Nutrition Coordinator Non-profit Jobs – GOAL International
Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator
Organisation: GOAL International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Assistant Country Director – Programmes
About US:
GOAL International is an international non-profit organization that was founded in 1977 and works to promote the realization of the fundamental rights of the poor, the vulnerable, and those affected by humanitarian crisis. GOAL currently works in 16 countries, with our head office in Dublin, Ireland.
About GOAL’s Nutrition Programme:
GOAL Uganda is part of a consortium led by Tufts University to conduct a research project (One Nutrition in Complex Environments (ONCE)) funded by USAID which aims to pilot and carefully measure the effects of a multi-level multi-sectoral nutrition intervention in Agago District, Northern Uganda, and determine potential for scale up in a complex environment. The research has three aims;
- Aim 1: Implement and test two approaches to nutrition: (1) GOAL’s Nutrition Impacts Positive Practice (NIPP) program and (2) NIPP in combination with a “value-added” integrated approach (NIPP+). The latter includes access to innovative low-cost tools and technologies relating to a) WASH, b) animal health and c) agriculture.
- Aim 2: Identify best-practices emerging from the implementation of the two approaches (NIPP alone and NIPP+) through process and program monitoring for effective integration, implementation, scale-up, and uptake.
- Aim 3: Study the sustained impact of the NIPP approach and the ”value added” package (NIPP+) on knowledge and practices by gender within participating households, environmental risk factors, child health and nutritional status through a rigorous impact evaluation and longitudinal monitoring system.
GOAL Uganda is the implementation lead for the roll out of the NIPP component in Agago district as well as the data collection for the programme’s underlying studies and assessments. GOAL has implemented NIPP programming across it’s country programmes. The approach aims to improve the capacity of staff and local communities to address the underlying causes of malnutrition and to implement all nutrition activities in partnership with communities, other GOAL departments, external agencies and government ministries aiming to ensure sustainability and effectiveness. This is a new area of intervention for GOAL in Uganda and as such provides an opportunity for growth and expansion.
Job Summary: Currently, GOAL Uganda is looking for an enthusiastic Nutrition Coordinator with a strong background in community nutrition and operational research. Reporting to the ACDP, the Nutrition Coordinator will oversee the implementation of the Nutrition Programme, including the successful implementation of the ONCE project. They will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are implemented to agreed parameters, workplans, results frameworks and budgets, supporting the Nutrition Manager and the field staff and local partners to meet targets and project objectives. They will ensure that project implementation is progressing in line with GOAL and donor compliance requirements. A key component of this role will be in developing strong relations with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other key stakeholders at the local and national level, ensuring the programme is executed in line with MoH and GOAL guidelines and recognised international humanitarian standards. This position will directly manage GOAL’s Nutrition Team and is responsible for ensuring the team have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and deliverables; the role has overall accountability for Nutrition budgets, workplans and donor reporting. Given that we are looking to grow the programme, the role will also play a significant leading role in managing existing donor relationships and proactively fundraising and developing resource mobilisation materials. The position sits on GOAL Uganda’s senior programme team and will contribute towards strategic planning, strengthening of programme design and implementation and monitoring and evaluation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Nutrition programme strategic development
- Lead on the strategic design of the GOAL Uganda Nutrition programme, in line with GOAL Global’s nutrition strategy, ensuring participation and contribution from all Nutrition staff
- Document, update and disseminate an overall Nutrition country programme strategy
- Remain up to date with changes and innovation in the global Nutrition sector and support team member continuous learning, including through training
- Share learnings across GOAL Uganda’s programme areas and identify opportunities for multisectoral interventions.
- Responsible for regularly liaising with the relevant GOAL HQ technical advisors
Fundraising
- Working with the Programme Support Officer and ACDP, map and identify appropriate fundraising opportunities to support the country Nutrition programme strategy
- Working with the Technical Team, Programme Support Officer and ACDP, design and development quality Nutrition and multisectoral proposals
- Engage with other key Nutrition and related sectoral partners and donors in Uganda and elsewhere and explore the potential for funding, partnership and collaboration
Nutrition programme management
- Using an adaptive management approach, oversee the implementation of GOAL Uganda’s Nutrition programme and support and hold Nutrition Programme staff accountable for programme and project implementation
- Manage programme and project budgets and monitor financial transactions as per the Authorisation Matrix and delegation protocols
- Maintain up-to-date information on nutritional issues, current good practice and training strategies for all aspects of GOAL’s nutritional programming and pass on newly acquired information to respective field teams.
