Position: Project Officer, Nutrition
Report to: Project Manager
Location: Koloa Ward, Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo County
Period: 5 Months
Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a registered Faith Based NGO that has been operating in Kenya
since 1981 to reduce poverty through agricultural and community development interventions
The organization works with and supports small-holder farmers to improve their productivity and
incomes.
FSK wishes to recruit a competent, qualified and result oriented person to fill the position of
Project officer Nutrition under the Boosting Resilience for Vulnerable Rural Households Project
in Kolowa & Tirioko Wards, Baringo County. The estimated start date should be as soon as
possible.
Essential Character and Character traits
Born again, result oriented, committed, self-motivated, accountable, good presentation skills and
honest. He/she will report to the Project Manager and will undertake the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
1. Effective Project Planning and Implementation 40%
Provide field-level technical implementation leadership on maternal and nutrition
Ensure nutrition project implemented as per government and donor guidelines
Develop quality project work plans with clear targets, budgets and implementation
matrices
Mobilize communities for project implementation
Ensure proper and timely implementation of nutrition interventions in the project as
per approved work plans MoH standards and requirements
Track, in liaison with Project Accountant, project implementation expenditure levels
and manage work plans and budgets;
Timely Mobilization and effective communication with communities and stakeholders
Ensure effective integration of gender, child protection, disability, Christian
commitment, advocacy and environmental protection into Health interventions
Ensure participation in Sub-county and County level partnerships with NGOs and
other actors working health and nutrition to influence the Maternal and Nutrition
agenda
Plan and coordinate technical training for Ministry of health staff at County, Sub-
County and Community Level such as Community Health Promoters
2. Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation 25%
Develop quality reports (Annual, Semi-annul and Monthly Management Reports) in-
line with BMZ reporting guidelines;
Ensure monthly monitoring of indicators as per schedule developed together with
communities and partners;
Analyze and utilize Maternal, Newborn and Child Health data and take appropriate
programming measures as may apply;
Ensure participatory monthly data collection (involving community groups and
partners);
Support the utilization of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health DME softwares for
accurate data entry and analysis using the standardized tools;
Facilitate regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed
Contextualize and utilize reporting guidelines;
Monthly monitor project expenditure and level of implementation and report on any
variances to Project Manager for decision making;
Identify best practices on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health within the Project for
documentation;
Liaise for guidance in documentation of best practices
3. Enhanced Empowerment & Capacity building 10%
Capacity Building of CBOs and Committees to be able to effectively manage and
sustain Maternal, Newborn and Child Health interventions
Capacity building of community members in programming and implementation of
Maternal, Newborn and Child Health projects, empowerment and sustainability issues
including Empowered World View.
Support preparation and conducting Maternal, Newborn and Child Health projects,
empowerment and sustainability training sessions.
4. Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships 10%
Gather and provide quality feedback and data to be used to develop technical papers
and recommendations on key issues for external engagement with decision makers
Establish and sustain working relationships with Government Health Departments and
Agencies relevant to the programme’s focus area at the Ward, Sub County and County
levels
Participate in the Annual County Government’s Health Planning and Budgeting
process and influence resource allocation to the priority needs of the most vulnerable
groups within the Programme Area
Ensure that Program participants and partners are kept informed of all the Government
laws and policies in respect to the Technical Program being implemented and any
changes to government laws, policies and budgets
Work with partners and coalitions to engage in advocacy activities with the
government structures at the County level, to address the needs of local communities
and inform national level advocacy initiatives
With support from WVK Work with community groups to utilize advocacy
approaches such as Citizen Voice and Action (CVA) and Child Protection Advocacy
(CPA) to enable service users and local partners to engage directly with local
government service providers to improve the quality of government services for
children and to generate information and evidence for use in national level advocacy
work.
Ensure effective mobilization of community groups, youth and children, empowering
them to hold their governments to account
Support communities groups, youth and children to engage constructively with duty
bearers and service providers to improve access to, and quality of, essential services
5. Resource Acquisition 10%
Provide information to inform fund raising initiatives for Health & Nutrition at all
levels
Develop timely and accurate funding proposals in line with donor requirements and
WVK standards in collaboration with AP Manager and other sector specialists
Mobilize the community for community contribution for project intervention
6. Project integration 5%
Ensure project is integrated to existing WVK and FSK projects
7. Others
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to
time
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces at the County and Sub County
level
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. A degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or its equivalent
2. Minimum three years working experience in a Maternal and Nutrition interventions
3. Registration and Up to date License with KNDI
4. Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, programming models, standards and
guidelines Ministries of Health structures at county and national levels
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Swahili.
6. Experience of working with National and County government structures
7. Experience in dealing with international donors, international organizations, the corporate
sector and/or large multi-mandate development NGOs
8. Computer proficiency in use of MS Office (Excel, word, PowerPoint etc)
9. Training, facilitation, mobilization skills and Good relational, analytical and problem-
solving skills.
The holder of this position must be a result orientated who can handle a heavy work load as well
as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other
stakeholder demands.
How to apply
The interested and qualified candidates to submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, including contact information of three referees and a reference letter from your pastor to the email below. Please indicate the position “Project Officer Nutrition” on the subject title and your Salary Expectations.
Applicants should ensure that all documents reach The Chairman of the Board no later than Monday 12th August 2024 by 5:00 P.M to the address provided below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chairman of the Board,
Farming Systems Kenya, FSK Centre, Kiamunyi
Along Nakuru – Ravine- Kabarak road,
P.O. Box 2816- 20100, Nakuru
Email: [email protected]
Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification.
