Nutrition Manager Job in Kenya at Helen Keller International

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. 

Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States. HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition. 

To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative services for nutrition, control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and eye health. 

The hallmark of the organization’s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures. HKI is initiating program activities in Kenya and intends to build the program incrementally from a strong program base.

HKI is collaborating with NCBA/CLUSA to respond to the USAID Request for Application (RFA) Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Improving Resilience (REGAL – IR) Project in Kenya. 

The project objective is to enhance resilience of communities in five arid districts in Northern Kenya. 

REGAL will use a Community-Based Natural Resource Management Approach that strengthens communities, local community-based organizations and government capacity to better manage natural resources.

The Nutrition Manager will be part of the Senior Management Team of the project and work closely with the project team, local communities, and local government authorities/technicians to identify opportunities that build nutrition awareness and reduce the incidence of acute malnutrition (wasting) among under five children in the targeted districts. 

S/he will use research-based Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and relevant Behavior Change Communication (BCC)methodologies to promote behavior change within communities that support improved nutrition practices. 

The Nutrition Manager will draw from different internal project specialists and external consultants to develop an integrated approach to building nutritionawareness based on the Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) framework and will include home-based food production, meal preparation, as well as improved hygiene and sanitation practices that reduce the incidence of diarrhea. 

The Nutrition Manger will work through communities, local and national government institutions to jointly design, implement, monitor and evaluate nutrition activities to strengthen capacity for sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the nutrition component of the Regal-IR project and represent HKI as a member of the Senior Management Team for the project; participate in the design and implementation of internal management systems for the project;
• Ensure that gender gap analyses and research evidence informs the designs of all nutrition activities;
• Ensure that REGAL-IR activities are done in partnership and complement ongoing activities supported by other projects (APHIA-Plus, UNICEF, WFP, etc);
• Collaborate with project staff and key stakeholders to identify opportunities, project designs and activities that contribute to improve nutrition practices;
• Together with project staff and other stakeholders in the government and communities, assess the nutritional status through research and informed baseline surveys; Develop project designs that ensure the highest potential for sustainable success in reducing the incidence of malnutrition;
• Provide nutrition technical assistance to project staff provincial and district government counterparts, non-governmental partners and other stakeholders;
• Coordinate and manage the use of research data to develop/refine BCC materials;
• Ensure the pre-testing and revision of all BCC materials developed in areas of nutrition, homestead food production and Hygiene/sanitation; ensure that all BCC materials have technically correct messages and are in line with government policies.
• Develop planning to introduce new BCC materials for use in the training identified partners within the government and communities. Develop and introduce appropriate tools for monitoring and evaluating BCC interventions through key stakeholders.
• Design training programs (including need assessment, training curricula, lesson plans, and training materials) related to nutrition and lead the development of monitoring and evaluation plans following the trainings.
• Collaborate with agriculture and animal husbandry staff in organizing and conducting research and surveys, that inform nutrition activities in home-based food production;
• In collaboration with the project team, implement evidence-based project designs in home-based food production that meet micro-nutrient requirements to improve diet quality;
• Work with Nutrition, Agriculture and Livestock training Officers and other Program Officers in all aspects of training development, including training curricula, lesson plans, and training materials;
• Supervise the performance of HKI staff working within the nutrition component of the Regal-IR project;
• Ensure accurate and timely project and financial reporting that comply with donor requirements for the project;

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field with strong practical experience in implementing nutrition programming, at both the government and the community levels;
• At least 6 years of related field experience in nutrition programming (e.g., micro nutrients,infant and young child feeding and women’s nutrition), including strong quantitative analytic skills; experience in programming nutrition initiatives through home-based garden, an advantage;
• Practical experience with behavior change communication strategies in support of nutrition programs necessary;
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking and supporting data collection, analysis and report and article writing, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and food security programs and issues in the developing world, particularly in Kenya, including demonstrated ability to track and disseminate new developments in the field;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with government, academia, and other stakeholders in Kenya at the national, provincial and district level.
• Excellent oral and written English. Demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents, and to prepare presentations and articles.
• Excellent oral and written Kiswahili an advantage;
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external contacts, as well as internal Colleagues;
• Demonstrated team leadership skills that motivate staff and build team cohesion;
• Proven planning and organizational skills;
• Computer Literate in MS Operating Systems, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 
• Experience with Epi-info and SSPS an advantage;

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV, Application letter stating clearly the position that you are applying for as the subject line (Nutrition Manager REGAL – IR), names and contacts of three references, a daytime telephone/ mobile contact to rkatana@hki.org by the close of business on 15th June 2012.

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NGO Program Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya (Safe Water)

Job Announcement
 

Program Manager - Monitoring for Safe Water
 

Background
 

Aquaya is a San Francisco-based research and consulting organization dedicated to accelerating safe water delivery in developing countries. 

Our work includes a focus on effective water quality monitoring strategies and policies in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
 

Although contaminated drinking water is a primary cause of diarrheal disease, reliable and comprehensive information on water quality is limited in developing countries.
 

Through our Monitoring for Safe Water program, Aquaya will partner with relevant water sector stakeholders from at least five countries in sub-Saharan Africa to evaluate constraints to water quality testing in a range of low-resource contexts. 

We will enroll a total of 30 water supply and health surveillance agencies in a payments program designed to incentivize and evaluate achievement of testing targets. 

This three year applied research program is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
 

Position Description
 

Aquaya is seeking a Program Manager for our Monitoring for Safe Water Program. 

Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager will be responsible for executing the overall program strategy and work plan and for supervising program staff. 

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, where Aquaya maintains a regional office. 

We are seeking an ambitious candidate who can lead the expansion of Aquaya’s presence in Sub-Saharan Africa.
 

Responsibilities

• Execute the overall project strategy and work plan
• Maintain daily oversight over program activities
• Directly supervise two Program Associates and an Office Administrator based in Nairobi
• Participate in networking meetings with relevant water sector stakeholders
• Organize program workshops and conference presentations
• With input from the Senior Management team and program partners, manage the development and advertisement of a Request for Proposals to solicit interest in program participation, review proposals, and select program participants
• With support from the Senior Program Manager, develop payment plans and negotiate program agreements with selected participants
• Oversee data collection
• Assist with data analysis, preparation of reports and publications, and other dissemination activities
• Liaise with program partners, including the International Water Association,
• Provide written program updates to the Senior Program Manager at designated intervals
• Work with Office Administrator to track program budget
• Track progress against milestones and timeline

Required Skills

• Demonstrated interest in the water sector and/or international development
• Demonstrated management, leadership, and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to challenging circumstances
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Fluency in English required. French and Portuguese speakers are encouraged to apply

Required Experience

• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible professional experience
• Graduate degree in a relevant field (international development, public health, civil and environmental engineering, public policy, economics) preferred
• Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred

Position details
 

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

This is a full-time, exempt position.
 

Compensation includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits. 

The target start date for this position is September 1, 2012.
 

Candidate must be able to obtain legal right to work in Kenya.
 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@aquaya.org.

Closing date: 01 Aug 2012

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Pact Project Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Position: Project Manager
 

Platform: Pact – KCSSP SAFE Coast Project
 

Supervised By: KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party
 

Supervises: The Project Manager will supervise, the MERL/Project Officer, Logistics/procurement and Admin Officer
 

Period: 10 months with possibility of extension
 

Location: Mombasa with frequent and Extended travel within the coastal region
 

Work Schedule: Fulltime: Pact (Kenya country office) regular work hours
 

Benefits: In accordance with country office policies
 

Job Purpose
 

Reporting to the KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party, the Project Manager shall be responsible for the implementation and administration of the SAFE Coast project at the coast of Kenya. 

The jobholder will lead in the preparation of work plans, budgets and technical reports as well as collaboration in the monitoring and evaluation of the program in addition to directly overseeing all on-the-ground implementation activities. 

In addition the project manager shall oversees the day to day management of the project, its staff, as well as be responsible in ensuring that property related to the project is handled with utmost caution as per the Pact
guidelines. 

He/She will be Pact’s local representative working with communities, the 10 CSO partners, Peace Committees and local government agencies local administration and any other stakeholders that are part of or involved with the SAFE project. 

This is a Mombasa based position with frequent and extended travel within the coastal region.

Description of Duties
 

Project Management

• Provide leadership, coordination, and management of the Project Implementation Plan
• Ensure implantation in line with budget and project document
• Provide monthly financial forecasts and review expenditure and reports for both direct costs and partners
• Review grant implementation as per calendar to ensure implementation is as per schedule
• Manages and supervises the work of the Project team, and logistics and procurement officer and driver working on this project.
• Ensure donor regulations are respected and all donor and Pact policies and procedures are respected.

Project Coordination

• Liaise on a regular basis with the KCSSP team to ensure the coordination of Safe Coast activities within the larger project.
• Liaises with the rest of the KCSSP and Pact projects in building synergy and sharing of lessons learned.
• Ensure regular coordination and communication with partners.
• Ensure partners are coordinating amongst themselves and sharing lessons
• Liaison, Communication and representation
• Coordinates all external meetings related to the project
• Represents Pact at meetings within the area of operation, the wider network and beyond as directed
• Support in improving networking contacts with external parties through meetings and disseminating timely information
• Strengthen partners’ relations based on respect among equals and geared towards empowering the community.
• Develops and oversees communication and strategies to reach multiple stakeholder groups as per the media component of the project

Monitoring and evaluation

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports and reports required
• Oversee the monitoring of the story telling component of the monitoring
• Ensure timely reporting on key issues and trends at the coast as they arise this will include notes from meetings, updates on trends in political situation
• Ensure partners and colleagues are collecting stories and photos of activities to better communicate Interaction with Key Pact and ACT! staff

The Project coordinator will be managed Deputy Chief of Party. 

He/she will interact on a day to day basis and work very closely with:

• Program Manager, Peace building and Conflict Management.
• The KCSSP Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party
• The Pact Senior Program Officer
• The Pact Program Officer
• Communications Officer
• The Grants Managers

He /she will also work with all KCSSP peace building program officers including the Democracy and Governance and Monitoring Evaluation Results and Learning teams
 

Skills and Qualifications
 

The minimum requirements:

• A degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree in related field an added advantage
• Post graduate diploma in Project Management an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in planning and or management of program areas, program management in an NGO– experience in Peace building and Governance setting an added advantage
• Experience managing a USAID funded project/ program
• Experience in community based resource management, peace building and governance
• Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals too effectively meet program needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out Program objectives
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of peace and development projects in the coastal region
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency French and/or Kiswahili preferred

Deadline for submission is Wednesday 6th June 2012.
 

Work experience within the coastal region will be an added advantage.
 

When submitting please indicate clearly in the subject field the position you are interested in.
 

Due to the urgency of filling up this position, applications for this position shall be reviewed as they
come in.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an application to kenyahr@pactworld.org. Work experience within the Coastal region will be an added advantage. The deadline of submission: 6th June 2012 mid-night.

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor and/or Pact, Inc. Kenya. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact, Inc. Kenya is a voluntary “at will” relationship. This job description may change from time to time.

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