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.
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. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.
This contract is up to July 2024 position with a 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.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description . Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.
