Organisation: JSI
Research & Training Institute, Inc
Research & Training Institute, Inc
Project Name: USAID
Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)
Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to:
SPRING/Uganda Program Manager
SPRING/Uganda Program Manager
About JSI:
JSI Research & Training
Institute, Inc is a leading public health research and consulting organization,
seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail oriented person to deliver
measurable intervention results as Program Officer for Micronutrient Powders
(MNPs). This person must work well in a fast-paced and results- driven
environment with passionate and motivated coworkers.
Institute, Inc is a leading public health research and consulting organization,
seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail oriented person to deliver
measurable intervention results as Program Officer for Micronutrient Powders
(MNPs). This person must work well in a fast-paced and results- driven
environment with passionate and motivated coworkers.
About USAID SPRING Project:
Strengthening Partnerships,
Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative
agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilitate country-
led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women
and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research &
Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HKI), The International
Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff
Group (TMG).
Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative
agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilitate country-
led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women
and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research &
Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HKI), The International
Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff
Group (TMG).
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve
as the primary coordinator of follow-up interviews and appointments with
all six groups of stakeholders (government, donor agencies, civil society
organizations, business/ private sector, United Nation groups, and
academic/research institutions): - Maintain regular communication and relationships with key
informants (KIs), - Update and maintain Key Informants list as needed
- Keep track of changes to budget calendar and Uganda Nutrition
Action Plan (UNAP) meeting schedules - Schedule interviews
- Organize and manage hiring of notetakers and/or assistants as
necessary for data collection - Draft questions with research leads, conduct interviews, and
complete notes - Log transcripts and notes into group data management system
- Attend key UNAP and Budget meetings, taking notes for inclusion in
data file - Actively participate in weekly research meetings to update team on
follow-up activities - Conduct data validation meetings as needed for budget analysis and
at key points for qualitative data validation (brief clarification
interviews) - Collect
documents related to the implementation of UNAP and budgeting from the
various stakeholders and share with the research team in a timely fashion - Represent
SPRING at local UNAP meetings and potentially regional meetings, as
needed. - Technically
support the team with field visits in Uganda - Stay
informed of SPRING communications with the Office of the Prime Minister
(OPM), and join the Program Officer- SBCC SPRING OPM Liaison for regular
update meetings with OPM to present PBN findings - Support
communication and coordination with PBN staff who are conducting the
district level follow up work, specifically: - DSW, the consultant for District level budget work
- Tufts Nutrition Innovation Lab (NIL) intern and SPRING/Uganda
Program Officer- Fortification and Micronutrients for District level
follow on qualitative work - Perform
other related duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant should also possess two to three years of work experience - The
ideal candidate should hold a Master’s degree in public health, nutrition
or related field preferred, bachelor’s degree required - Excellent
interpersonal communication skills and comfortable communicating with
multiple stakeholders and of all levels - Good
knowledge and understanding of nutrition issues in country at the national
and district level, and knowledge of nutrition movements at the global and
national level - Understanding
of government protocols and able to effectively manage cross ministerial
and department communications - Significant
experience with UNAP strongly preferred - The
applicants should be highly disciplined, responsible and passionate about
work tasks. - Successful
applicants will be self-starters with a track record of success. - Past
experience in and as part of a research team is recommended. - Highly
proficient in written and spoken English; knowledge of other local
languages strongly preferred - Preference
for experience in ethnographic research (key informant interviews,
participant observations, note taking) - Preference
for experience working with budgets, ideally government budgeting - Possess
excellent communication skills and able to respond to emails and requests
in a timely fashion.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly
encouraged to send their applications via e-mail or hand deliver to these
addresses below;
encouraged to send their applications via e-mail or hand deliver to these
addresses below;
The Country Manager
SPRING Uganda
Block 01 Plot 295, Kacence,
Kaciika,
Kaciika,
Mbarara – Uganda Tel+256
(750)001251
(750)001251
OR Plot 36/37A, Martyrs Way, Ministers’
Village, Ntinda, Kampala Tel: 256750001253 – Kampala – Uganda
Village, Ntinda, Kampala Tel: 256750001253 – Kampala – Uganda
Deadline: Thursday, 18th
December 2014 by 2.00PM
December 2014 by 2.00PM
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