About US:
Self Help Africa has been working in sub-Saharan Africa for thirty years. Established in the immediate aftermath of the Ethiopian famine, we have been striving ever since to tackle the root causes of hunger and famine across the continent. In July 2014, Self Help Africa merged with Gorta, Ireland’s longest established NGO. Up to 70% of people living in sub-Saharan Africa rely directly or indirectly on farming for their survival. This is the area we focus on, because we know this is where we can make the biggest impact. Farming is a business, and by helping small holders to move from subsistence to surplus, long term sustainable farm businesses are created.

Job Summary: The Programme Coordinator – Nutrition and Gender will offer technical support on Nutrition and Gender as well as ensuring effective mainstreaming of all related cross-cutting themes across the Uganda Country Programme. He /she will also be responsible for leading in advocacy initiatives around Nutrition and Gender issues, advising and building capacity of staff, monitoring and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Programme Management:
· Offer technical advisory services on integrated nutrition and agricultural programming ensuring that SHA’s strategic focus on social inclusion and nutrition is strongly woven into all projects;
· Oversee the implementation of all nutrition and social inclusion interventions within the Uganda programme;
· The incumbent will plan and co-ordinate all technical inputs, specifically in the areas of nutrition and social inclusion;
· Ensure effective communication and oversee processes leading to documentation & publication of lessons, processes and results of gender and nutrition interventions;
· Assist the Head of Programmes in designing and planning projects; ensuring that nutrition, and gender are adequately addressed with effective strategies for implementing operations in line with Self Help Africa Uganda’s Country Strategic Plan;
· Technically support the Head of Programmes in resource mobilisation and acquisition through new programme development and proposal writing to ensure effective mainstreaming of nutrition and gender issues across the programme;
· In charge of developing and carrying out ongoing review of nutrition and social inclusion policies/guidelines and strategies that provide strategic direction during planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation across the Uganda Country Programme;
· Establish knowledge gaps and specific learning needs of staff around Nutrition and social inclusion across the programme and coordinate staff capacity building for effective programme implementation;
· Work closely with other Programme Coordinators, assess partner capacities and requirements for technical assistance and review them regularly;
· Manage the development and production of project training curricula in conjunction with SHA partners;
· Facilitate active networking and partnerships of the Uganda Country Programme with Government Departments, donor agencies, NGOs and private organisations implementing similar programme activities for continued learning and sharing of experiences and best practices;
· Guide processes of identifying nutrition and social inclusion -based advocacy issues and facilitate policy advocacy engagements at local and international levels for the implementation of nutrition, HIV and gender sensitive policies and laws;
· Build and strengthen strategic partnerships, networks and coalitions with civil society organizations and private sector to influence nutrition and gender responsive policies and laws;
· Keep updated on technical aspects of Nutrition, Gender and social inclusion related issues through regular reading, dialogue, and participation in meetings and trainings;
· Facilitate and assist the timely submission of regular reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual) or special reports as deemed necessary;
· Oversee the implementation of special projects from time to time as assigned by the Head of Programmes.
2. Safety and Security:
· Ensure all safety or security incidents (fires, vehicle accidents, theft, etc) are appropriately recorded and reported;
· Actively monitor field site safety and security and advise the HoP about new developments;
· Ensure regular communications are maintained among the field sites, and between the field and the country office.
3. Logistics/Procurement/Assets Management:
· Ensure efficient use and management of transport and other programme resources;
· Work closely with Head of Programmes and Human Resources and Administration Manager in procurement processes of projects inputs through outlined procurement procedures;
· Ensure that project implementation meets donor compliance requirements;
4. Human Resource Management:
· Ensure good individual and team performance in support of project implementation through coaching, mentoring and regular meetings;
· Actively facilitate effective teamwork, coordination and work planning among development facilitators, technical specialists, and administrative staff in support of programme objectives;
· Be responsible for building the capacity of all project staff, enhancing their commitment, character, competence, and critical thinking, working with them to develop and implement personal capacity building plans.
5. Representation:
· In charge of the promotion of the organisation’s positive image through collaboration and networking;
· Ensure that the programme collaborates and networks with other stakeholders such as Government ministries and departments, donor agencies, NGOs and private sector organisations;
· Work closely with the Head of Programmes, represent SHA at national (Uganda) levels; to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties as required;
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Programmes from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Social / Health Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition/HIV and AIDS, Gender or related disciplines
· A minimum of three years’ experience in Nutrition and Gender related programmes
· Previous experience and knowledge in the design and implementation of nutrition, and gender programmes within food and livelihoods settings for individuals or groups, especially smallholder farmers
· Competence in operating nutrition-related computer software programmes and data analysis, research skills, writing and communication skills, excellent verbal, analytical, and organisational skills
· Competence in designing and conducting gender-related research and the analysis of qualitative data
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of the project cycle management approaches and tools – including Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment and Planning, project appraisal, Nutrition Assessments, Gender, HIV and AIDS assessment, monitoring and evaluation and partners’ capacity building
· Good knowledge and understanding of key aspects of development work; including food, nutrition and livelihood security, cross-cutting themes (e.g. gender, environment, HIV and AIDS, social inclusion),
· Skills in training/facilitation of development processes, including organisation and mobilization of communities and networking among different development partners such as community-based organisations (CBOs), governments and partner staff
· High level skills and experience in planning, budgeting and writing programmatic reports to donors,
· A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of SHA Uganda Country Programme;
· Show commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices;
· High level of integrity and high standards of personal conduct;
· Solid computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, power point and email.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should write an application letter stating clearly the job you are applying for and fill in the application form, download here, and e-mail to: Amelia.muwanguzi@selfhelpafrica.org and copy Uganda@selfhelpafrica.org

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are highly encouraged.

Deadline: 24th July, 2015