For the job of IRC International, applications are being accepted from qualified individuals for the position published in the daily newspaper Classified Source on 23 September, 2024 for which they are seeking a suitable replacement.
IRC International
Date Posted:
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23 September, 2024
Department:
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IRC International
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Master
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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28 September, 2024
Vacant Positions: Health & Nutrition Coordinator
HEALTH & NUTRITION COORDINATOR
The IRC International Islamabad is currently seeking a Health & Nutrition Coordinator to full fill the vacant position.
JOB Description: Health & Nutrition Coordinator
“Program Design and Quality Assurance
Reflective of IRC’s policies and emerging best practices, provide technical and management leadership to ongoing health, nutrition, and subsector integrated programs in Pakistan. Support the development and maintenance of a coherent and evolving health and nutrition strategy across all concerned areas of interventions.
Work in close coordination with Head of Business Development Unit to develop technical proposals of highest quality for health and nutrition interventions.
Responsible for guiding health and nutrition teams & implementing partners for ensuring that strong data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing performance analysis and programmatic action, and that all members of the team know their roles and responsibilities for monitoring and evaluation.
Monitor evolving needs of the target communities, identify health and nutrition needs in new project areas and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure robust monitoring systems are in place and that reviews are undertaken periodically in conjunction with the team, partners, and relevant local stakeholders.
Setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other staff. Work in close coordination with Head of Policy, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, Head of Business Development, other technical coordinators and Heads of Offices to ensure cross departmental coordination and strategic engagements, profiling and visibility of health-related interventions.
Technical Support to project implementation teams for Quality assurance
Ensure that health and nutrition programs comply with international and national quality standards, policies and guidelines.
Ensure that health and nutrition interventions adhere to donor agreements and IRC’s core policy documents and guidelines.
Work with project teams and respective head of offices to facilitate the timely achievements of project and strategy outcomes, goals and objectives.
Team Leadership and Management
Maintain open and professional relations with teams, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their respective positions.
Conduct regular meetings with all direct reports and ensure the same is done throughout the team management structure.
Identify training needs and develop capacity-building plans for health and nutrition staff.
Promote and ensure staff care and well-being.
Coordination & Representation
Develops and maintains effective ongoing coordination and liaison with both internal & external stakeholders in the health and nutrition sectors. Thereby representing IRC positions, promoting Country Program’s strategy, and build strategic partnerships.
Closely coordinate with operational departments and cross-sectional outcomes for aspiring towards better results/reach for our clients and/or beneficiaries.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Deputy Director Programs, Pakistan
Position directly supervises Program Manager Health and provides technical oversight for Health and Nutrition Project Team Leads/Project Managers based in field locations.
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Technical Advisors in the Head Quarter and Region, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships, Sector Coordinators, Business Development unit, Support departments, M&E Coordinator, Sr. Finance manager, donors, UN and clusters.
Job Requirements:
1. Education: Health professional – MD/ MBBS, MPH (preferred)
2. Work Experience: Strong Public health background with a minimum 6 years’ experience in health program management/technical capacity with INGO, NGO, UN. Prior experience of, PHC, Reproductive Health, nutrition and health response in emergencies. Experience in developing technical proposals, concept notes and report writing.
3. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Ability to query and analyze data to aid the development of retention strategies, diversify programming and other related activities required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to work with a diverse constituent group. Effective interpersonal skills, and utmost attention to detail required. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required. Ability to work independently as a self-starter and as part of a team required. Ability to use good judgment, maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy required. Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure effectively and productively.
4. Language Skills: Fluency in Urdu and English is must and knowledge of local languages (such as Pushto, Punjabi, Sindhi etc.) is preferred.
Others: Strong digital literacy: must be competent in the use of Windows MS office programs (Word, Excel), email programs, etc.
The IRC Core Values and Commitments.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons
Before the Closing date: 28 September, 2024, interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as per the attached adverts). The job title must be clearly stated in the subject line of the application. Equal Opportunity is provided by IRC International for all equally eligible candidates.
