Nutrition Project Manager job in Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Kenyan nationals for the following position:

2011-03-18

Nutrition Project Manager

Location Moyale

Duration: 1 year (with possible extension subject to availability of funds)

Reporting to: Concern Kenya Nutrition Coordinator (Nairobi-based)

Job Summary: To provide technical leadership, guidance and training to the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Medical Services (MoPHS) staff and to Concern Worldwide nutrition programme partners in Moyale in the implementation of the high-impact nutrition interventions (HINI) project and document the process.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full-time management of this project, including supervision of 3 staff.

Summary of Essential Qualifications

    * A nursing or nutrition degree is essential. A master’s degree in Public health or Nutrition is desirable.
* At least three years’ experience in working of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) programmes with significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at the provincial and district level and at least two year’s experience in a supervisory role.
* Familiarity with/experience of the public health approach and experience of programme planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Knowledge/experience of challenges of working with and through local partners, nutrition assessment, including surveys, rapid assessments, and surveillance.
* Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills, analytical, computer and report writing skills.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering address to: -

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800,
Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

The closing date for application is Friday, 18 March 2011.

Each application should specify the position applied for and must include three referees, at least two of which can validate field and technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

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