Back Technical Advisor - Component 1

Options Consultancy Services is hiring a Technical Advisor to provide technical support to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Governments and the SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS) to maximises the quality and effectiveness of its nutrition-related policy and programmes.

Responsibilities:

Options is preparing to bid for The Technical Assistance to Strengthen Capabilities Project (TAN) which supports the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Governments, the SUN Movement Secretariat (SMS) and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The project will be comprised of two components: Component 1 will provide technical assistance (TA) to SUN Governments and to the SUN Movement Secretariat; Component 2 will provide TA to DFID.

The post holder will be responsible for Component 1. The technical advisor will provide support to the Component 1 Lead in managing and overseeing the provision of TA. S/he will also play a strong role in ensuring lesson learning, evidence and best practice is captured across the programme.

Person specification:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Master’s degree in nutrition, health economics or social sciences
• Excellent technical skills in managing TA teams and in delivering TA programmes for nutrition
• Experience working in developing contexts, ideally fragile and conflict-affected states
• A demonstrated ability to effectively manage and quality assure multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams in complex programmes

Benefits:

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and a performance related bonus scheme.

Other information:

• Options is an equal opportunities employer
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment
• We seek people who are pro-choice, energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision
• Overseas candidates require a valid UK work permit