With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Contribute to achieving WVB’s child wellbeing targets in designated cluster through Planning, design, monitoring and implementing of Health, Nutrition and Wash projects in line with applicable technical approaches, technical programs and WVB National Office Strategy. Secondly the Health and Nutrition   technical Coordinator will have technical accountability to oversee programs and also geographical accountability in a specific Area Program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Design, Planning and implementation 

Ensure that the cluster designs are in line with the Integrated Health, Nutrition and WASH sectors and national office strategyIntegrate Health and Nutrition projects activities with other sectors and also the health district development planSupervise and monitor ongoing activities under the Cluster ADP Health and Nutrition projectsRoll out Health and Nutrition projects models that meet quality standardsCoordinate Cluster/AP Health and Nutrition projects being implemented by partners and technical resource persons.Initiate and participate in Health and Nutrition district Advocacy initiativesLiaise with the National office Health and Nutrition Technical Managers for quality implementation of education projects.Facilitate mainstreaming of cross cutting themes (gender, advocacy, faith and development, environment, DRR and disability) in Health and Nutrition projects.Integrate and address child protection in Health and Nutrition ProjectsWork with CHW and other Volunteers to ensure Registered Children and their households are participating and benefiting Health and Nutrition interventions

Capacity building and training

Mobilize CHWs and others volunteers and conducting trainings to build capacities on integrated Health and NutritionProvide mentoring and coaching to Health and nutrition staff, interns, CHWs and others volunteers in integrated health and nutrition; local level capacity and local linkages to support Health and Nutrition programs of the cluster.Identify (draft ToR) technical experts to train community groups and associationsLiaise with the National Office Health and Nutrition Technical Managers on staff capacity building in relevant field.  

Partnership and networking

Identify and build strategic linkages, relations, collaborations and networks with partners and other stakeholders in implementation at the communal, district and provincial level.Participate and represent WVB in key donor engagements and technical working forums at  communal and provincial , regional and National level when applicablePoint of contact for consultation on issues to do with Cluster Health, NutritionIdentify opportunities that present through networks and relationships with other institutions and organizations and NGOs working in the areas of educationWork closely with health district and Provinces Health and Nutrition department staff to facilitate local level advocacy       

Research, M&E and Documentation

Effectively document all information related to project successes, innovations and promising practices and disseminate through appropriate mechanismsIdentify research areas, conduct research and document learningsResponsible for capturing child wellbeing indicators Related to Health and Nutrition in the APs /clusterSupport processes of project baselines and evaluation of Health and Nutrition projectsRegular record and update monthly activity monitoring data to support evidence based monthly report.Spearhead the Cluster/APs Health and Nutrition periodic project output & outcome monitoring processes.Support GIK for his sector and be responsible for GIK good management and reporting for all distributions done in his sector. 

Project management and coordination 

Lead budgeting process of Health and Nutrition programs for the APs/clusterTrack financial management and budgets allocated for the projects per AP/ClusterContinually monitor all expenditures of Health and Nutrition projectsSubmit timely information on budgets and financial reports, and be prepared to explain budget variances for APs projectsAssure strict budget management and adherence to activity timelines to ensure proper accountability to WV and donors and effective project implementationAdhere to all WVB policies on procurement and financial management and report early to Supervisor as soon as any issue arises that may impact on the adherence to these policiesProduce timely, accurate, compliant and quality reports to the direct technical and administrative supervisors.Responsible for Health and Nutrition project assets at AP/cluster officeEnsure the integration of cross cutting themes and empowered world Views( gender, advocacy, child protection, CC, community behavior change ) in all health and nutrition in the cluster.

Resource Acquisition

Identify projects ideas for viable funding proposals for resource acquisition to support Health and Nutrition programs interventions.Participate in resource mobilization through concept papers/proposal writing for fund raising and market them with support offices and other donorsContribute to feed into the pool of proposals ready for review and submission to donors.

Qualifications:  Health and Nutrition /Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in health, Nutrition, Social Sciences or other degree with a diploma in Health, Nutrition Post graduate Health, Nutrition training is an added advantage.Relevant experience of at least 3 years in Health and Nutrition programming with reputable institution, national or international NGOGood understanding of Health and Nutrition concepts and issues in development context especially in BurundiWorking knowledge of the logical framework approach to project design, monitoring and evaluation/ project cycle managementWorking knowledge of data analysis software such as SPSS, Ms Excel, stataDemonstrated experience and skill in research, analysis and report writingStrong facilitation and presentation skills with a passion for sharing knowledgeAbility to work independently and as part of a  diverse team

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Highly motivated to achieve quality results and serviceDemonstrated accountability and integrityAbility to communicate effectivelyA good team playerAbility to work with rural communitiesWillingness to stay upcountry

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only