ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

The Cross-border Multi-Sectoral Nutrition and Health Officer will support and coordinate IGAD’s multisector nutrition efforts in the Mandera Cluster/Triangle in accordance to 1 Including IGAD Cross Border Health Policy (2021-2030), IGAD Regional Nutrition Policy and Strategy (2016-21), IGAD Food and Nutrition Security Strategy (2020-2022), IGAD Strategy for Sustainable and Resilient Livestock Development in view of climate change (2022-2037).

• objectives of Haanaano project (75% of his/her time); and support cross-border health and other IGAD initiatives in the cluster (25% of the time). Specifically, the following will be the roles and responsibilities of the officer.
• Attend Haanaano Programme’s weekly Programme Delivery Team Meetings that will be convened by the Haanaano PMU Manager
• Responsible for quality programme delivery according to the IGAD Haanaano DIPs, proposal budget and activities within the Mandera Cluster.
• Represent IGAD representative in all Haanaano programme activities, internal and external workshops and meetings held jointly with Haanaano Implementing partners within the Mandera Triangle/Cluster regional/federal/district/woreda/county governments
• Contribute to strengthening the linkages and coordination between formal governance structures and Community Groups at district/county/woreda/regional or federal levels in line with IGAD and member governments laws and policies on food, nutrition, WASH and Livelihoods.
• Participate in the field work, as key informant and in the validation of the surveys, assessments/researches conducted within the Haanaano project. These will include political economy & conflict analysis; formative research; impact assessments; gender and value chain analysis; needs assessment; CRM assessments; and development of MEAL and advocacy plan
• As guided and directed, participate in in organizing the Hannaano inception/kick-off meetings, coordination, annual reviews, Community Action Plans (CAPs) reviews, policy dialogues and learning forums in Mandera Cluster at district/county/woreda/regional or federal levels as well at national level
• Participate in all field monitoring of activities on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN), WASH, National Resource Management, agriculture, livestock
• Technical participation/contribution to early warning/action response criteria, monitoring of the indicators and linking of the early warning actions systems across the border
• Draft and submit monthly reports of the Haanaano project in Mandera Triangle to IGAD Head of Mission, Kenya and IGAD Public Health Nutrition Expert
• Perform and participate in responsibilities related to Mandera cluster as shall be directed by the IGAD cross-border health projects, Land Governance, ICPALD, ICPAC and IGAD CEWAN projects of IGAD

 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Academic Qualification and Professional Work Experience

• The Cross-border Multi-Sectoral Nutrition and Health Officer will have the following qualifications
• Minimum academic qualifications: Bachelors in food/agricultural systems/policies, economics, food science and nutrition, public health nutrition
• Demonstrated experience in working with and coordinating various the partners from different sectors including government colleagues
• Experience in working with at least two sectors out of the following: Health, agriculture, livestock, WASH and natural resources/environment including a strong knowledge of national, sub national and community level structures for multi-sector coordination of nutrition sensitive interventions for addressing malnutrition
• Strong working knowledge of nutrition sensitive programming including working knowledge of food/agricultural and natural resource management and how linked to nutrition agenda at sub national including cross border levels
• Have proven ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including government leadership at district/county/woreda/regional or federal levels, with civil society and communities
• Good understanding of program cycle management and application of advocacy strategies to promote positive development outcomes.
• Has worked, lived or conversant with the cultural contexts of the cross-border areas of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia
• Has previously worked in offices and projects that involved mobilization and support of community members to learn and share experiences
• Ability to work in cross-cultural work environments
• Working knowledge of IGAD mandate and how it works with national and sub-national governments

Skills and competencies

• Program/project management, implementation and monitoring;
• Experience of creating relationships and harnessing strong networks across multiple stakeholder groups and national and sub national;
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to organize and work with others
• Demonstrated capacity in drafting and reporting; planning and organizational skills

Language requirements

• Fluency in English is required. Somalia language is an added advantage.

REMUNERATION

• Negotiable with IGAD salary scale and policy and based on applicant’s qualification and experience