To provide Programmatic and Technical support to field staffs implement Maternal Child Nutrition Program (MCNP) in Tana River, Samburu and Baringo toward the attainment of child-well being outcomes and donor requirements.
To effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.
Major Responsibilities:
Programmatic and technical support for MCNP 50%
Provide strategic and technical support to implementation of MCNP with minimal support to sponsorship health projects
In liaison with field staff and MCNP consortium partners, ensure timely development and implementation of work plans and budgets for nutrition/health grants
Ensure all MCNP interventions are implemented within schedule , plans and budgets
Ensure timely implementation and expenditure level reviews to track and manage work plans and budgets
Provide minimal programmatic support to WVK regional offices offices based on their need
Support nutrition interventions during emergencies.
Oversee integration of MCNP into existing health projects for increased impact
Maintain relationship with UNICEF
In liaison with procurement and finance ensure timely procurement of program items
Quality assurance for programmatic Designs, Assessments, Monitoring and Evaluation processes (25%)
Ensure project work plans, progress reports are shared with donor as per approved agreement
Provide technical support during nutrition Surveys/evaluations, baselines and assessment to ensure quality check with methodology, tools and the entire process.
Ensure Nutrition project designs and/ or re- designs are done in accordance with donor guidelines, standards, WV standards and nutrition programming strategies and GoK guidelines while corresponding to community needs and contexts.
Ensure timely and quality development and review of project reports in line with UNICEF policies and reporting guidelines
Provide technical support to ensure that findings from project assessments and evaluations inform the subsequent programme designs
Ensure project documentation, reflection and learning to ensure achievement of project objectives and shared with donor, MoH and other stakeholders.
Ensure ongoing monitoring of Nutrition and health projects using the set standards and tool
Capacity building of staff (10%)
In collaboration with National Nutrition Specialist and other teams carry out capacity assessment gaps and plan capacity building for project staff on areas of need guidelines in WVK operational areas
Monitor nutrition capacity building initiatives conducted by field and MOH to ensure they meet standards
Ensure documentation and project learning are disseminated to relevant stakeholders
Support induction of new project officers in collaboration with MCNP project managers in the field
Support Health and nutrition team in analyzing and interpreting nutrition data for programmatic use.
Engagement, Networking and fundraising(10%)
Support fundraising initiatives in collaboration with Grants Acquisition Management and Communication
Ensure WVK visibility and participation in the government of UNICEF funded grants in Kenya and other relevant networks at the County and National levels.
Maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders who are crucial in the implementation of the project
Other duties 5%
Corresponding Responsibilities:
Ensure implementation of MNCH and nutrition projects related interventions are in accordance with established WVK norms and policies
Ensures consortium members (Nutrition Initiative, Harvest Plus, Kenya Agricultural Research organization and Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Health are well coordinated and project implementation is on track
Represent WVK in the government of UNICEF funded grants in Kenya and other relevant networks at the County and National levels.
Maintain close collaboration with UNICEF and MOH at national level
Provide strategic and technical support to implementation of MCNP with minimal support to sponsorship health projects
Ensure MCNP monitoring and evaluation database in filled on monthly basis
Represent WVK in the relevant nutrition networks at the County and National levels.
Spearhead strategic collaborations with relevant partners to support the project
Ensure project learning are documented and disseminated to relevant stakeholders
Ensure timely procurement of program items
Other Competencies / Attributes:
Must be a committed Christian who is able to stand above denominational and cultural diversity challenges;
Must be able to provide spiritual leadership within but not limited to chapel and daily devotions;
Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills and;
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
Must be willing to perform other duties as required.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in Nutrition, food security or related field with extensive programming experience in Nutrition specific programs.
Should be registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex environment, 3 years should have been at a project/grant managerial level.
Demonstrate experience in bio-fortification and production of nutrient dense foods
Demonstrate track record of working with and managing multiple partners and advocacy contribution
Experience in conducting surveys using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS), ODK and ENA-SMART methodologies is an added advantage.
Demonstrated understanding and experience of working with Ministries of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and other structures at county and national levels and networking with other partners
Good communication and writing skills
A team player, capable of building capacity of staff and partners