Helen Keller International Consultant - Nutrition Financing Jobs in Tanzania

Helen Keller International Consultant - Nutrition Financing Jobs in Tanzania


Scope of Work

  • In support of USAID Advancing Nutrition’s activity on developing a DRM strategy in Tanzania, the consultant will support in developing of the strategy including but not limited to stakeholder management, facilitation of meetings, and contribute to the drafting of the strategy.

  • Under the terms of the agreement, the consultant will provide the following services to USAID Advancing Nutrition, under the direction of the Chief of Party.

    Specific Responsibilities

    • Ensure that the DRM is consistent with the requirements of the NMNAP II,

    • Consult with the team of experts developing NMNAP II to get inputs needed for the DRM.

    • Participate in meetings with the Government of Tanzania to shape the DRM strategy and collaborate with USAID Advancing Nutrition team members to prepare for these meetings.

    • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to enable scheduling of meetings in collaboration with USAID Advancing Nutrition staff and represent USAID Advancing Nutrition while building relationships and engaging with key stakeholders.

    • Lead consultations with government officials and development partners in Tanzania to secure buy-in, partnership, and advice for executing the strategy development process.

    • Provide technical input into the collation of strategy options/solutions aligned to the NMNAP II timeline, based on the outcome of meetings with stakeholders

    • Support drafting sections of the strategy.

    • Lead capacity building support activities with the Government of Tanzania, as identified

    • Organize validation meeting in collaboration with the team of experts.

    Qualifications

    • At least a master’s degree in economics, nutrition, public health, food security, social sciences, international development, or a related field.

    • At least 5 years of professional experience working on multi-faceted projects including activities related to the development of government policies, strategies, budgets, and/or plans

    • Experience in developing a resource mobilization strategy;

    • Strong experience coordinating activities with multiple stakeholders to optimize use of limited resources.

    • Experience working effectively in partnership with collaborating organizations including government officials, international donors and agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.

    • Strong knowledge of multi-sectoral nutrition is a plus

    • Ability to respond rapidly to shifting implementation scenarios.

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

    • Excellent English language skills

    • This position is based in Dar es Salaam, with frequent travel to Dodoma (up to 50%).

    How to Apply

  • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current CV to Tz.recruitment@hki.org noting the specific job title in the subject line.

  • Applicants should clearly describe their field-based health work experience in their cover letter.

  • Applications will be accepted until September 25th, 2020.

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