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• Act
  as the point person for the DNCC initiative, prepare progress reports,
  responsible for organizing and coordinating meetings, often between DNCCS
  and IPs.
• Compile
  all of the project details and developments in a summary profile that is
  distributed to the DNCCs, IPs, FANTA Office, ensuring that everyone is
  up-to-date.
• Under
  the guidance of the Technical Nutrition Expert in charge of the DNCC
  Initiative, and working closely with the technical officers, Develop and
  implement the strategy for strengthening nutrition governance (within
  project team and partner levels) with detailed schedule for each
  initiative with specific timelines ensuring that all programs/activities
  stay on track.
• Supervise
  and provide technical assistance in areas related to strengthening the
  nutrition governance structures e.g Development of technical resource
  materials for the DNCC Initiative including guidelines, training manuals,
  curricula, job aids, in liaison with the FANTA team members, planning,
  facilitation and supervision of trainings.
• Render
  technical support to the functioning of the DNCC structures of the
  selected districts through providing technical assistance to OPM to
  establish the DNCC sub-committee and in strategic planning, coordination
  and oversight of DNCC Initiative, nutrition and food security activities
  in Uganda.
• Work
  closely with the M&E Officer to support identification and
  implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation system for the
  initiative as well as support data collection, analysis and dissemination
  of knowledge from the DNCC Initiative.
• Establish
  and supervise the regional level information sharing platform and
  documentation of the experiences and lessons learnt under the DNCC
  Initiative in liaison with the Knowledge Manager
• Responsible
  for ensuring all aspects of the project adhere to the budget, and he is
  typically responsible for presenting expense reports at coordinated
  meetings. Assess how each step of the project and all labour has affected
  finances and the overall budget, as well as any cost variances, to ensure
  that the initiative stays on track financially
• Significantly
  contribute to FANTA/Uganda work planning and reporting.
• Actively
  participate in regular FANTA activities such as staff meetings, retreats,
  and technical update sessions.
• Perform
  any other technical tasks as needed.

• The
  ideal candidate for the USAID FANTA Project should hold a Master’s degree
  in development studies, social sciences, nutrition, and related public
  health discipline.
• A
  minimum of three to five years’ experience in establishing, managing and
  coordination of complex and multidimensional stakeholder processes.
• Past
  exposure and experience with USAID –funded programs preferred or an
  equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good
  working knowledge of the nutrition policy, decentralization policy and
  program environment in Uganda.
• Proven
  knowledge and practical experience of working with the local
  government/district structures in Uganda.
• Proven
  ability to initiate and manage significant technical activities, including
  designing activities, mobilizing resources, identifying and managing
  partners, and reporting.
• Ability
  to undertake problem analyses and organize diverse information in a
  systematic way while thinking creatively to propose approaches to improve
  program design, implementation and results reporting
• Excellent
  written communication skills, including ability to write effectively for a
  range of audiences and purposes, including policy-makers, program managers
  and service providers. This includes the ability to make technical
  information accessible to non-technical audiences; excellent presentation
  skills; excellent organizational skills and fluency in English.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relations
  with different stakeholders.
• Possess
  the ability to interact with colleagues, vendors and customers/clients of
  all demographics and professional levels.

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