Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014
JOB SUMMARY:
The Technical Specialist for Nutrition and Health will provide technical support to program teams both in the field and at the headquarters office implementing Counterpart’s nutrition and health portfolio. At an institutional level the Specialist will analyze existing programs and provide recommendations on program improvement and program development strategy. At a program level, the Specialist will provide technical support to various projects through developing tools, implementation strategies, and training for staff and partners. Technical assistance will be delivered through travel to the field as well as remote support on an ongoing basis and in close coordination with the headquarters backstopping teams. In terms of business development, the Specialist will provide input in the program design process. The individual selected will report to the Director of the Program Quality and Learning (PQL) Unit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of CPI’s health and nutrition portfolio contextualized in terms of current technical and funding trends and produce a report with recommendations on how to move CPI’s Program Quality and Learning Agenda forward in the sector
• Provide technical assistance in the area of nutrition and behavior change communication (BCC) to CPI projects both in person and remotely
• Develop strategies and tools for the design of specific technical components primarily in nutrition, food security, health, and behavior change communication
• Provide technical input on start-up, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and other program implementation activities as needed to ensure technical soundness of programs
• Lead BCC and Care Group capacity building efforts and adaptation of the methodologies to project contexts
• Capture, document and refine relevant knowledge products per Program Quality and Learning Agenda
• Represent Counterpart International at sector related events as needed and in coordination with PQL Director.
• Travel to Counterpart International field offices and intervention locations for delivery of technical assistance to programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MS/MA/MPH with 7 years of relevant experience with international development programs
• Minimum of 5 year of program experience in nutrition, food security, health, and behavior change communication
• Knowledge of Care Group structure and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, set priorities, and plan, implement and monitor successful program activities
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and to design and conduct interactive training
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the socio-political issues in assigned geographical areas, particularly West Africa
• Overseas field experience required
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and database management;
• Knowledge of relevant current affairs and sector trends strongly preferred
• English fluency required; foreign language skills in French, Spanish, Russian or Arabic strongly preferred.
How to apply:
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