Reporting to: Head of Programs
Job Purpose
The Food & Nutrition Pillar Manager will provide technical leadership and oversight to the Food & Nutrition Programs. Reporting to the Head of Programs, the F&N 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 broad Pillar activities, including strategic planning, program implementation, monitoring & evaluation, technical leadership and facilitation of current knowledge sharing.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide technical direction to the team for the design, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
Coordinate, manage and evaluate technical staff, and programmatic activities to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness
Participate in formulation, implementation and monitoring of assigned budgetary responsibilities.
Ensure timely & accurate reporting and documentation for internal and external requirements.
Assess staff capacities and coordinates initial or ongoing trainings based on need and program goals
Play a lead role in the recruitment, orientation and training of new technical program staff
Mentor team for leadership roles and develop potentials for Supervisor roles
Prepare monthly report using the information provided by the Supervisor
Interact with field supervisors regularly to update ongoing activities and explore new partnerships and networks
Ensure that the project is well represented in national, county and sub county-level meetings and forums
Cultivate and maintain good working relations with local communities and Government/County representatives.
Attend Nutrition-related coordination meetings and participate 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. Ma. Public health or Masters in related field will be an added advantage
3-4 years’ experience and demonstrated experience and expertise in Nutrition.
Current membership with Nutrition association
Valid certificate of Good conduct
Relevant skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated Problem solving skills, flexibility time sensitive and creativity.
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
Excellent Organization & Planning skills, and ability to identify opportunities
Excellent training and presentation skills, ability to multi task with attention to detail.
Proficient Computer skills
