The purpose of this position is to implement the B4MCN project nutrition interventions, to ensure the operations by coordinating the project implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the assigned province.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Implement the nutrition activities of the project as per the approved budgets, scope & timeline at province level
- Ensure that all project approaches and activities, reporting tools & documentation are clearly understood and implemented accordingly;
- Ensure timely and high quality implementation of all planned activities in the province of assignment;
- Communicate timely to Grant Manager any changes or adjustments needed to the plan
- Provide adequate support to planned studies (baseline and project evaluation surveys) and help the M&E staff in close collaboration with other external partners at provincial level
- Working closely with the Grant Supervisor - Nutrition, monitor the use of business process implementation of maternal and child nutrition enhancement project to ensure that the program is aligned with WV, donor and other relevant standards
- Participate in regular project coordination meetings at province level and participate in the national coordination and project learning forums
- Support to produce regular project reports at provincial level
Educational Background:
Bachelor in Nutrition or Public Health with a relevant field experience in coordination of public health and nutrition projects: Masters in Nutrition or Public Health is an added value.
Skills/Experience:
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
- At least 1 year of relevant experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations in health and nutrition project coordination
- Advanced project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
- Good understanding of best practices in nutrition and community development
- Experience with development project management tools such as log frames, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
- Excellent supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting staff
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook).
- Fluency in French and English.
- Good understanding of World Vision and Sphere relief standards.
- Knowledge of and adherence to the Red Cross and NGO Code of Conduct.
- Oral and written communication skills in English, Kirundi and French - Essential
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
- Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to lead a team of professionals.
- Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement.
- High level of integrity and ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions
- Agreement with World Vision’s Christian ethos and participation in devotions.
Work Environment:
- Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
- Domestic Travel: Regular internal travel to project areas is required
- On call: As required
- Position will work directly with project staff and implementing partners
- Huge work load may requires work beyond regular office time
- Child friendly working environment exits in the project team
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Mar 18 2018
Active Until:
Apr 18 2018
Hiring Organization:
World Vision
industry:
Nonprofit