(AFG-Kabul) Nutrition Technical Specialist (IHSAN project)
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Nutrition Technical Specialist (IHSAN project)
Description:
The Initiative for Hygiene, Sanitation, and Nutrition ( IHSAN ) is a five – year project whose goal is to assisting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( GIRoA ) , civil society organizations ( CSOs ) , and the private sector to carry out and scale up evidence – based nutrition and water, hygiene, and sanitation ( WASH ) interventions that will improve the nutritional status of women and children less than five years old . Specific project objectives include enhancing capacity to institutionalize nutrition programs, increasing adoption of optimal nutrition and hygiene behaviors at community and household levels; and increasing availability of nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation services and products increased . The project will focus on the 10 provinces with poorest nutritional indicators based on the 2014 national nutrition assessment . Recognizing that significant variations in health situations exist between districts and sub – districts in each province, we will promote improved nutrient intake and awareness and improved sanitation and hygiene practices by working with provincial health authorities and communities to strive toward improved coverage in priority areas .
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
TheNutrition Technical Specialistwill be an FHI 360 employee working and placed at the IHSAN office in Kabul . Under the guidance of the WASH/Nutrition Director, the Nutrition Technical Specialist will assist with design and coordination of nutrition activity implementation across consortium partners and also monitor activity progress and provide focused technical assistance as needed to consortium partner teams.
The responsibilities of the position include:
Assists in the design, development, planning, and implementation of the nutrition activities/projects.
Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, strategies, materials, reports,papers, and intervention for nutrition projects.
Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standardoperating procedures(SOP’s).
Assists with the implementation of the project by monitoring and documenting processes.
Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials andreports.
Develops, writes and edits technical briefs, reports, or other necessary documents to facilitate research,best practices, policies and procedures.
Conducts searches of published literature on evolving issues in assigned technical area.
Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.
Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposeappropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
Prepares reports and papers summarizing project results and assists with publications, web pages, and presentations.
Delivers presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
Ensures project implementation adheres to organization strategy and remains technically sound.
Qualifications:
Experience and Qualifications :
Masters degree in health, public health or related field.
5-8 years of technical assistance experience in health, particularly nutrition area.
Proficiency with database management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and on-line search tools required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Dari; Pashto fluency is highly desired.
Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethicalissues in assigned areas.
Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with stakeholders.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization(NGO), government agency, orprivate company.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills and strong ability to manage and meet multiple tasks.
Substantial experience of developing working relations with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with providing technical support for nutrition activities/projects highly desired.
Qualified female candidates particularly encouraged to apply.
NOTE : Applicant must be eligible to work in Afghanistan. No expatriate benefits or allowances provided.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. at http://www.fhi360.org/careers/eeo FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Job ID 17092
Area Global Health, Population & Nutrition
# of Openings Remaining 1
Job Locations Afghanistan – Kabul
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