Nutrition Technical Advisor - Nairobi or New York

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Health programs represent the largest single sector within which IRC currently operates, constituting approximately 45% of the international budget and with activities in 22 countries. Field-based health staff are supported by a headquarters Health Unit comprised of health professionals with many years of experience in humanitarian work. The Health Unit contributes to the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of IRC primary health care programs through technical support, staff development, and institutional learning. The Health Unit ensures quality programs by promoting self-reliance, participation, sustainability, equity, and human dignity. The Health Unit is committed to the development of the field of humanitarian assistance through advocacy, documentation of lessons learned and research.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Nutrition Technical Advisor is responsible for working collaboratively with health unit and field staff to insure that nutrition interventions within IRC primary care programs are effective, and fulfill adequate quality standards. The Nutrition Technical Advisor reports to the Senior Technical Advisor for Health Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
# Assess the current scope of the IRC?s nutrition work.
# Develop a nutrition strategy for IRC health programs, including the identification of priorities for nutrition support from the Health Unit
# Provide support to field staff and to Health Unit colleagues on nutrition issues within primary care and environmental health programs.
# Collaborate with colleagues from other sectors, particularly in the Economic Recovery and Development Unit, to identify inter-sectoral priorities and programming opportunities.
# Liaise with academia, non-profit government, and UN agencies.
# Represent IRC to relevant external forums
# erform other tasks as negotiated with supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:
# At least five years? experience in design and implementation of nutrition programs in developing countries.
# Experience integrating nutrition within primary care, environmental health, and programs in other sectors.
# Familiarity with current issues in the nutrition field.
# Relevant masters degree or higher.
# French language skills an asset
# Ability to travel 30-50% of the time.

Please apply at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7040