World Vision Project Officer (Nutrition) Job in Lodwar, Kenya

Vacancy: Project Officer - Nutrition
 

Reference: 180-12N32066
 

Location: Lodwar, Kenya
 

Type: Fixed term, Full-time 
 

International Role: No

Purpose of the position: This position reports to the Project Manager Nutrition and its main role is to ensure the successful implementation and monitoring of Nutrition project interventions aimed at contributing to improved children wellbeing outcomes within the operation area.
 

Major Responsibilities:

Project planning and implementation

• Ensure proper planning and implementation of nutrition project interventions in area of operation as per WV and donor standards and guidelines
• Develop quality project annual work plans, budgets and 4D matrix and use to implement the project
• Ensure effective integration of nutrition interventions with other projects in the programme
• Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian commitment and advocacy into nutrition interventions.
• Ensure identification of local needs and resources and take appropriate programming measures
• Ensure accurate and quality nutrition project design documents are used
• Timely mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders during baselines and evaluations

Monitoring, reporting and documentation

• Engage community leaders and partners to plan for monitoring nutrition activities
• Develop monitoring plan with communities and partners based on WV, Ministry of Health (MoH) and donor standards; with support from the Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DME) specialist.
• Facilitate capacity building of communities and partners on monitoring and ensure participatory monthly data collection
• Ensure joint monthly monitoring of nutrition indicators as per schedule with communities and partners
• Ensure collection nutrition data using standardized tools
• Share nutrition monitoring data
• Utilize DME software for accurate data entry, analysis and interpretation
• Share nutrition baseline and evaluation reports at community and sub county levels
• Facilitate regular reflections with the community on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed
• Share data for use to develop quality reports (Annual, Semi-annul and Monthly Management Reports) in line with WV/grant reporting guidelines.
• Ensure monthly monitoring of project expenditure and level of implementation
• Ensure documentation of local needs and resources and share with appropriate sectors and partners
• Identify and document nutrition best practices from the project

Engagement and networking

• Effective representation of WVK in nutrition stakeholder meetings at county and sub-county levels in collaboration with the ADP/Project manager.
• Report on resource mobilization opportunities at county and sub-county level
• Participation in National/International nutrition days at county and sub-county level in collaboration with the ADP/Project manager.
• Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives at national level
• Work with the Ministry Health for technical direction and leveraging of resources to support nutrition interventions in the ADP.
• Facilitate community members to advocate on nutrition issues to relevant stakeholders
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications: Education / Knowledge / Technical Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree in Nutrition or their equivalent. Additional training in Community Nutrition will be an added advantage
• Must be enrolled with Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI)
• A minimum of two years working experience in Nutrition projects at community level
• Experience in partnerships including Ministry of Health and churches
• Experience in Health systems in Kenya at county, sub-county and community level.
• Good understanding of Ministry of Health systems, Nutrition programming models and standards and guidelines

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Work environment: Typically field based with frequent domestic travel
• On call: during emergencies

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: 20-Nov-14