Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) Coordinator US Non-profit Jobs – FHI360
Job Title: Multi-Sectoral Nutrition
(MSN) Coordinator
Organisation: FHI360
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
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,
technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of
capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360
serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
Job Summary: The
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition (MSN) Coordinator will provide guidance and be responsible
for facilitating the implementation of
objective three of the second Uganda Nutrition Action Plan (2020-2025) through working
closely nutrition focal persons at KCCA
and its Divisions; Directorate of Strategic Coordination and Implementation at
OPM, UNAP implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Nutrition implementing Partners. He/she
shall report to the Technical Director Nutrition
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: Under
the supervision of the Technical Director Nutrition, working closely with the
Activity leads and technical officers, Nutrition Focal Persons at KCCA and its
Divisions; Directorate of Strategic Coordination and Implementation at OPM,
UNAP implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) MSN coordinator
shall:
- Serve as the USAID MCHN Activity point
person for the MSN and KCCA and its Divisions; Directorate of Strategic
Coordination and Implementation at OPM, UNAP implementing Ministries,
Departments and Agencies (MDAs), support KCCA and its Divisions;
Directorate of Strategic Coordination and Implementation at OPM, UNAP
implementing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) implementation of the enabling
environment actions under objective three of the UNAPII. - Liaise with KCCA; Directorate of Strategic
Coordination and Implementation at OPM, UNAP implementing Ministries,
Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to participate in; - Regular MSN coordination meetings
- Implementation of strategy for
strengthening functionality of MSN in Kampala Capital City Authority
(KCNCC) and the five divisions (DiNCCs) in accordance with the UNAP II
SOP. - Orientation of partners, on the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) for UNAP coordination Structures and Nutrition
Governance using approved OPM SOPs and Nutrition Governance Manuals. - Build capacity of Sector Nutrition
Coordination committees in adaptive leadership at national and subnational
levels for improved MSN governance - Liaise with USAID IPs and other IPs to
strengthen the local governments DNCC functionality. - Liaise with USAID MCHN M&E
department to support the use of data to analyse performance, facilitate
learning, improve nutrition governance pillars at national and subnational
levels based on the UNAPII MEAL framework indicators of the Nutrition
Governance objective. - Liaise with the USAID MCHN Knowledge
Manager to: - Establish and supervise the national and
subnational level information sharing platform and documentation of the
experiences and lessons learnt under the MSN Platform: - Foster and support use of program experiences
and lessons learnt for continuous quality improvement. - Support the USAID IPs
establish/strengthen regional level learning platforms and build capacity
of DNCCs to manage the learning. - Ensure sharing of state of evidence of
SNCC, KCCA-NCC and KCCA DiNCC and best practices
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a master’s
degree in human nutrition with a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning
and/or management studies. - At least three years’ experience in
coordination of complex and multi-sectors - Proven knowledge and practical
experience of working with the local government/district structures in
Uganda. - Knowledge of the decentralization and
Local Government structures and operations - Broad knowledge and understanding of the
UNAP, Implementation and coordination framework. - Good understanding of the UNAP
implementation arrangements at national and subnational levels in Uganda - Excellent interpersonal skills and
ability to establish effective working relations with different stakeholders. - Ability to interact with colleagues,
vendors and customers/clients of all demographics and professional levels. - Ability to multi-task and work
unsupervised, managing extensive travels and logistical arrangements. - Excellent English writing and communication
skills, knowledge of basic office and bookkeeping software. - Proven facilitation skills and ability
to disseminate lessons learned effectively - Ability to gain credibility with the
OPM, and MSN Stakeholders
How to Apply:
All interested qualified job applicants who meet the above criteria
should ONLY submit soft copy of Cover letter, CV, Academic transcripts and
three professional referees in one attachment online at the link below.
Deadline: Friday 12th March
2021
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