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Health and Nutrition Coordinator – Re-advertised
NB This is a re-advertisement hence all those who applied previously
need not apply again.
GOAL is seeking a driven and proactive individual to work as Health and
Nutrition Coordinator in Kampala to oversee the implementation of a
portfolio of projects that focus on health systems strengthening, preventative
nutrition and health and other emergencies. They will support advocacy and
coordination efforts with interagency and governmental working groups and
forums, will promote learning and adaptive management and will contribute
towards the growth of the overall portfolio.
The Health and Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that all
projects under their portfolio area are implemented to agreed parameters,
workplans, results frameworks and budgets. They will also be asked to directly
implement some projects – leading key activities with support from other staff
under the portfolio and managing partners and project on-granting processes.
They will ensure that project implementation is progressing in line with GOAL
and donor compliance requirements, including timely and quality donor
reporting and communications
Note that this position is contingent on funding.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒
Health and Nutrition programme strategic development
⇗ Work with GOAL Uganda Management and the Global Advisors to develop GOAL
Uganda’s Health and Nutrition programme, ensuring that the programme reflects
GOAL’s global priorities and values and positions us to meet our mission.
⇗ Contribute to the development of and regular updating of GOAL Uganda’s
Health and Nutrition portfolio strategy, as part of annual country planning
and organisational strategic processes
⇗ Lead technical oversight and direction for GOAL Uganda’s Health and
Nutrition programme, which includes a portfolio of different donor-funded
projects
⇗ Engage actively in cross-organisational platforms and build strong
relationships with other GOAL country leads on Health and Nutrition
⇗ Maintain up-to-date information on health and nutrition issues, current
good practice and training strategies for all aspects of GOAL’s Health and
Nutrition programming and pass on newly acquired information to respective
field teams.
⇗ Remain up to date with changes and innovation in the global and national
sectors of relevance and support team member continuous learning, including
through training.
⇗ Share learnings across GOAL Uganda’s programme areas and identify
opportunities for multisectoral interventions
Programme management, implementation and technical support
⇗ Using an adaptive management approach, oversee the successful
implementation of GOAL Uganda’s Health and Nutrition strategic activities and
portfolio of projects and support and hold portfolio staff accountable for
programme and project implementation, managing programme and project budgets
and monitoring financial transactions as per the Authorisation Matrix and
delegation protocols
⇗ Co-ordinate activities with other sectors i.e.; water/sanitation and
livelihood programs and build sustainable community approaches
⇗ Identify, nurture and manage all civil society and private sector
partnerships, including the on-granting process, reporting and compliance as
per GOAL’s On-Granting policies for projects within your programme portfolio
⇗ Ensure programme procurement and contracting needs, logistics, finance and
human resource are managed effectively and in line with GOAL policy.
⇗ Ensure all programme reporting internal and external is delivered on time
and is of high quality, coordinating team inputs with the support of the
Programme Support Officer.
⇗ Ensure the integration of Safeguarding and community feedback mechanism
CFM in all programme and project activities, with each project having a
safeguarding risk assessment conducted to inform adjustments and adaptations
as required.
Human resource management
⇗ Line management of the Health and Nutrition Programme/Project Managers and
any other assigned staff, ensuring that all team members have clear and
measurable SMART performance management objectives and that they are
measured regularly and in line with policy
External and Internal representation and coordination
⇗ Manage a team coordination and outreach strategy, identify key stakeholder
relationships and develop and share strategic messaging on the GOAL Health and
Nutrition programmes
⇗ Take the lead in building and leveraging key health and nutrition and
related sector networks, government departments and partnerships, with
specific responsibility for advocating and influencing at a district and
national level for GOAL’s Health and Nutrition programming
⇗ Coordinate health and nutrition activities with relevant bodies such as
MOH, UNICEF, WHO, health and nutrition clusters and I/NGOs and cultivate
relationships by attending regular meetings and ensuring that GOAL Uganda is
professionally represented at Health and Nutrition and relevant multi sectoral
coordination meetings and events.
⇗ Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other district
and national level stakeholders such other I/NGOs, and government actors and
global agencies
⇗ Build and sustain relationships with internal GOAL stakeholders key to the
programme and drawn on them for support, advice and programme advancement
⇗ Responsible for regularly liaising with the relevant GOAL HQ technical
advisors
⇗ Support all efforts towards accountability to project participants. This
includes actively engaging participating communities as equal partners in the
design, monitoring and evaluation of projects and programmes.
Fundraising
⇗ Working with the Programme Support Officer and ACDP, map and identify
appropriate fundraising opportunities to support the country implementation
and delivery of the Health and Nutrition programme strategy
⇗ Actively develop relationships with strategic partners and potential
donors, keeping up-to-date and partner and donor mapping for the quality
Health and Nutrition programme, to explore the potential for funding,
partnership and collaboration.
⇗ Working with the Technical Team, Programme Support Officer and ACDP, design
and develop quality Health, Nutrition and multisectoral proposals.
⇗ Engage with other key Health and Nutrition partners and donors in Uganda
and elsewhere and explore the potential for funding, partnership and potential
collaboration
Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning
⇗ Work with the GOAL Uganda MEAL department to ensure that appropriate
systems are in place to monitor and measure all GOAL Uganda Health and
Nutrition programming; this includes active participation in MEAL, developing
new and appropriate monitoring tools and ensuring the timely collection,
presentation, analysis and distribution of programme data.
⇗ Undertake regular field visits to review and report on Health and Nutrition
programme progress specifically in relation to their efficiency and
effectiveness and determine any future program recommendations.
⇗ Regularly review monitoring data and manage programmes using an adaptive
management approach
⇗ Develop learning and communication materials of high quality for internal
and external audiences.
⇗ Ensure close coordination and sharing of information with other district
and national level stakeholders such other I/NGOs, and government actors and
global agencies

Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
To be successful in this role, you will need
⇗ Master in Public Health/Nutrition, Environmental Health, Social Sciences or
related discipline. Experience may substitute for qualifications.
⇗ At least five years professional experience in a senior role in complex
Health and Nutrition programming in developing countries, two of which are in
a similar position
⇗ At least two years managing complex, high-value and multi-partner/location
projects
⇗ Previous experience in working on public and private health, health and
other emergencies in a leadership capacity
⇗ Previous experience in working on nutrition, particularly preventative,
community-oriented approaches, in a leadership capacity
⇗ Previous experience in implementing projects using participatory and
people-centred approaches
⇗ Strong programme management skills, including planning, grant and budget
management
⇗ Strong people management skill, including prioritising workloads, providing
targeted support and mentoring
⇗ Experience supervising and managing partners from a broad range of
backgrounds and experiences
⇗ Experience in networking and coordination at the national levels and with
international partners and stakeholders
⇗ Excellent English verbal and written communication skills with proven
financial management skills
⇗ Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office applications
⇗ Experience with USAID, ECHO, Irish Aid and other donors
⇗ Understanding of social behaviour change concepts and approaches
⇗ Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a
proactive planning and execution
⇗ Adaptive management skills
⇗ Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and meet
deadlines
⇗ Market system training and /or experience
⇗ Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills with experience conducting
assessments and surveys.
⇗ Soft Skills in coordination and networking with stakeholders including
district and local government, sector actors, NGO partners and community
leaders.
⇗ Creativity and entrepreneurial outlook
⇗ Ability to work collaboratively in teams, build consensus, and effectively
coordinate with internal and external actors
⇗ Very enthusiastic and able to work extra hours to achieve the objectives of
the programme.
GOAL
Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a
global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most
vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most
vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and
development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster
situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater
resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

General description of the country programme
GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct and a Child Protection Policy, which have
been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and
children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring
the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and
business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or
organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any
candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies
any job offer made is also subject to a range of background checks. GOAL is an
equal opportunities employer.
How to Apply ⇒
All interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their
applications by email with 3 reference contacts current or former Line
Manager from the last three employers and daytime contact number to; The
Human Resource Manager, GOAL recruitment@ug.goal.ie indicating the title
“Health & Nutrition Coordinator” in the subject line by 2nd February 2021.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.
NB Those who applied previously need not apply again.
Deadline 2nd February 2021

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