Job Summary
IMA World Health (IMA)seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Nutrition Advisor

Qualification Level: Masters
Experience Level: Management level
Experience Length: 5 years
Job Description
Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with the Chief of Party in the management of the program technical components, providing programmatic leadership and overseeing the strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including the determination of project priorities and appropriate technical initiatives
• Advice the Chief of Party on appropriate decisions and actions in nutrition and/or agriculturally-related technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance on nutrition policy, strategy and multi-sectoral action for nutrition programming.
• Ensure results-oriented technical components and high-quality and timely deliverables and reports
• Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement.
• Oversee implementing partners and advise on technical issues.
• Ensure strong working relationships with implementing & technical partners, the Ministries of Health in Tanzania and USAID.
• Represent the project in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Support development and monitoring of technical work plans and budget

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required in nutrition, public health, agriculture, or other relevant development fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in nutrition and/or agricultural/food security programs, with significant expertise in developing and implementing integrated nutrition/agriculture programming. Some experience in Tanzania required.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in implementing, leading, and managing nutrition or agricultural programs as
• Deputy Chief of Party or equivalent for donor-funded programming. USAID experience preferred.
• Strong experience required with direct supervision, and working with teams and staff from multicultural backgrounds.

Tanzanian nationals encouraged to apply.
For immediate consideration, please email your CV/resume to the following email address: bdrecruit@imaworldhealth.org