Relief International Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Jobs in South Sudan

Relief International Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Jobs in South Sudan

Position Summary:

The Health and Nutrition Advisor provides technical advice and support to the field management and the health and nutrition teams. The role holder is responsible to lead overall health and nutrition program design, develop, monitor, and evaluate health and nutrition aspects of the country programme.

The Advisor will coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional health and nutrition authorities, actively participate in health and nutrition sector coordination, supporting the development of quality standards and protocols to improve the overall program deliverables.

The role holder will also lead on all health and nutrition elements of proposals and oversight on reporting, providing capacity building for technical program staff, promoting best practice in the health and nutrition programmes, and contributing to the overall management of the country programme.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

Give technical advice to program managers on health and nutrition interventions

Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project

Provide technical support to all health and nutrition teams in all project locations, including the evaluation and impact analysis of current projects, writing of donor proposals and reporting within the required timeframes

Ensure donor requirements for data collection, reporting, and targets/achievements for health and nutrition grants are met

Identify and initiate new potential health and nutrition funding opportunities (e.g. consortiums, geographical expansion, new calls for proposals, innovation)

Carry out regular monitoring visits in conjunction with field managers, ensuring that project objectives are met within the timelines and program standards

Work closely with the Field Manager and Program Director to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently

Monitor the development of reporting systems for health and nutrition data collection, analysis and feedback to relevant stakeholder

Provide advisory support on quality control and storage of health & nutrition supplies

Program Development and Representation

Develop and maintain proactive relationship with local technical ministries, UN, INGO forums, donors, partners and other key stakeholders to maintain program visibility, quality and improve partnership

Represent RI at various technical sector meetings, regional meetings, webinars and learning events as required, in coordination with technical program managers and share learning across the teams

Program Quality Assurance

Oversee the health and nutrition management capacities/structure, evaluating health team organogram and program management abilities on a routine basis

Develop recommendations and guidelines for ensuring health and nutrition program quality across field locations and health and nutrition program sites

Routinely review existing data collection capacities and help the team improve facility-level data collection and reporting

Maintain a resource library for the health and nutrition team and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and updates within the sector. Ensure relevant health and nutrition staffs have access to appropriate information when needed.

Actively participate in the identification and management of any disaster or epidemics or direct response

Ensure the health and nutrition projects expenditures are in line with approved budgets, advising on potential under/over spending and recommending appropriate corrective action

Ensure health and nutrition projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and in accordance with RI, donor, country and international standards such as Sphere and HAP

standards including WHO recommendations

Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations to RSO advisors, as well as field staff on the quality of health and nutrition programmes and interventions during field visits and at other relevant times.

People Management

Create and maintain a work culture based on mutual respect, team spirit, where accountability is promoted, alternative viewpoints are welcomed, the team strives for excellence, and is conducive to professional growth

Promote and instill a focus on capacity building, coaching & mentoring, deepen understanding and ownership of individual roles, and strengthen performance management systems through the implementation of a comprehensive staff development plan in close collaboration with HR

Ensure staff care and wellbeing is an integrated part of programming

Promote accountability, clearly communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback through regular individual engagements and performance reviews

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Health or relevant qualifications

Minimum of 5 years professional working experience

Excellent proposal and report writing skills. Knowledge and practical experience of the principles and the design, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of humanitarian public health projects

Experience with project planning and grant management oversight (multiple donors) in humanitarian emergency context

Previous experience with managing nutrition programming (TSFP, OTP) is strongly recommended

Excellent negotiation/advocacy skills within varying cultural and professional contexts, in particular regarding donors and government officials.

High level of skill in developing, implementing and training others in the tools needed for program cycle management monitoring and review

Skilled in, and committed to, community participation/interaction, field visits and presence in program areas

Practical experience managing staff and programs in insecure locations

Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and CHS Standards, protection issues and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols.

Fluent and articulate in spoken and written English

Flexible and ability to cope with basic living conditions in the field in context of humanitarian and under developed countries.

RI Values

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

Inclusiveness

Transparency and Accountability

Agility and Innovation

Collaboration

Sustainability

Living Conditions/Environmental Conditions

This position is based 50% in Juba and 50% across all field locations. Within Juba, we offer the post-holder:

Self-contained living accommodation (own bedroom, kitchenette and sitting area) in a very safe shared compound in Juba. Field conditions varies considering the setting

6-week R&R cycle with a financial contribution towards the R&R costs

Very competitive compensation, Danger Pay and daily post differential among other benefits

Access to RI’s award-winning learning management system with a wide menu of training resources, and internal/external training courses.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Relief International Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor Jobs in South Sudan


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