USAID SPRING Project Jobs - Program Officer at JSI
Organisation: JSI Research & Training Institute, IncProject Name: USAID Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)Reports to: SPRING/Uganda Program ManagerJSI Research & Training Institute, Inc is a leading public health research and consulting organization, seeks a creative, highly motivated, and detail oriented person to deliver measurable intervention results as Program Officer for Micronutrient Powders (MNPs). This person must work well in a fast-paced and results- driven environment with passionate and motivated coworkers.Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilitate country- led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HKI), The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG).Key Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as the primary coordinator of follow-up interviews and appointments with all six groups of stakeholders (government, donor agencies, civil society organizations, business/ private sector, United Nation groups, and academic/research institutions): Maintain regular communication and relationships with key informants (KIs),Update and maintain Key Informants list as neededKeep track of changes to budget calendar and Uganda Nutrition Action Plan (UNAP) meeting schedulesSchedule interviewsOrganize and manage hiring of notetakers and/or assistants as necessary for data collectionDraft questions with research leads, conduct interviews, and complete notesLog transcripts and notes into group data management systemAttend key UNAP and Budget meetings, taking notes for inclusion in data fileActively participate in weekly research meetings to update team on follow-up activitiesConduct data validation meetings as needed for budget analysis and at key points for qualitative data validation (brief clarification interviews)Collect documents related to the implementation of UNAP and budgeting from the various stakeholders and share with the research team in a timely fashionRepresent SPRING at local UNAP meetings and potentially regional meetings, as needed.Technically support the team with field visits in UgandaStay informed of SPRING communications with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), and join the Program Officer- SBCC SPRING OPM Liaison for regular update meetings with OPM to present PBN findingsSupport communication and coordination with PBN staff who are conducting the district level follow up work, specifically:DSW, the consultant for District level budget workTufts Nutrition Innovation Lab (NIL) intern and SPRING/Uganda Program Officer- Fortification and Micronutrients for District level follow on qualitative workPerform other related duties as assignedQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should also possess two to three years of work experienceThe ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in public health, nutrition or related field preferred, bachelor's degree requiredExcellent interpersonal communication skills and comfortable communicating with multiple stakeholders and of all levelsGood knowledge and understanding of nutrition issues in country at the national and district level, and knowledge of nutrition movements at the global and national levelUnderstanding of government protocols and able to effectively manage cross ministerial and department communicationsSignificant experience with UNAP strongly preferredThe applicants should be highly disciplined, responsible and passionate about work tasks.Successful applicants will be self-starters with a track record of success.Past experience in and as part of a research team is recommended. Highly proficient in written and spoken English; knowledge of other local languages strongly preferredPreference for experience in ethnographic research (key informant interviews, participant observations, note taking)Preference for experience working with budgets, ideally government budgetingPossess excellent communication skills and able to respond to emails and requests in a timely fashion.All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications via e-mail or hand deliver to these addresses below;Block 01 Plot 295, Kacence, Kaciika,Mbarara - Uganda Tel+256 (750)001251OR Plot 36/37A, Martyrs Way, Ministers’ Village, Ntinda, Kampala Tel: 256750001253 - Kampala - UgandaOr via E-mail to: jobs@spring-nutrition.orgDeadline: Thursday, 18th December 2014 by 2.00PMFor More Ugandan Jobs, Please Visit http://www.theugandanjobline.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline
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