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Overview/Responsibilities:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Associate Director, Technical - Nutrition in Maputo, Mozambique.
Additional Responsibilities:
The Associate Director, Technical - Nutrition will ensure that project activities reflect proven, evidence-based approaches and the latest technical innovations in the area of nutrition and that they respond directly to local priorities and USAID direction. He/She will ensure that activities use state-of-the-art approaches, methods, and tools, and that nutrition program elements and approaches are well integrated with the overarching strategy.
- Leads the operational and tactical activities for SAFRA project in Mozambique.
- Oversees the strategic direction, budgetary planning, and technical process of department to ensure project objectives are met.
- Ensure that the project incorporates state-of-the-art nutrition related research and programming into technical strategies, program design, country implementation, and policies for global programs.
- Provide technical oversight of all protocols, guidelines, and other technical approaches of the project.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance and support for nutrition programming, including working closely with the project’s Technical Advisors to ensure synergy and integration.
- Adapt global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the local country context.
- Provide technical mentorship to staff and partners to enhance their quality and effectiveness in implementing nutrition interventions and strategies for the project.
- Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms in the specific technical area.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition and food security projects in developing countries.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor project results.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
- Applied skills in designing and implementing programs with a strong focus on nutrition.
- Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders in other organizations.
- Demonstrated capacity to support and supervise staff.
- S/he must have strong writing and organizational skills for reporting on program and study results.
- Strong English and Portuguese skills required.
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent - Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
