Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Project Full Time
Deadline for submission: 8th September, 2023
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know Our Team
This role is part of Nutrition International’s Global Technical Services team, stationed at the Africa Regional Office. It involves supporting adolescent nutrition efforts at regional and country levels through policy and data analysis, enhancing implementation quality, and contributing to ongoing initiatives. This includes collaborating with the AU on the She’ll Grow Into It campaign. The role is integral to NI’s regional Adolescent and Women’s Health and Nutrition team, closely working with the external relations team in Nairobi.
About the Role
As a Technical Officer – Adolescent Nutrition, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, implementation, and monitoring of our adolescent nutrition program. You will provide technical assistance, quality assurance, and coordination across various aspects of program development, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, and project management. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our mission to improve the health and well-being of adolescents in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver technical advisory inputs for program and research planning, implementation, monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
- Provide technical support and quality assurance to Nutrition International staff and partners, addressing challenges during program implementation.
- Support the development of program components and Terms of Reference, considering gender equality issues and informed by gender analysis.
- Engage in stakeholder mapping and development of a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure meaningful involvement in the adolescent nutrition strategy.
- Coordinate regional technical briefings and communications to partners, fostering networks and collaboration for best practice sharing.
- Review, analyze, and synthesize regional policies and data related to adolescent nutrition, contributing to evidence-informed decision making.
- Manage project budgets, reports, and consultant recruitment and onboarding.
About you:
- Postgraduate degree in Public Health, Human Nutrition, Sexual and Reproductive Health, or related field.
- Qualification or training in Adolescent Health and Nutrition is desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Public Health and Nutrition in the Africa Region.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Adolescent and Women’s Health and Nutrition programs or related fields.
- Strong understanding of gender equality issues and experience in regional and international development work.
- Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of French languages is desirable
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in data analytics and understanding of public health indicators.
- Commitment to teamwork, networking, and negotiation skills.
- Problem-solving and innovative thinking.
- Strong project management skills.
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, work from home, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
