OVERVIEW OF POSITION
This position is part of the Action Against Hunger team of the EU-funded Programme for Improved Nutrition in Sindh (PINS), nutrition specific project covering 10 districts of Sindh as per the Accelerated Action Plan for Malnutrition and Stunting in Sindh. This is a consortium based project with three co-applicants (RSPN, PPHI and Concern Worldwide) and a range of other government partners.
This is a technical position acting as a bridge way between the PINS partners and the Government of Sindh’s Provincial Nutrition Cell ,positioned in Karachi. The role will comprise of coordination, representation and technical support as explained under the following objectives.
OBJECTIVES
Objective 1
To ensure smooth implementation of program activities, under the leader ship of Office of Provincial Nutrition Cell.
Tasks & responsibilities
· Support smooth implementation and strengthening of government responses through sharing of information with regards to PINS program needs as per implementation plan.
· To facilitate in conduction of training sessions, seminars, workshops for awareness regarding malnutrition.
· Arrange and lead trainings on specific topics including CMAM, BCC, HSS under the guidance of Program Manager PNC for pre-selected staff from departments associated with PINS and AAP.
· To conduct technical reviews of AAP and PINS implementation in coordination with Government departments and document minutes of proceedings.
· Under the guidance of Provincial Nutrition Cell, further improve Health Information System through coordination with relevant technical teams.
· Provide support in needs based technical support requested by Provincial Nutrition Cell with regards to PINS and AAP programs.
Objective 2
To represent Action Against Hunger and PINS nutrition specific at relevant forums
Tasks & responsibilities
· To ensure that PINS and AAP programs are well represented on the forums of Provincial Nutrition Cell.
· Timely outsource any support required from provincial or capital offices of Action Against Hunger
· Share minutes and action points (with follow up) related to Provincial Nutrition Cell.
· Prepare and present updates of the programme where required
Objective 3
To facilitate relations between Action Against Hunger/PINS consortium and Provincial Nutrition Cell Sindh
Tasks & responsibilities
· Proactively lead on regular interactions and maintains a steady flow of information between the important internal and external stakeholders.
· Develop and compile reporting formats as required by GoS
· Facilitate signing and adherence to MOUs and partnership documentations between Action Against Hunger, PINS Partners and Government bodies.
· Identify and resolve bottlenecks to ensure smooth implementation of program.
Objective 4 (Gender)
To ensure inclusion within relations and representation
Tasks & responsibilities
· To support mission level qualification for gender marker;
· Ensure inclusion within programme planning, implementation and reporting;
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP
Internal
Under the guidance of
Deputy Project Coordinator
In coordination with
Project Manager PNC
Line manager of
N/A
Technical manager of
N/A
External
NGO/ INGO
PINS partners, other organisations working in Sindh
Donors
EU, other potential donors
Government of Pakistan
AAP, Provincial counterparts
International
EU as required, ACF counterparts
Other
Research bodies
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal National
To support in compilation of monthly reports for PINS and other provincial initiatives/projects with the respective seconded government bodies
To support in compilation of project life cycle documentation reports.
Internal Global
N/A
External
Interdepartmental reporting;
Required reports for GoP.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory
· Master's Degree in relevant field Minimum 04 years of overall experience and 02 years in relevant field in development sector OR Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 06 years overall expereince with 04 years in relevant field in development sector
· Good written and verbal communication in English;
· Nutrition specific or public health qualification;
· Experience working in nutrition specific or public health roles;
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Computer literate, knowledge of MS Word and Excel required
· Experience working in Sindh
Preference
· Sindhi language skills;
· Experience within a large national or international organization;
· Experience working in development projects
· Experience working closely with Government of Sindh.
COMPETENCIES
(1 being lowest, 4 being highest)
Team work (Level 2)
Organisation and planning (Level 3)
Analysis and resolution of problems and conflict (Level 2)
Adaptability and flexibility (Level 3)
Motivation (Level 3)
Resistance to pressure, and capacity to deal with difficult situations (Level 2)
Results orientation (Level 2)
Effective and synthetic Communication (Level 3)
