About FHI 360:
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. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Governance Advisor for the FtF Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity.
Position Description:
The Regional Governance Specialist will provide technical and programmatic direction to support the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS) and Seqota Declaration regional implementation and planned transition from Regional Foo and nutrition coordination office to Regional Food system and Nutrition Council (FNC) structures. S/he will coordinate closely with the Regional Health Bureau and will provide direct support to the newly emerging Regional FNC. S/he will oversee and guide the work of zonal Coordinators. S/he will lead the multisector nutrition coordination in the regions and will bring established connections with regional government counterparts. S/He will be expected to work closely with the Food System and Nutrition implementing Sector Bureaus at the regional level and to a large extent with the Regional Health Bureau, Zonal Health Departments and Woreda Health Offices including food system and nutrition implementing Bureaus. The Specialist will be well versed with the issues around the management and coordination of food system and nutrition programs by the GOE and the functions of each level of Government structure. The person works closely and in an integrated manner with technical and programmatic staff at regional and lower level to ensure smooth delivery and reporting of governance activities and outcomes.
Location: Addis Ababa covering for Oromia region.
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Desired experience, skills and attributes:
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There are 31 FHI 360 development competencies. Of greatest focus for this job are:
Date Revised: 9/13/2021
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