- Co-ordinate activities with other sectors i.e.; water/sanitation, health, and livelihood programs and build sustainable community approaches
- Provide technical advice, in line with GOAL’s nutrition strategy, to field staff in planning and implementing activities of the nutrition programme which includes multisectoral behaviour change using NIPP approach and might include additional nutrition approaches at community or health facility level prospectively
- Identify, nurture and manage partnerships to increase the sustainability and integration of the Nutrition programme
- Ensure programme procurement and contracting needs are managed effectively and in line with GOAL policy
- Ensure all programme reporting (internal and external) is delivered on time and is of high quality, coordinating team inputs with the support of the Program Support Officer
- Support to the programme and project managers to ensure all logistics, finance and human resources processes are followed in line with GOAL policy
Human resource management
- Line management of the Nutrition Programme Manager and any other assigned staff, ensuring that all team members have clear and measurable (SMART) performance management objectives and that they are measured regularly and in line with policy
- Identify and invest in creative Nutrition team members, working with the ACDP to identify formal and informal training opportunities and through regular mentoring and coaching
- Lead by example both upward and downward accountability and comply with all of GOAL’s accountability policies
- Ensure compliance to all GOAL, Donor and Government of Uganda policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to the implementation of the of the programme
External representation and coordination
- Manage a team coordination and outreach strategy, identify key stakeholder relationships and develop and share strategic messaging on the GOAL Nutrition programmes
- Take the lead in building and leveraging key Nutrition and related sector networks, government departments and partnerships, with specific responsibility for advocating and influencing at a district and national level for GOAL’s Nutrition programming
- Coordinate nutrition activities with relevant bodies such as MOH, UNICEF, WFP and NGOs and cultivate relationships by attending regular meetings, and ensuring that GOAL Uganda is professionally represented at Nutrition and relevant multi sectoral coordination meetings and events
- Build and sustain relationships with internal GOAL stakeholders key to the programme and drawn on them for support, advice and programme advancement
- Actively build GOAL Uganda’s stake and position at the national and international level
- Support all efforts towards accountability to project participants. This includes actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes
Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
- Work with the GOAL Uganda MEAL department to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to monitor and measure all GOAL Uganda Nutrition programming; this includes active participation in MEAL, developing new and appropriate monitoring tools and ensuring the timely collection, presentation, analysis and distribution of Nutrition programme data
- Undertake regular field visits to review and report on nutrition program progress specifically in relation to their efficiency and effectiveness and determine any future program recommendations.
- Regularly review monitoring data and manage programmes using an adaptive management approach
- Develop learning documents of high quality for internal and external audiences
- Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other district and national level stakeholders such other I/NGOs, and government actors and global agencies
Other Duties: The post holder may be requested to undertake other activities as mutually agreed with the ACDP.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Nutrition Coordinator job placement must hold a University degree at Master level in Public Health, Nutrition or related discipline. Experience may substitute for qualifications, but not the other way round
- Seven years of professional experience in managing Nutrition programming in developing countries with demonstrable knowledge of community nutrition programming with proven management/coordination experience with international organisations/agencies. At least 3 years at manager level or above.
- Experience in nutrition operational research, developing and monitoring research questions and leading research teams
- Strong programme management skills, including planning, grant and budget management
- Strong people management skill, including prioritising workloads, providing targeted support and mentoring
- Track record in developing the technical aspects for nutrition proposals
- Experience in networking and coordination at the national and district levels
- Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a proactive planning and execution
- Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills
- Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills
- Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications
- Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in strategic development and growing programmes to scale
- Adaptive management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively coordinate with internal and external actors
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda on the email: recruitment@ug.goal.ie. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES, indicate the job title in the subject line.
Deadline: 7th February 2019
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