Helen Keller Job Opening for Nutrition Coordinator in Abuja

Helen
Keller – Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee,
Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of
the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City,
HKI currently conducts programs in 22 countries in Africa and
Asia as
well as in the United States.

HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest
level of technical expertise in preventing and treating blindness and
malnutrition. The mission of HKI is to save the sight and lives of the
most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  We combat the causes and
consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs
based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator

Location: Abuja

Background

• Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition
  (SPRING) is a five-year (2012 – 2016) cooperative agreement funded by
  the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to
  provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilitate country-led,
  regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women
  and children.
• The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research &
  Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HKI), the
  International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Save the Children
  (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG). USAID Nigeria has provided field
  support funding to the SPRING Project to work in Anambra, Imo and Rivers
  States with a focus on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training
  packages and technical assistance (TA) that supports development of a
  national Social and Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics, or Masters in Public Health (with a focus on Nutrition)
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in nutrition development programs and with international NGO

Job Responsibilities

• As a member of the SPRING Team, the Nutrition Coordinator will
  work under the direction of the SPRING Nigeria Nutrition Advisor in the
  day-to-day support of the successful implementation of the SPRING
  Nigeria Project. Overall, the Nutrition Coordinator provides operational
  and programmatic support in coordinating technical and administrative
  inputs for the project.
• The Nutrition Coordinator will report to the SPRING/Nigeria Nutrition Advisor, based in Abuja.

Technical Capacity:

• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities
  in Anambra, Imo and Rivers States respectively and provide input into
  the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
• Provide technical support to the partners and relevant
  Government counterpart to build their capacity in implementing IYCF
  activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
• Responsible for facilitation of trainings, support State level
  planning and activities on Community Infant and Young Child Feeding and
  other nutrition activities as agreed in the annual workplan.
• Support the work of consultants in the States as needs arise.
• Document technical team meetings, partner meetings, conferences,
  and workshops, so that notes are circulated to team members not in
  attendance and to SPRING/HQ.
• Provide support on technical initiatives, including performing
  literature searches, investigating key issues, and contributing to
  technical activities as required.
• Maintain good relationship with Government and non Government partners working on Nutrition in the State.
• Under the Supervision of the Nutrition Advisor, manage the
  preparation, coordination, and execution of special technical events,
  such as trainings.
• Participate in meetings, seminars, debriefings and other technical meetings.
• Compile State level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
• Develop State level annual, quarterly and monthly workplans as agreed with the line manager.
• Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or
  the timely completion/review of SPRING technical reports, such as:
  monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work
  plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.
• Represent SPRING in State level meetings such as SCFN, working groups, etc.
• Perform other duties and tasks as determined by the
  SPRING/Nigeria Country Manager and Nutrition Advisor and other members
  of the SPRING staff, including coordination of travel and assisting
  SPRING/HQ staff when in country.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirement
• Able to work under pressure, minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
• Experience working with an international NGO
• Interest in development issues
• Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple
  tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and
  quality;
• Strong organizational skills and communication skills
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and a good team player.
• Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially

How to Apply
 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and current curriculum vitae to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s).

Note: Only E-mail applications will be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be notified.