FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
FHI 360 is implementing a USAID funded Nutrition and Health Program plus that seeks to improve the nutritional status of all Kenyans.
FHI 360 is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the below positions.
Technical Officer, Nutrition
(6 Positions)
Location: Nairobi, Busia, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Samburu and Marsabit
Requisition ID:15725
Position Summary: The Technical Officer, Nutrition will work closely with the Nutrition Specialist, the Agricultural Specialist, M&E Specialist, County Nutrition Officer, APHIAplus Technical Nutrition Officers and other NHPplus staff to provide programmatic and technical support for NHPplus supported activities at county level.
He/She will be responsible for implementing the three component service model for NHPplus within respective county government(s) which includes Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support (NACS), High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI), Integrated Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) activities and strategies based on the approved NHPplus work plan.
The Technical Officer, will also assist the county government(s) to develop and implementation of the county advocacy plan.
This position shall report to the Nutrition Specialist, (Senior Technical Officer).
Minimum Requirements:
- University degree in Nutrition, Food science, Dietetics or other relevant Nutrition disciplines with 5-7 years’ experience or Master’s degree in above mentioned disciplines would be an added advantage with 3-5 years’ experience in nutrition.
- Experience with USAID-funded activities, especially with PEPFAR activities, is essential.
- This can include experience in: Maternal infant and young child nutrition, Baby Friendly Hospital initiative, Integrated/Community management of acute malnutrition (IMAM/CMAM), High impact nutrition interventions for child survival and development, Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support, HIV prevention or care and support, Food security programming, or Monitoring and evaluation in Nutrition projects.
- Field experience in the ASAL counties is essential as this position will be based in the county(s).
- Knowledge of the Scaling up Nutrition movement and Kenya Nutrition Action Plan is essential.
- Ability to speak local language is preferred.
Contract and Procurement Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: 15726
Position Summary: The Contract and Procurement Manager will work in partnership with the Chief of Party and other staff to provide contract administration and managerial support to ensure full compliance with donor rules and regulations to a large Nutrition and health project.
In addition to oversight of the contract duties include requisitioning and purchase of nutrition commodities, supplies and equipment in accordance with regulations.
The Contract and Procurement Manager will perform specialized tasks from pre-award to close-out.
Minimum Requirements:
- BS/BA/BCom with 7-9 years’ experience or MS/MA/MBA with 5-9 years’ relevant experience.
- Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in either the Federal Government acquisition process or in acquisition processes generally utilized in a Non-governmental Organization (NGO).
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisitions Regulations and the Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Knowledge of USAID purchasing policy and procedure.
- Demonstrated experience communicating with funders on complex contractual matters.
- Previous management experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Fluent in the host country language required.
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs, Key in the Job ID where a detailed Job description will be availed.
Alternatively you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than June 3, 2015.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
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