Junior Technical Advisor – Nutrition

The key responsibility of the CFSP Junior Technical Advisor Nutrition is to support the CFSP Project Manager in the organization, coordination and implementation of:

• the nutrition component of the project construction related activities and documentation
• Knowledge management
• Support the M&E component

In close cooperation with the Head of Project, the CFSP Junior Technical Advisor Nutrition has the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Component manager Agriculture in supporting the implementation of all nutrition related activities
• Keeping detailed records of project documents
• Ensures good communication and flow of information within the project and with the GIZ offices.
• Support with the preparation of scheduled reports to relevant parties (incl. annual progress reporting to GIZ-Nairobi/Headquarters)
• Represent the organization/project in meetings and coordination forums as required by the Project Manager
• Assist Project Manager in specifying terms of reference for both local and external consultants and preparing other relevant documents for contracting consultants
• Support Technical advisor on maintaining the M&E system
• Support the AV in the Technical supervision of consultants and technical experts
• Supporting the AV in Planning and Contracting processes
• Support the AV in complying with GIZ rules and regulations (compliance) especially with regards to construction related activities

Qualifications and specialist knowledge (optional, if required)

• Bachelors Degree in Nutrition Studies or other related courses
• Nutrition related publications an added advantage
• At least 1-year professional work experience of which at least 4 months professional working experience in a similar position, prior experience in international organizations preferred
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, experience in budget tracking tools, PowerPoint and/or Access
• Candidate is expected to quickly learn, understand and follow GIZ office administrative/financial processes and procedures
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong communication (written & spoken) and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, with ability to work and handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines