reports and evaluation of the
project.
- In
liaison with the program manager develop project proposal to address
County specific gaps
- Support
MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through
the DHIS
- Participate
in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and
research studies including post distribution monitoring
- Information
exchange and cooperation with all Action Against Hunger interventions and external stakeholders
- Collaborate
with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the
projects are integrated
- Collaboration
with other Partners, MOH (S/CHMT), INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the UN working in
this area to ensure smooth running of projects.
- Work
in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of
project implementation
- Finance,
Logistics
- Prepare
cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the
work plans
- Ensure
the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence
to the budget limits
- Propose
anticipated budget realignment in line with field realities
- Participate
in the review of the Budget Follow Ups (BFUs) and to ensure that the
budget expenditures is as per the work plan and that forecasts are made to
reflect the work plans.
- In
liaison with the Program Manager and the Filed Coordinator Monitor budget
spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants
utilization including timely spending and value for money.
- Support
the Program manager in monthly budget reviews and suggesting amendments to
Finance
- Any
other roles as assigned by the supervisor
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- No
direct supervisory roles
III.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Ensure
all payment requests have clear supporting documents before being
submitted to the finance officer or base admin for payments.
- Physical Demands
- While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for
long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out
heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful
situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many
interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only
minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.
- The
job also demands long travel to remote areas of the work area, with poor
terrain and scorching sun and heat.
- The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Working Conditions, Travel and
Environment
- The
duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per
week.Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the
weekends as required.
- Must
be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international
business travel as well as to the country offices if appropriate. Based on
the country office needs, the time spent on field trips will be a minimum
of a 60% of his/her working time. While visiting the field, the employee
may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or
very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to
infectious diseases.
- Gender Equality Commitments &
Zero Tolerance to Abuse
- Foster
an environment that reinforces values of women and men, and equal access
to information.
- Provide
a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted
based on their skills and performance.
- Promote
a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders,
particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
- Help
to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual
abuse and exploitation.
- Respect
beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender,
sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national
origin, age, or marital status.
- Value
and respect all cultures.
Requirements
VII. Required Qualifications and
Professional Experience
- Degree
in BSC. Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Public health nutrition option,
nursing and any other related course.
- At
least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
- Registered
with Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute
VIII. Required
Skills & Competencies
- Conversant
with the HiNi Package
- Experience
in training of health workers and Community Health Volunteers on various
nutrition modules.
- Experience
in nutrition counseling to caregivers and community
- Experience
in conducting community dialogues
- Fluent
in English and Swahili
- Excellent
knowledge in Computer skills
- Good
communication,
- Teamwork
player
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Pension Scheme
Medical cover
General Life Assurance
cover
Leave days
Conducive working
environment
staff well-being
Job Information
- Number
of Positions 2
- Department
Name Program
- Assigned
Recruiter(s) Levis Trina
- Hiring
Manager Levis Trina
- Target
Date 11/20/2022
- Job
Opening Status In-progress
- Industry
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
- Work
Experience 1-3 years
- Salary
Competitive
- Created
Time 11/10/2022 10:05
- City
Isiolo and West Pokot
- State/Province
West Pokot
- Country
Kenya
- Zip/Postal
Code 00623
How to Apply
Application closes on 20
November 2022.