Project Coordinator - Food Fortification

Closing date: 15 Apr 2011
Location: United Republic of Tanzania (the) - Dar es Salaam

The Project Coordinator reports to the Senior Nutrition Coordinator and is responsible for implementing the food fortification project. The coordinator will also be responsible for promoting the food fortification agenda and for advocacy and fundraising funds to allow us to expand our efforts in food fortification.

Major tasks and activities:
• Lead project planning, management and implementation.
• Build and maintain partnerships and relationships with a range of state and non-state actors working in food fortification, nutrition and related sectors.
• Act as a catalyst by coordinating activities between government institutions, non state actors and private industry in close collaboration with the NFFA.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan and ensure monitoring, supervision and documentation of food fortification activities.
• Support efforts in demand creation and the promotion of consumption of fortified foods, including formative research designed to develop a social marketing strategy.
• Assist in the administrative and financial management of the project.
• Develop concept papers and proposals and actively fundraise to expand HKI’s efforts in food fortification.

Requirements:
• At least five years of work experience in nutrition, public health, development, or related field with specific experience in food fortification.
• A higher level degree in nutrition, public health, program management or related fields.
• Demonstrated success in programme development, including successful proposal writing and fundraising.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English. Kiswahili is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage projects with strong initiative and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven skills in diplomacy, partnership building and collegiality.
• A team player, friendly, supportive, adaptable and flexible.

HKI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minority and disabled candidates. HKI has a smoke free working environment.


Terms of Employment: Two year contract renewal upon mutual agreement.

Salary: Helen Keller International offers a competitive salary and conditions of employment.

How to apply

To apply: Please send by email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and name and email contacts of three professional references to Melanie Cusens, HR consultant, at hki.hrconsult@gmail.com