Christian Aid NGO Project Officer - Nutrition - Jobs in Kenya

The Project Officer-Nutrition is responsible for the overall coordination, planning, provision of technical direction and oversight to local partners implementing nutrition interventions in Christian Aid.

The role is responsible for contributing to the development of Christian Aid policy, strategy, thought leadership and communication in Nutrition under the Health stream of work.

To contribute to the representation of Christian Aid to external stakeholders on Nutrition and undertake liaison and advocacy
with County and National Government partners and officials on project activities and related nutrition issues to influence and contribute to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) agenda.

Coordinate and represent Christian Aid County and National authorities and ensure activities are carried out in line with National and County strategies as far as possible and their participation. (30%).

To be responsible for recommending grants to partners, and leading in project and budget management in line with Christian Aid policies and procedures, that ensures effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners, ensures funds are used for approved purposes, and ensures timely reporting based on
robust data on activities, outputs, and impact of the project and serve as a resource person on capacity development activities on Nutrition.

The project officer will ensure that project/s are delivered on time and
within budget. (30%)

In collaboration with the Program Manager and other support functions, assist fundraising initiatives aimed at increasing the current project portfolio size by providing information for proposal writing, seeking opportunities for participating in consortia and representing the organisation in fundraising forums.

Contribute towards the development and dissemination of Christian Aid Nutrition work through publications (general, thematic sector, academic) in consultation with other support functions. (30%)

Engage in personal development for furtherance of Christian Aid Nutrition work including reading, training, mentoring and coaching among others (10%).


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