Welthungerhilfe NGO Job Opportunities in Kenya
Welthungerhilfe NGO Nutrition Officer Job Opportunities in Kenya
Role:The Nutrition Officer will be based in Nairobi under the general direction and guidance of the Deputy Country Director. The Nutrition Officer will ensure that all food and nutrition security programming is of excellent technical quality, attracts donor funding and contributes significantly to national learning, advocacy and programme development. In addition to advising on the nutritional component of Welthungerhilfe’s projects, the Nutrition Officer will be expected to lead on sectoral assessment, project design and master budgeting, and coordination. The post holder is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives with regards to nutrition are successfully achieved. The post-holder shall also contribute to the implementation of the country strategy and actively lead in the development of nutrition security. In most circumstances, the post holder will be expected to mentor and/or provide capacity building for existing programme and project staff.
Key areas of responsibility:
Programme Support•Build up a Food and Nutrition Security programme and ensure that nutrition security is integrated into Welthungerhilfe’s programme
As part of the programme department, ensure all programme and project staff receive the necessary and appropriate technical support. In consultation with staff and project managers agree on the range of advice, support, training and/or other assistance required to facilitate high quality programming. This will involve regular visits to Welthungerhilfe’s operational areas.
To lead in the preparation of situational analyses, background information, policy formulations, establishing indicators etc inNutrition Security.
Build on technical knowledge, latest research in the sector and current/previous programming to develop proposals for new programming in close coordination with the programme staff.
Actively participate in key relevant internal meetings such as Senior Management Team or Area-based meetings as required. Participate in any Donor visit to project(s) within your portfolio as required.
Lead on multi-sectoral / nutrition technical assessments in coordination with other WHH thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.
Working with the Head of Projects and the Programme department, develop Nutrition Security integration plans and master budgets and contribute to Welthungerhilfe’s overall Food and Nutrition Security strategy.
Provide technical checking of Nutrition strategies, assessments and projects as necessary, and proactively promote high quality Nutrition technical approaches within country programmes. Working closely with relevant staff, initiate fundraising for the Nutrition sector, including development of high quality concept notes and proposals, and engagement with donors’ technical Advisers.
Prepare and oversee Nutrition programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
Review relevant monitoring reports to ensure that nutritional technical aspects are well articulated and captured. Capacity Building:
Identify learning and training opportunities for Welthungerhilfe staff and partners and work as a mentor and role model for less experienced staff.
Oversee development and deliver technical training material that will improve aspects of Nutrition work within Welthungerhilfe, at country level.
Assist in the development of tools for project staff and partners to improve the quality of food and nutrition security work. Where necessary provide technical training for project staff and partners as required.Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
Ensure that Welthungerhilfe’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and Government, and participate in the Nutrition technical forum.
Take steps to document lessons learned, from Nutrition programmes, for wider dissemination.
In collaboration with senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decisionmakers at all levels.
To identify opportunities and
material to contribute to Nutrition communications and media work, acting as a spokesperson when required.
Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience in Nutrition programmes in Kenya.
Bachelor’s Degree level of education in Public Health Nutrition, or a related subject, or equivalent field experience
Previous experience of Nutrition project management, implementing Nutrition programmes within donor constraints, on time and within budgets
Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff in Nutrition technical skills
Experience in food security and/or agricultural projects
Experience of representation and ability to represent Welthungerhilfe effectively in external forums.
Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors
Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
Excellent communication skills both written and spoken•Strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
Be a team player and able to work under tight schedules Desirable:
Specific experience of designing and managing ECHO, OFDA, BMZ, DFIDand other major donor project
Welthungerhilfe NGO Communication Officer Job Opportunities in Kenya
Key areas of responsibility
Design, develop, and manage communications
Compile and edit bi-weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the activity’s progress and impact
Oversee collection of anecdotal information and other evidence of progress and achievement.
Develop content for public information products including fact sheet, press releases, media advisories, PowerPoint presentations and success stories
Review public-facing communication documents/publications to ensure quality control and consistent messaging
Report program status and impact to various audiences and through a variety of formats
Provide timely reports and feedback on deliverable as required
Train staff and partners on branding and marking plan, and photography requirements
Supports partners’ communication needs and events coverage
Draft and edit content for Facebook and Twitter
Support the overall development of the quarterly and annual work-plan and compile all collateral materials to support the work-plan
Qualifications:
Demonstrated outstanding work experience with Kenyan media and positive public recognition
Ability to produce short videos and audios for internet publishing
Ability to produce good quality pictures for publishing purposes
Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)
Working knowledge of visual aids and its computer programs (publication software including web design)
Strong understanding of how to frame different stories for different audiences.
Knowledge of working with newsletters, blogs and IT design programs as well as eCommunication. Flexible and ready to travel
Ability to work under pressure and keep deadlines
B.A Degree preferably in Applied Communication (Corporate Communication), Journalism and Mass communication or any other related field.
A minimum work experience of three (3) years in a similar position preferably in an INGO Knowledge of German language is a plus Those qualified and readily available are encouraged to apply.
Application closing date is 25th September 2017 Positions to be filled latest 15th October 2017
How to apply:
Please email your resume to:
ro.ken.recruitment@welthungerhilfe.de
Addressed to:
Human Resource Manager
Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action
P.O Box 38829-00623
NAIROBI
For more information and job application details, see; Welthungerhilfe NGO Job Opportunities in Kenya
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