• Carry out day-to-day implementation of nutrition interventions in the emergency programme
• Play a critical role in the scaling of IMAM services, BFHI and IMAM surge model as well as promotion of optimum maternal, infant and young child practices at community level
• Work closely with the county health department and the local partner to strengthen health system support for improved quality of care
• In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Security or a related field
• Qualified nutritionist registered with KNDI
• Three years, minimum, of relevant professional work experience in nutrition programming
• Good understanding of the MOH and county health departments, particularly integration of donor-funded programmes into county plans
• Effective working relationships with stakeholders from government agencies, international organisations, donors, academics and opinion leaders
• Experience in training and capacity-building
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of organisations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of the nutrition and health field
• Good presentation and persuasion skills
• Commitment to SCI values
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written
• Understanding of local language will be added advantage
• Commitment to the organisation’s values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the child safeguarding policy

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