General Objective:

This is a Senior Management position expected to develop national nutrition programming, to coordinate effective technical programs' implementation and to play an active role in ACF strategic engagement with the cluster/working groups at the national and provincial levels in Pakistan.

The Nutrition Coordinator is the primary focal point i) in providing technical support and recommendations on program development at all stages of the project cycle to nutrition team members ii) in designing, monitoring and reporting program activities ; and iii) in representing ACF Pakistan Nutrition department during working group meetings. The Nut-M ensures a good quality Nut activity implementation in compliance with ACF protocols and national guidelines. He/she works in close collaboration with other sector coordinators (FSL, Wash), Field Coordinators and PQA staff to ensure mission strategic objectives are achieved; as well as with Logistics, HR, and Finance departments.

Objective 1

To develop national Nutrition programming and to co-ordinate its effective implementation nationally

Tasks & responsibilities

  • To technically support the field-based Program Managers (PMs) and Nutrition teams towards planning and implementing program activities in compliance with ACF protocols, national guidelines, and Nutrition cluster recommendations. Program activities include (but are not limited to) CMAM, IYCF approaches, Nutrition surveys, Coverage surveys, rapid nutrition assessments, socio-cultural assessments, KAP surveys, etc.
  • To plan, prepare and, when needed, directly support/execute technical assessments (taking in to account ACF integration approach with other WASH and FSL sectors ), data analysis, and ensure timely results reporting is submitted to line management and findings disseminated.
  • To attend national /provincial/field-level technical forum, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks relevant to the Nutrition department and ACF program activities.
  • To ensure that all Nutrition programs are designed and managed on the basis of logical frameworks and plans for expenditure and procurement. and to validate technical approaches and methodologies used in the field according to latest ACF and government guidelines.
  • To work with the Field Coordinator and PQA team in identifying needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in locations where ACF works and in new locations in the mission country.
  • When possible, to ensure integration of Nutrition program activities with other departments (WASH, FSL).
  • To support the development of the annual mission’s strategy in line with the ACF International Strategic Plan 2010-2015, ACF-USA strategic plan, and context needs.

Objective 2

To develop technical reports (internal and external) and proposals reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines and ensure timely submission to line management.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Lead the process (including delegation to PMs) of i) Nutrition program design and concept papers/proposals for prospective donors, ii) production of contractually required donor and internal reports.
  • To coordinate with Logistics Field, Administration, and Logistics Coordinators, in finalizing and validating proposals and reports before submitting to line management.
  • To ensure all reports and proposals submitted to the Nutrition Director have been technically validated by the relevant Technical Advisor(s) in HQ.
  • To ensure technical work plans are coherent with financial and procurement plans based on context and experience.
  • To coordinate with other Technical Coordinators for integrated projects and, with the Field Coordinator to ensure technical field staff (PMs) are supported in coordinating with other technical department as well.
  • To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (maps, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff, Field Coordinators and PQA staff.
  • In conjunction with the PQA Coordinator, ensure roll out of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning initiatives involving the Nutrition department.
  • To submit all required and requested reports and adhoc updates (Technical monthly report, Activity Progress Report, Nutrition program indicators evolution file, PQA support information, government and cluster reporting, etc, timely to the line management and/or other intended recipients).
  • To provide before end of mission, a substantial handover report to replacement, in country line management, and HQ Technical Advisor and to ensure a field handover visit is made.

Objective 3

To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • To support in the recruitment of Nutrition staff:
  • Technical validation of Job Descriptions, ensuring national coherence of Job Descriptions in the mission, ensuring Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changes
  • Support recruitment (written test and oral interviews)
  • Direct recruitment in the field in absence of a Program Manager (for example for new or emergency interventions)
  • To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staff as required by mission career development guidelines.
  • To foster the career development of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as evidenced by appraisal or directed by management.
  • To support PMs in conducting performance appraisals of the national departmental staff as required.
  • In collaboration with Field Co to support, PMs in creating field-level departmental organigrams.
  • In collaboration with Logistics, Admin and Field Coordinators to support, PMs in creating programmatic Procurement Plans, in financial forecasting and budget follow ups.
  • To support the Logistics department in ensuring timely delivery of equipments and materials by making sure supplies have the required technical validation on time nationally and in the field.

Objective 4

To represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.

Tasks & responsibilities

  • To represent ACF within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for ACF and its beneficiaries.’
  • To represent ACF at any relevant forum as required/requested by the CD.
  • As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to ACF’s programming.
  • To proactively collaborate with national authorities, ACF counterparts and staff, partner agencies and consortia/Alliances/partnerships.
  • To ensure ACF Pakistan and the Pakistani context is adequately represented at specific ACF regional undertakings in matters of departmental significance.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

Internal

·         Under the guidance of –  DCD programmes

·         In coordination with –  other relevant departments FSL/Wash/Research/Support

·         With supervision of – Nutrition staff

External

·         Local governmental and non-governmental partners : exchange of information, coordination, training, supervision, influence on choice of technical options

·         Local medical authorities : exchange of information, coordination, influence on choice of technical options

·         Local representatives of international aid organisations : exchange of information

 

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Technical Monthly Report

·         Activity Progress Reports

·         Proposals

·         Donor-related reports

·         Adhoc Assessments and Surveys

·         Rapid assessments

·         Emergency response assessments

·         Governmental Reports

·         SRF / Partnerships reports

 

Note: Shortlisting may start before advertisment closing date. 

Job Details

Functional Area:
Total Positions:
1 Post
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Department:
Nutrition
Job Location:
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Masters
Degree Title:
• Master\'s OR Bachelors degree in relevant field (Nutrition or Medicine)
Career Level:
Experienced Professional
Minimum Experience:
8 Years (Master\'s degree in relevant field. Minimum 08 years of overall experience with 04 years in relevant management role in development sector OR Bachelor\'s degree in relevant field with minimum 10 years overall expereince with 06 years in relevant role)
Apply Before:
Apr 05, 2017
Posting Date:
Mar 21, 2017

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