Kenya: Nutrition Specialist (Ref.2014/40)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS has been operating in Kenya since 1965.CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS seeks candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded integrated health program in the coastal region of Kenya. CRS will focus on WASH and nutrition education and service delivery. *The position is based in the Kenyan Coast and is contingent upon donor funding*.

The Nutrition Specialist will ensure nutrition education and integration at the facility and community level. S/he will oversee “Essential Nutrition Actions” (ENA) training and integration per GOK and international standards and will ensure implementation of nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive strategies and integration. S/he will design and deliver realistic and pragmatic nutrition strategies and programming interventions that will lead to positive nutritional and health outcomes, with a specific focus on pregnant and lactating women and children under five years of age. The person will expected to work closely with, attend and effectively participate in Nutrition related forums within the County.

Qualifications:

· University degree in public health or nutrition or related field required.

· Minimum 5 years working in a technical management role on nutrition and health projects

· Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects in Kenya, involving coordination with multiple programs, and partner institutions.

· Proven experience integrating nutrition into health programming.

· Experience working on USAID contracts strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, organization and mediation among local actors.

· Excellent English language oral and written communication skills required.

· High personal integrity and ability to empathize and cope with people from diverse backgrounds

· Knowledge and understanding of the culture or experience working in the Coast would be an added advantage.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: The job descriptions are not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the positions.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Wednesday November 12, 2014.

Human Resources Manager

Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the email subject. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment