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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Nutrition Specialist.
Description:
The Nutrition Specialist works closely with the Technical Director for Nutrition in leading the nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive activities for the project in accordance with global best practice, donor and FHI 360 requirements. The Nutrition Specialist participates in strategy, program implementation, program monitoring, evaluation in relation to integrated nutrition and agriculture interventions at the community and household level. This include capacity building and technical assistance to government, civil society and community stakeholders. This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provide technical thought leadership to ensure implementation of nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive strategies and activities.
- Implement and plan strategies that ensure integration in program interventions focused on nutrition, agriculture and livelihoods.
- 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.
- Track and report against Feed the Future and other nutrition indicators and disaggregate data to analyze results within each domain.
- Conduct assessments, reviews and audits to assess ways to continually strengthen the focus, quality and type of interventions.
- Work closely with provincial teams and other technical counterparts to ensure synergistic and comprehensive programming.
- Develop tools, frameworks and resources as needed for the Project.
- Identify successful practices in the project that can be showcased in publications, communication materials and conferences.
- Prepare communications materials that highlight the Project’s nutrition to agriculture programming, successes and lessons learnt;
- 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 Malawi.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor project results.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Qualifications:
- Master's 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 skills required.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
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, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
