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• Offer technical support provided during the
  design, implementation and evaluation of RMNCAH projects and AP RMNCAH
  programs.
• Oversee the development of concepts and
  proposals to mobilize resources for RMNCAH interventions. Ensure technical
  soundness and integration of evidence based practice in proposal documents
• Capacity of staff and implementing partners
  in the use of evidence based technical models and methods for program
  implementation and monitoring developed with emphasis on timed and
  targeted counseling, Channels of Hope, Parent Support groups, Citizen
  Voice and Action (CVA), ICCM and the expanded prevention model.
• Relevant networks, advocacy coalitions and
  policy forums established/ engaged with to inform and influence from WVU’s
  experience and to enhance organizational learning
• Needs assessments, surveys and researches
  related to RMNCAH programming facilitated
• Provide technical support provided during
  strategy development for new or long-term or additional interventions
• Prepare guidelines and tools for design,
  implementation and monitoring of RMNCAH interventions including training
  materials and appropriate IEC materials for use in Behavior Change
  Communication designed, acquired or adapted and disseminated to assist in
  achieving the goals and objectives of national health and nutrition
  technical program
• In charge of the implementation of RMNCAH
  interventions closely monitored to ensure adherence to WHO standards,
  National policy guidelines and WVU strategic direction
• Robust internal linkages with other
  sub-sectors/sectors including WASH, Food Security, Child Protection and
  Disaster Risk Reduction strengthened so as to foster:
• Integration in planning and implementation of
  field based programs and projects
• Integrated responses to emergencies and
  disasters
• Ensure routine reports are compiled and
  submitted to the Technical Program Manager – Health on monthly, quarterly
  and annual basis and ad hoc updates on RMNCAH provided as and when
  requested

• The prospective World Vision Maternal New
  Born Child Health (MNCH Specialist) employee should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in a health related discipline such as community health, medicine,
  nursing or nutrition. Possession of a master’s degree in reproductive
  health or demography is an added advantage.
• Trainers of Trainers qualifications in ttC,
  CoH-MNCH, ICCM, adolescent friendly services and training in reproductive
  health in emergencies would be an added advantage.
• At least three years of previous experience in implementing Maternal
  and Child related interventions within health programs of large NGOs
• Excellent facilitation and verbal
  communication skills.
• Good computer skills with ability to write
  technical reports, concepts and proposals.
• The incumbent should be able to live by the
  World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life
  that is an example to others.

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