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Regional Coordinator (Nalerigu), USAID Advancing Nutrition Ghana

JOB SUMMARY

Company JSI
Industry Not-for-profi...
Category Public Health
Location Nalerigu
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education Master’...
Experience 7 years
Job Expires Nov 25, 2020
Contact ...
 

Company Profile

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), a leader in global health, is a nonprofit public health management consulting and research organizations dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world.

Job Description

  • Job Location: Nalerigu with frequent travels to select districts in the region.
  • Reporting: The Regional Coordinator position reports to the Subnational Support Manager (SNSM).

 

Job Summary

The Regional Coordinator will serve as the focal point for engagement in the region, supporting 4–5 districts. The Regional Coordinator supports the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and all USAID Advancing Nutrition activities within the assigned region. The Regional Coordinator is the primary point of contact of the project in the region and for communications between the RCC and its technical departments. S/He provides technical support to the RCC and select MMDAs in the region to promote multi-sectoral planning and implementation for improved food security, nutrition and resilience in the region. S/he will work closely with the RCC lead providing guidance and mentorship as required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop positive relationships with the RCC, districts, the Regional Health Directorate of Ghana Health Service (GHS) and relevant project stakeholders in the region through effective, respectful and supportive communication.
  • Build bridges and promote a clear understanding of the USAID Advancing Nutrition project among regional and district stakeholders.
  • Support the organization of regional and district staff training activities relating to the project interventions.
  • Provide backstopping and quality assurance during interventions carried out by RCC and district staff or consultants.
  • Coordinate with the RCC and its technical departments in the region to build capacity of district staff on data-driven planning and implementation
  • Facilitate the use of the Food Security and Nutrition guidelines for medium-term development planning processes in the region and districts.
  • Coordinate with the RCC and the districts to integrate food security and nutrition indicators into the medium-term development plans (MTDPs).
  • Provide support to the RCC and districts to plan, implement multi-sectoral activities and be able to measure progress towards addressing poverty, malnutrition and vulnerabilities in target districts.
  • Support both the regional and district project point of contacts to undertake periodic project reviews and adjust implementation strategies based on lesson learned;
  • Contribute to drafting project quarterly, annual, and other ad hoc reports on project activities and results.

Stakeholder Relationships

  • Manage relationships with RCC, NDPC, GHS, Metropolitan, Municipal and District (MMDAs) and technical departments in the regions.
  • Coordinate and provide technical assistance to project stakeholders as needed.

Required Skills or Experience

  • Master’s degree in Social Science, Development Studies, Planning, Political Science, Public Health or Nutrition preferred.
  • At least 7 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in development planning, health, food security, nutrition or related fields.
  • At least 5 years of senior-level experience leading and managing relationships with decentralized agencies and CSOs required.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Regional Coordinating Council, District Assembly, and its sub-structures required.
  • Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Preferred Skills or Experience

  • Prior experience with USAID-funded project.

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