Senior Multisectoral Nutrition Advisor

Plan is an international development Organization whose mission is to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of deprived children through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives. Plan has been working Tanzania since 1991, supporting children and communities to gain better access to health, education, water, sanitation and hygiene livelihoods and protection through five Country Programs. Plan works with children, their families and communities to implement programme at grass roots level.
Addressing stunting in Tanzania Early (ASTUTE) programme is a 5 year initiative funded by DFID which aims to reduce stunting 5 regions across Tanzania, using a multi-sectoral approach.

Job summary:

The position holder will lead overall multi sectoral nutrition project implementation and integration of nutrition, ECD, WASH while strengthening the capacity of LGA to manage decentralized nutrition planning, budgeting and service delivery implementation.

Job Requirement:

Technical Oversight for all nutrition activities
Lead overall multi sectoral nutrition strategy and components of this new program.
Provide regular guidance to program staff on nutrition activities;
Coordinate and provide guidance on the implementation of relevant evidence base and technical resources and guidance documents for implementation of the program;
Remain up to date on global recommendations for nutrition while integrating appropriate recommendations into programmil1g efforts;
As needed, develop or provide guidance on the development of strategies, tools and resources that can improve implementation of nutrition activities;
Advocate for national guideline and resources as needed to achieve optimal program outcomes.
Support Coordination of Nutrition Activities across Regions
Work closely with the Chief of Party and other advisors to understand current programming progress;
Regularly coordinate with the 'other advisors to integrate improving nutrition throughout the proqram;
Ensure that nutrition remains integrated across all key areas of the program as needed;
As needed, develop or provide guidance on the development of tools and resources that can improve implementation of nutrition activities.
Support Monitoring and Evaluation and Behavior and Social Change Strategy (BSCS) Activities
Provide inputs into all M&E tools to ensure nutrition activities are property tracked;
Regularly review program outputs to ensure progress towards meeting nutrition objectives;
Provide guidance into evaluation tools and protocols;
Work closely with program advisors and consultants to ensure activities are enabling change in nutrition behaviors at the community level;
Provide inputs into relevant BSCS materials for improving nutrition behavior at the household and community level.

Other Duties
Comply with all relevant Plan Tanzania policies and standard procedures;
Promote a strong team environment by contributing ideas, listening to others and willingly take on tasks that fall outside of this job description as directed by an employee with the appropriate delegation;
Work constructively with colleagues in other departments to promote the objectives of the organization;
Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to gender equality and diversity;
Promote a safe and secure work environment; fostering a safety and security culture and ensure compliance with Plan Tanzania safety and security policies and procedures.

Qualifications:
Over 10 years experience managing or providing technical support to nutrition interventions! programs, with developing county experience of at least 5 years.
Experience working with nutrition across sectors, especially integrating WASH, earty childhood development and agriculture.
Post-graduate education in public health, nutrition or related field;
Experience with nutrition programs in East Africa;
Demonstrated experience in management of community based programs
Ability to work effectively and engage with government health systems, processes and delivery models in developing countries;
Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research skills;
Proven capacity in community mobilization and engagement;
Preferable experience in social and behavior change communication for nutrition interventions;
Familiarity and understanding of DFID rules and regulations and standard operating procedures;
Fluent oral and strong analytical communication skills in English;
Written English communication skills required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CHILD PROTECTION

Plan Tanzania is a child centered organization. Protecting the rights of the children is of paramount interest to us. Subsequently, all shortlisted candidates will undergo a police vetting check for criminal offences particularly relating to any type of child abuse. The successful candidate will be required to sign and adhere to the Plan Tanzania child protection policy.. .
REMUNERATION
The above positions carry attractive remuneration as per Plan Tanzania salary structure and incentive package.

Plan Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer. Interested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certificate copies of relevant education and professional qualifications together with names of three referees, and their contact. Please note that Plan Tanzania has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should be sent via softcopy and hardcopy to undersigned 26 Jan at 12 noon. . .
Country Human Resources Manager
Plan International Tanzania

Central Technology Building (CT House)
Plot # 96, Mikocheni Light Industrial Area
Off. New Bagamoyo road next to TBC
P. O. Box 3517
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.