Jobs at Helen Keller International

Role Purpose

• The Nutrition Program Intern will be supervised by Helen Keller’s Nutrition Program Coordinator and Head of Nutrition Programs in Nigeria.
• S/he will work closely with Helen Keller’s country office staff, while liaising with partner agencies, particularly in Nigeria, to implement project activities.
• Throughout the nutrition projects intervention, the Nutrition Program Intern will work with supervisors and other colleagues towards ensuring quality delivery of nutrition project in Nigeria.

Key Deliverables

With support from the nutrition coordinator, the Nutrition Program intern will:

• Support implementation of the country work plan for the project, with guidance and inputs from Helen Keller’s Nutrition Program Coordinator, Nigeria country office.
• Actively engage with and maintain relationships with the relevant government ministries and departments, the National Food Fortification Alliance (NFA), the private sector bouillon manufacturers and traders, civil society, and consumer and professional associations, for the implementation of project activities.
• Facilitate regular face-to-face and virtual meetings of Country Working Group (CWG) of Stakeholders (composed of a sub-committee of the NFA and other national actors) to provide guidance and support to the nutrition projects the country.
• Work with the CWG to identify and fill data and evidence gaps in support of micronutrient fortification of bouillon.
• Support in Planning and facilitation of advocacy and awareness creation on the project to officials in government, private sector, academia, research institutions, civil society, professional associations and consumer associations in the country to gain their approval and facilitate their support towards implementation of the nutrition interventions.
• Ensure sustained information sharing and knowledge management on the project, including documenting and sharing lessons learned on implementation and facilitating technology transfer to bouillon manufacturers operating in the country.
• Write and produce timely (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual) reports on the progress of the project in line with donor requirements.
• Any other additional responsibility as communicated by the supervisor

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Degree in Nutrition, Food Technology, Food Science, Public Health, or International Development Public Health or any related fields experience implementing food and nutrition programming.
• Prior experience in implementing food fortification programs will be a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain productive relationships with the government, private sector and civil society.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in project planning and organization, as well as personal time management.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents, including policy analysis
• Relevant experience in advocacy with government officials
• Excellent written, oral and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written.

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Job Responsibilities

• The Nutrition Officer will oversee the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in 21 LGAs of Adamawa State.
• Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women as well participation in planned nutrition surveys and assessments.
• The Nutrition Officer will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods.

Technical Capacity:

• Responsible to develop detail implementation plan and track activity progress in collaboration with M&E associate.
• Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed work plan
• Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training and supportive supervision.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women.
• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.
• Participate in nutrition assessments and surveys planned in the catchment area.
• Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories.
• Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports.
• Draft monthly financial forecast and quarterly financial need forecast in line with the detailed project activity plan/Monthly activity plans and send it to Program Manager
• Ensure sound monitoring and joint supervision of program activities in close collaboration with other programs.
• Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings.
• Support the state to plan for special events like World Breast Feeding (WBF) week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week etc.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the state team or nutrition program coordinator

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields, a relevant master’s Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of (3) years experience in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sectors.

Competencies Required:

• Able to work with minimal supervision and able to meet up set deadlines
• Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft Office, Outlook etc
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player
• Demonstrate excellent personal integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
• Willing to travel to remote areas.

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Overall Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Officer/HR/Ops Manager, the Logistics Associate will support the proper management of health supplies, ensuring timely delivery of sufficient quantities of health commodities to state, LGA, Ward and facility levels.
• He/she works closely with the finance team, Procurement team and Operations to make logistical arrangements, manages state office assets, coordinate the arrangement of materials and equipment to ensure smooth operations of the State office.

Specific Responsibilities

• Arrange for hotel reservations
• Arrange office travels in collaboration with Finance Team
• Provides support to Technical / Program staff in executing programs
• Maintain Helen Keller State assets register/Asset Panda
• Arrange spaces for new employees making sure of availability of desks, chairs etc. i.e. ready for them to use on the start day.
• Coordinate the approved budget for activities making sure that materials, equipment, etc required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity.
• Assist in organizing for the dispatch of goods and equipment whenever required
• Ensure the proper filing of procurement Purchase Requisition Form (PRF)
• Maintain vehicle maintenance log, Log book control and filing
• Office Maintenance follow up
• Purchase of office and program consumables in collaboration with the Procurement team
• Prepares/Signs Good Received Note (GRN)
• Receives and Issues inventory/materials
• Maintains office supplies inventory logbook/card
• Official physical inventory count
• Maintain generator logbook
• Preparation & submission of monthly fuel consumption reports.
• Receives and sends out mails and correspondences
• Properly code and label all office furniture, equipment and non-consumable inventory
• Keep track of location of all equipment and furniture by projects, including transfers between offices/staff by updating the Asset Panda using the asset transfer form.
• Keep all relevant information including, which project the property belongs, price, make, model, location, user, condition, etc.
• Carry out additional tasks, as requested.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Management or Accounting. Postgraduate Degree in related field preferred.
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar position
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience with GiveWell / USAID / DFID or other donor funded project
• Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action