Chemonics seeks a ready-to-use therapeutic food specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Food by Prescription for HIV/AIDS care program in Kenya. The program will focus on improving the nutritional status of people living with HIV and of orphans and vulnerable children, with possible expansion to a wider target population, by promoting good nutrition and preventing malnutrition. The program will introduce effective nutritional products, build a robust supply chain, and improve health facility performance. The specialist will be responsible for improving production and distribution of therapeutic food products. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in food science, food technology, public health, or related field required
- Experience working on large, complex, donor-funded programs
- Experience providing technical direction for project activities and liaising with high-level USAID, government, and other donor agency officials
- Ability to transact business effectively in complex social and political environments
- Ability to effectively coordinate with project partners, host-country governments, subcontractors, and other donor-funded programs
- Experience in HIV/AIDS care and support and/or nutrition activities
- Experience working in Kenya and/or East Africa
- Experience with HIV/AIDS and/or moderate/severe malnutrition treatment food and nutrition programming, production, and distribution
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills
- Computer experience, including Microsoft Office applications; experience with other software and devices for enrollment, monitoring and evaluation, statistics, and other supporting software a plus
- Experience with USAID-funded projects highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
Send electronic submissions to chemonicsnhprecruit@gmail.com by December 31, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Nutrition and Health Project - Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) Specialist" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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