Project Director NUTRITION
Job posted on 11 Dec, 2012
Apply before 25 Dec, 2012
Helen Keller International
Helen Keller International (HKI) /Nepal, an international non-profit organization (INGO) works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition through public health approaches, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. HKI/Nepal's nutrition is the largest portfolio.
Details / requirements:
Helen Keller International (HKI) Nepal is a nonprofit organization seeking applications from energetic, self motivated Nepalese citizens for the position of:
Project Director NUTRITION - Assessment and Research on Child Feeding
Contract Period: 2 years
Overall the Project Director will:
• Work with the Country Director and other project staff to plan and manage all project activities including developing and monitoring the annual country project workplan and budget
• Help identify and thereafter manage local research Sub-Contracts to achieve the agreed upon objectives, including monitoring their expenditures and ensuring compliance with procedures required by sub-contract agreements
• Keep key project staff informed about progress of project implementation
• Ensure that narrative country reports are submitted to Headquarters as required by project agreements
Specific Tasks include:
• Planning & Managing Project Start Up
• Managing Four Project Studies and Assessments
• Analysis and Report Preparation
• Facilitation of Local Stakeholder Meetings
Qualifications and Experience
• Post graduate degree in nutrition or related field strongly preferred, or alternatively strong communications or marketing expertise with solid competence in nutrition;
• Proven planning, coordination, organization and management skills;
• Past experience working on infant and young child feeding issues, including research
• Strong analytical skills and critical reasoning;
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking and supporting data collection, analysis and report and article writing;
• Experience in identifying collaborative groups and in conducting advocacy;
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively interact and communicate with government, academia, and other stakeholders at the national level;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills including excellent oral and written English
• Experience developing communications materials;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations and articles;
• Computer Literate in MS Operating Systems, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Experience with Epi-info and SSPS an advantage.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to ndahal@hki.org
All correspondence should include home address and e-mail as well as contact telephone number(s).
The initial closing deadline is December 25, 2012. We anticipate a start date in January 2013. We appreciate the interest of all applicants in working for HKI, however, due to the volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Overview
| Category | Public Health |
| Openings | 1 |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 11 Dec, 2012 |
| Apply Before | 25 Dec, 2012 |
| City | Kathmandu |
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