Description Of Job

JOB TITLE: Nutrition/Public Health Specialist1
LOCATION: Tamale, Ghana, with travel to other locations in Ghana

SUMMARY
EnterpriseWorks (EW), a division of Relief International is currently recruiting for a potential multi-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future program for Ghana. The program seeks to sustainably reduce poverty and improve the nutritional status of vulnerable populations by increasing consumption of diverse quality foods, improving behaviors related to nutrition and hygiene, and strengthening local support networks.

The Technical Lead is based in Tamale with travel to project areas throughout Northern Ghana. The program duration is three years, with a possible extension to five years. Employment is based on performance and not guaranteed for all five years.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Provide strategic direction, technical advice, and overall supervision for the successful implementation of program activities and interventions related to behavior change, nutrition, and hygiene
•  Report to program leadership on implementation of nutrition programming.
•  Participate in analyses of needs at the community level, assess resources available for addressing the needs of vulnerable households, and suggest innovative approaches for filling gaps in programming.
•  Manage day-to-day interactions with international organizations, local ministries and municipalities, civil society organizations, and community networks, including savings and credit groups, farmers groups, and water user associations, as they relate to nutrition and WASH activities.
•  Train and oversee other nutrition staff, including providing performance reviews and building capacity of local EW and partner staff.
•  Ensure the effective implementation of nutrition education and outreach services through community-based initiatives, including training and motivating community health officers, agriculture extension agents, teachers, traditional leaders, and other community members and groups.
•  Facilitate integration of nutrition program activities with other program components.
•  Fulfill all USAID and EW reporting requirements.
•  Travel within Ghana to ensure the performance and implementation of the program.

NOTE: This is a draft TOR; terms and requirements may change based on the final Request for Proposals or teaming arrangement. This recruitment is for a proposal to USAID. If EWV/RI is not awarded the proposal the position will not be filled.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
•  Minimum 5 years’ of significant professional experience in implementing and managing nutrition, hygiene, and public health development programs.
•  Experience implementing development activities at the community and household level targeted towards vulnerable populations.
•  Experience designing and implementing successful behavior change models.
•  Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in nutrition and public health.
•  Experience in capacity building and transfer of skills.
•  Spoken and written fluency in English.
•  Demonstrated understanding of the Ghanaian and/or regional context.
•  Demonstrated ability to work and coordinate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders to build cooperative relationships.
•  Excellent networking, interpersonal and leadership skills.
•  Experience effectively managing a large team in a rural development context.
•  Computer literate, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
•  Ability to live, work, and travel in Ghana.
•  Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply For The Job

To Apply: Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number), and a date of availability to:

hrproposal@ri.org

Closing Date: 16 September, 2012

•  Incomplete applications will not be considered.
•  The email subject line MUST include the following: Nutrition/Public Health Specialist-Ghana