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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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions below:
Agriculture Specialist
Location: Nairobi
Requisition ID: FHI360-ANFSS-097
The Agricultural Specialist shall be the technical lead responsible for improved food and nutrition security as well as ensure linkages with service delivery and commodity management components of the project.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in agriculture or social sciences, or a related degree relevant to the field of public health with minimum five years of work experience, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus ten years of experience in implementing agricultural, nutrition and food security projects.
- Five years of experience in implementing rural livelihoods systems strengthening programs in developing countries.
- Kenya-specific experience a plus, demonstrated experience in a majority of the following areas: nutrition; food security (agriculture, livestock, livelihoods and resilience); food production, processing and marketing; private sector engagement; strategic information and data management; program design and management; and local organization capacity building.
- Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations a plus.
Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist
Location: Nairobi
Requisition ID: FHI360-FPQAS-098
Job Summary: The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist shall report to the Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHPplus) in Kenya project. The overall purpose of NHPplus is to improve the nutritional status of Kenyans.
The Food Production and Quality Assurance Specialist will oversee the overall food manufacturing and production processes and will develop and review quality and safety policies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in a food-related discipline, such as food science, microbiology, chemistry, or food industry management with five years of direct work experience as a senior expert in food production and food quality assurance or relevant Bachelor’s Degree plus ten years of direct work experience.
- Knowledgeable about national and international food safety standards and quality assurance methodologies that are customary within the food industry and mandated by government regulations.
- Proven track record in instituting quality assurance and improvement measures to achieve national and international accreditation.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, NGOs, private sector groups and donor organizations.
- Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations a plus
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at https://jobsfhi360.icims.com or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org where a detailed Job description will be availed.
Alternatively you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than August 1, 2014.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
Offers are contingent upon receipt of award and funder key personnel approval.
