Health and Nutrition Team Leader at Family Health International (FHI 360)

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Ethiopia

Posted 3 years ago

Family Health International is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Nutrition Team Leader
Location: Mekelle, Ethiopia
Job Type: Full time

About Family Health International: Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience

Over 8 years of relevant experience in technical implementation of large projects and/or programs may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development in the specific technical domain.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization. International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.
Experience establishing and leading successful startup operations/projects in complex emergencies situations
Significant background in managing public health initiatives is required
Experience leading technical assessments using methodologies such as SMART and SQUEAC; strong background in outcome monitoring and evaluation is preferred
Experience coordinating complex health programs with wide variety of stakeholders; experience as cluster co-lead is desirable
Knowledge and application of Office of US Foreign Disaster (OFDA), BHA and UN donors required.
Skilled in developing responsive, evidence-based program designs, including budget development.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private company of progressive program management experience in humanitarian assistance or related industry experience in a relevant technical area.
Familiar with and abide by Red Cross/Non-Government Organization (NGO) Code of Conduct.
Experience coordinating complex programs with wide variety of stakeholders; experience as cluster co-lead preferred.
Breadth of geographic location experience preferred.
Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned area
Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone and printer/copier
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Expertise in humanitarian health programming, specifically first-phase response operations