Job Title: Program Officer Kenya Emergency Response
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 400 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
Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for Program Officer Kenya ER grant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
About you
You will have a master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Child Health, or other related fields. Training in project management or M&E is an added advantage. At least five years’ experience in Maternal Newborn and Nutritional programs. Well-versed with Kenya’s health system and especially at the County level, Experience providing TA to MNCH programs at the National and County level. Proficiency in data management to inform programming. Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentational, team working and project management skills.
Good written and spoken English.
About the role
In this role you will be:
- Developing annual work plans and budgets for the ER grant in Kenya in coordination with County Governments to ensure timely project implementation.
- Providing technical input and facilitate NI VAS and Zinc Io ORS ER project delivery in collaboration with County Governments.
- Developing quality monthly, quarterly, and annual performance monitoring (both technical and financial) reports for the projects and ensure challenges are identifies and recommended corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Supporting the documentation of lesson learned and challenges throughout the project as a source of learning for NI and the County Governments.
- Supporting the Child Health and Nutrition Senior Program Officer to 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 project implementation.
- Supporting provision of TA to various technical working groups under COVID-19 taskforce at National and County level.
- Preparing materials for, organizing, documenting, and follow up meetings and conference calls as required in support of both internal teamwork and communications with NI’s external partners.
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.
Possibility of extension subject to funds availability and other factors. Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Kenya. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
For application: https://apply.workable.com/nutritionintl/j/E28F041F05/?fbclid=IwAR0WygppcTrKe-KWMQhQgBTuve7hz3tYY0xInKrtDIf51ZeqvHCQ9D6Qk0E
Deadline for submission: July 13, 2021
