Associate Director – Technical Nutrition

FHI360 is hiring an Associate Director – Technical Nutrition for Maputo.

Duties

• Leads the operational and tactical activities for SAFRA project in Mozambique
• Oversees the strategic direction, budgetary planning, and technical process of department to ensure project objectives are met
• Ensure that the project incorporates state-of-the-art nutrition related research and programming into technical strategies, program design, country implementation, and policies for global programs
• Provide technical oversight of all protocols, guidelines, and other technical approaches of the project
• Provide strategic and technical guidance and support for nutrition programming, including working closely with the project’s Technical Advisors to ensure synergy and integration
• Adapt global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the local country context
• Provide technical mentorship to staff and partners to enhance their quality and effectiveness in implementing nutrition interventions and strategies for the project
• Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms in the specific technical area
• Carry out other activities relevant to the program as required

Requisites

• A minumun of 8 years of relevant experience required
• Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of nutrition and food security projects in developing countries
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique
• Ability to organize systems to monitor project results
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
• Applied skills in designing and implementing programs with a strong focus on nutrition
• Demonstrated capacity to liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders in other organizations
• Demonstrated capacity to support and supervise staff
• S/he must have strong writing and organizational skills for reporting on program and study results
• Strong English and Portuguese skills required