GHFP II Nutrition Advisor-2 year fellowship in Washington, DC
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor I: Nutrition Advisor
Nutrition Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P2-090
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The Nutrition Division, located within the Office of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition in the Bureau for Global Health (GH), provides global technical leadership to USAID Missions, host governments, partners and stakeholders to improve nutrition and food security strategies, policies and programming. The Division works with various USAID operating units and partners in the implementation of food security and nutrition programs; including Title II Cooperating Sponsors/Private Voluntary Organizations; the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief partners; Child Survival and Health Grant Program partners; and host country institutions.
INTRODUCTION:
The Nutrition Advisor serves as a member of the Nutrition Division and provides technical advice and support in food security, nutrition programming, nutrition in emergencies, food/nutrition interactions with HIV and other infectious diseases, monitoring and evaluation, and support communications and outreach for these programs.
The Nutrition Advisor will contribute to the implementation of USAID’s strategies, policies, and programming as they relate to nutrition and food security. S/he will primarily provide assistance with backstopping centrally funded projects, focusing on research, monitoring and evaluation, and providing support to activities related to the Global Health and Feed the Future Presidential Initiatives, the Scaling-Up Nutrition Movement, and the Thousand Days Partnership. The Nutrition Advisor will also provide technical support related to the integration of nutrition into food security, humanitarian assistance, health and infectious disease programs.
On behalf of the Nutrition Division, s/he will collaborate with other USAID bureaus in accomplishing Agency objectives, including policy and strategic development, program and project planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and food security activities. The Nutrition Advisor will receive day to day guidance from the Nutrition Team Leader.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nutrition Advisor will:
- Collaborate with Nutrition Team members to provide guidance and recommendations on nutrition-related topics across a broad program portfolio.
- Assist in providing support to the Division’s centrally-managed programs, such as the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) 3 Project, Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING), and other programs as needed. The focus will be on technical nutrition areas including maternal and child anemia; programs to address other micronutrient deficiencies; infant and young child feeding; promotion of early and exclusive breast feeding; and introduction of complementary foods.
- Provide assistance to the Nutrition Division and its participation in the Scaling-Up Nutrition Movement and the Thousand Days Partnership, and assist with tracking relevant global activities and responding to requests for information on food security and nutrition.
- Collaborate with the Nutrition Senior Scientist and with staff from other USAID/Washington bureaus, USAID missions, the US Government (USG) interagency nutrition team, other donors, and implementing organizations, in leading the development of programmatic strategies and guidance related to nutrition programming.
- Assist in the development of and provide nutrition technical and policy positions for USAID through consultations with USG interagency nutrition teams, NGO partners, other donor agencies, the international humanitarian community, and other USAID staff working in the nutrition sectors. In addition, attend and participate in pertinent meetings and other nutrition-related events as appropriate.
- Coordinate with Nutrition Team members and staff from other divisions/bureaus on the production of communications materials, talking points, briefers, analyses, and reports.
- Support the coordination with GH, the Bureau for Food Security, Office of Food for Peace, the Office of HIV/AIDS, and USAID missions to integrate nutrition into food security, family planning and reproductive health, maternal and child health, water and sanitation, and infectious disease programs.
Training and Professional Development
- Keep abreast of literature and latest developments related to nutrition programming.
- Deepen knowledge of latest developments related to USG nutrition policy and frameworks, especially as it relates to interagency collaboration.
- Participate in interagency working groups and professional meetings, as appropriate to SOW.
- Participate in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in public health, food security or related disciplines.
- 0-7 years’ experience in food and nutrition programs in health, or food security settings, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Experience in data analysis; monitoring and evaluation; research ethics, design and implementation; and in nutrition communications and outreach in low-resource settings preferred.
- Familiarity with USG policies and procedures; experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- High degree of professional judgment, ingenuity, and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work, and to monitor and evaluate programs.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Fluency in French or another foreign language preferred.
- US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs 2013 benefits Booklet
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on August 29, 2013.
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