Job Description
Position Summary RTI International seeks qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates to support the anticipated USAID-funded Tanzania Multi-sectoral Nutrition (MSN) activity. The purpose of the Tanzania Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Activity is to intensify and integrate nutrition support to targeted regions to improve the nutritional status of women of reproductive age,especially pregnant and lactating women, adolescents, and children under five. This Activity will enhance the Recipient•s capacity to provide technical support to the Government of Tanzania (GOT) agencies and other partners to implement multi-sectoral nutrition interventions, in line with the GOT
•s National Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Action Plan.
•The
project will achieve this through a) Strengthened multi-sectoral
coordination for improved nutrition at the local government level; b)
Improved health, nutrition, caregiving, and WASH behaviors; and c)
Increased access and availability of diverse, safe, and nutritious
foods.
Primary Responsibilities:
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- Manages client relations and serves as primary liaison and RTI
representative with the client and stakeholders regarding overall
policy, resource mobilization, and allocation
- Provides technical direction and oversight of project activities
- Holds primary responsibility for project performance and budget
management
- Leads planning, oversight, and coordination of all project activities
and personnel, operational and technical
- Responsible for ensuring quality control and responsiveness for all
technical deliverables
- Oversees all coordination with local government authorities and
relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications and• Required Skills:
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Masters Degree in public health or nutrition, public administration,
or related nutrition disciplines.
- Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in implementing public
health programs relevant to nutrition and food security, maternal and
child health.
Prior DCOP or COP experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in collaborating with host governments, other
international donors, and other donor-funded projects.
- Experience with advocacy and institutional development within
government and non-governmental channels.
- Experience in managing USG funding and familiarity with federal
regulations.
- Previous employment or extensive collaboration with NGOs.
- Previous experience with agriculture, livelihoods, and WASH is
preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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