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The Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is an international not for profit agency based in Canada that works to eliminate vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developing countries. Although often only required by the body in very small amounts, vitamin and minerals - also known as micronutrients - support an array of critical biological functions including growth, ...
Scope of Work: The purpose of the secondment is to provide support to the design and implementation of the “Amref Health Africa Nutrition Mapping and Integration Initiative.”
Period: The secondment will have a duration of up to two years from August 2017 to July 2019.
Duty Post: Nairobi, Kenya (Amref Health Africa HQ, with monthly briefing to Nutrition International’s Regional Director, and regular reporting to the Technical Advisory Group).
Travel: Travel to Amref Health Africa offices as required (e.g., Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia)
Tasks, Deliverables, and Timelines: The Seconded Nutrition TA will lead the delivery of the following key outputs:
KEY OUTPUTS
ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATES
Due August 2017
Due September 2017
Due November 2017
Due November 2017
Due December 2017
Due February 2018
Due February 2018
Due March 2018
Due April 2018
July 2018 – June 2019
Management and Reporting
· The Seconded NTA will work under the direct supervision of the Nutrition International Regional Director based in Kenya.
· The seconded NTA will be housed in Amref HQ and an arrangement will be worked out to respond to needs ( part time in Amref / Nutrition International)
· S/he will report regularly to a Project Technical Advisory Group (TAG), which will consist of representatives from Amref and Nutrition International.
· Nutrition International will provide funding to support the secondment.
Profile of the Nutrition Staff/Consultant
· Expertise and experience in institutional strategic planning a must, within the nutrition/health sectors
· Advanced degree in Nutrition and/or Public Health
· Excellent facilitation skills a critical requirement, coupled with an ability to bring together stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds to generate consensus
· Track record of developing policy-level strategic documents that clearly convey local arrangements and priorities
· Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
· Fluency in English required
· Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills.
To apply submit a cover letter and CV by e-mail to AfricaHR@NUTRITIONINTL.ORG by 9th August, 2017 and quote job #: 2017-AFR-04 on the subject line.
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