Job Purpose
The Food & Nutrition Pillar Manager will provide technical leadership and oversight to the Feed Nutrition Programs. Under the supervision of head of Programs, the FAN manager will oversee technical staff and ensure effective implementation of Nutrition projects as well as integration of nutrition within other pillars. She/he will be responsible for leading a broad spectrum of activities, including strategic planning, overall program execution and evaluation, technical thought leadership and facilitation of current knowledge sharing.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provides technical direction to the team for the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
Coordinates, manages and evaluates technical staff, and programmatic activities to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness
Participate in formulation, implementation and monitoring of assigned budgetary responsibilities.
Ensures that internal and external reporting and documentation requirements are on-time and accurate
Assesses staff capacities and coordinates initial or ongoing trainings based on need and program goals
Plays a lead role in the recruitment, orientation and training of new technical program staff
Models leadership to all staff and intentionally develops the Supervisor’s leadership potential
Prepares a monthly report using the information provided by the Supervisor
Supervises in the field each Supervisor who reports to him/her at least once per month, conducts QIVCs and completes all sections of the Supervisor supportive supervision checklist every quarter
Ensures that the project are well represented in national, county and sub county-level meetings and forums
Cultivate and maintain good working relations with local communities and Government representatives.
Attend Nutrition-related coordination meetings and participates in nutrition technical working groups/forums
Assist in project review and documentation of lessons learnt for wider dissemination.
Perform other duties as would be required by the Head of Programs.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Nutrition & Dietetics. MS/MPH in public health or related field will be an added advantage
3-4 years’ experience and demonstrated expertise in Nutrition.
Current membership with Nutrition association
Valid certificate of good conduct
Relevant skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Capability to seek and raise funds
Demonstrated Problem solving skills flexibility time sensitive and creative
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
Demonstrated Planning skills, Prioritizing and identifying opportunities and
Excellent training and presentation skills, able to multi task with attention to detail.
Proficiency in computer skills MS Office
