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• Aim 1: Implement and test two approaches
  to nutrition: (1) GOAL’s Nutrition Impacts Positive Practice (NIPP)
  program and (2) NIPP in combination with a “value-added” integrated
  approach (NIPP+). The latter includes access to innovative low-cost tools
  and technologies relating to a) WASH, b) animal health and c)
  agriculture. 
• Aim 2: Identify best-practices emerging
  from the implementation of the two approaches (NIPP alone and NIPP+)
  through process and program monitoring for effective integration,
  implementation, scale-up, and uptake.
• Aim 3: Study the sustained impact of the
  NIPP approach and the ”value added” package (NIPP+) on knowledge and
  practices by gender within participating households, environmental risk
  factors, child health  and nutritional status through a rigorous
  impact evaluation and longitudinal monitoring system.

• Lead on the strategic design of the GOAL Uganda Nutrition programme,
  in line with GOAL Global’s nutrition strategy, ensuring participation and
  contribution from all Nutrition staff
• Document, update and disseminate an overall Nutrition country
  programme strategy
• Remain up to date with changes and innovation in the global
  Nutrition sector and support team member continuous learning, including
  through training
• Share learnings across GOAL Uganda’s programme areas and identify
  opportunities for multisectoral interventions.
• Responsible for regularly liaising with the relevant GOAL HQ
  technical advisors

• Working with the Programme Support Officer and ACDP, map and identify
  appropriate fundraising opportunities to support the country Nutrition
  programme strategy
• Working with the Technical Team, Programme Support Officer and ACDP,
  design and development quality Nutrition and multisectoral proposals
• Engage with other key Nutrition and related sectoral partners and
  donors in Uganda and elsewhere and explore the potential for funding,
  partnership and collaboration

• Using an adaptive management approach, oversee the implementation of
  GOAL Uganda’s Nutrition programme and support and hold Nutrition Programme
  staff accountable for programme and project implementation
• Manage programme and project budgets and monitor financial
  transactions as per the Authorisation Matrix and delegation protocols
• Maintain up-to-date information on nutritional issues, current good
  practice and training strategies for all aspects of GOAL’s nutritional
  programming and pass on newly acquired information to respective field
  teams. 
• Co-ordinate activities with other sectors i.e.; water/sanitation,
  health, and livelihood programs and build sustainable community approaches
• Provide technical advice, in line with GOAL’s nutrition strategy, to
  field staff in planning and implementing activities of the nutrition
  programme which includes multisectoral behaviour change using NIPP
  approach and might include additional nutrition approaches at community or
  health facility level prospectively
• Identify, nurture and manage partnerships to increase the
  sustainability and integration of the Nutrition programme
• Ensure programme procurement and contracting needs are managed
  effectively and in line with GOAL policy
• Ensure all programme reporting (internal and external) is delivered
  on time and is of high quality, coordinating team inputs with the support
  of the Program Support Officer
• Support to the programme and project managers to ensure all
  logistics, finance and human resources processes are followed in line with
  GOAL policy

• Line management of the Nutrition Programme Manager and any other
  assigned staff, ensuring that all team members have clear and measurable
  (SMART) performance management objectives and that they are measured
  regularly and in line with policy
• Identify and invest in creative Nutrition team members, working with
  the ACDP to identify formal and informal training opportunities and
  through regular mentoring and coaching
• Lead by example both upward and downward accountability and comply
  with all of GOAL’s accountability policies
• Ensure compliance to all GOAL, Donor and Government of Uganda
  policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to the implementation of
  the of the programme

• Manage a team coordination and outreach strategy, identify key
  stakeholder relationships and develop and share strategic messaging on the
  GOAL Nutrition programmes
• Take the lead in building and leveraging key Nutrition and related
  sector networks, government departments and partnerships, with specific
  responsibility for advocating and influencing at a district and national
  level for GOAL’s Nutrition programming
• Coordinate nutrition activities with relevant bodies such as MOH,
  UNICEF, WFP and NGOs and cultivate relationships by attending regular
  meetings, and ensuring that GOAL Uganda is professionally represented at
  Nutrition and relevant multi sectoral coordination meetings and events
• Build and sustain relationships with internal GOAL stakeholders key
  to the programme and drawn on them for support, advice and programme
  advancement
• Actively build GOAL Uganda’s stake and position at the national and
  international level
• Support all efforts towards accountability to project participants.
  This includes actively engaging participating communities as equal
  partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes

• Work with the GOAL Uganda MEAL department to ensure that appropriate
  systems are in place to monitor and measure all GOAL Uganda Nutrition
  programming; this includes active participation in MEAL, developing new
  and appropriate monitoring tools and ensuring the timely collection,
  presentation, analysis and distribution of Nutrition programme data
• Undertake regular field visits to review and report on nutrition
  program progress specifically in relation to their efficiency and
  effectiveness and determine any future program recommendations.
• Regularly review monitoring data and manage programmes using an
  adaptive management approach
• Develop learning documents of high quality for internal and external
  audiences
• Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other
  district and national level stakeholders such other I/NGOs, and government
  actors and global agencies

• The ideal candidate for the GOAL International Nutrition Coordinator
  job placement must hold a University degree at Master level in Public
  Health, Nutrition or related discipline. Experience may substitute for
  qualifications, but not the other way round
• Seven years of professional experience in managing Nutrition
  programming in developing countries with demonstrable knowledge of
  community nutrition programming with proven management/coordination
  experience with international organisations/agencies. At least 3 years at
  manager level or above.
• Experience in nutrition operational research, developing and
  monitoring research questions and leading research teams
• Strong programme management skills, including planning, grant and
  budget management
• Strong people management skill, including prioritising workloads,
  providing targeted support and mentoring
• Track record in developing the technical aspects for nutrition
  proposals
• Experience in networking and coordination at the national and
  district levels
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and
  meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a
  proactive planning and execution
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and
  negotiating skills
• Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with
  proven financial management skills
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office
  applications
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate with partners from a broad
  range of backgrounds and experiences

• Demonstrable experience in strategic development and growing
  programmes to scale
• Adaptive management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and
  effectively coordinate with internal and external actors

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