ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support in the development and implementation of nutrition focused technical assistance as per the IGNITE+ model.

Contribute to strengthening institutional systems and structures towards nutrition integration for IGNITE+ clients.

Support in the design and delivery of participatory training, sensitization, workshops on nutrition integration for clients

Support the development and piloting of capacity building tools that integrate both gender and nutrition into the design and implementation of agriculture activities

Respond to simple routine queries by clients and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate response to enquiries.

Support in preparing nutrition-related reports while adhering to Tanager corporate standards and quality controls.

Accompany Tanager staff in specific partners' meetings, workshops and contribute to project learning activities.

Perform other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Required skills

Bachelor's degree in: Nutrition, Development Studies, Agricultural economics or any other relevant field.

Recently completed master's degree in the above fields of study (within the last 12-18 months) or awaiting graduation

Good understanding of global and continental commitment mechanisms for nutrition in agriculture for stakeholders such as governments, NGOs, and private sector.

Understanding of nutrition-sensitive agriculture concepts and approach.

Key competencies

Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.

Collaborative and open to feedback.

Ability to build & maintain relationships with teams even while navigating challenging or unexpected circumstances.

Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Fluency in English written and oral, required. Knowledge of French is an added advantage

Local travel within Kenya expected

• Support in the development and implementation of nutrition focused technical assistance as per the IGNITE+ model.
• Contribute to strengthening institutional systems and structures towards nutrition integration for IGNITE+ clients.
• Support in the design and delivery of participatory training, sensitization, workshops on nutrition integration for clients
• Support the development and piloting of capacity building tools that integrate both gender and nutrition into the design and implementation of agriculture activities
• Respond to simple routine queries by clients and escalate where appropriate, in order to provide a timely and accurate response to enquiries.
• Support in preparing nutrition-related reports while adhering to Tanager corporate standards and quality controls.
• Accompany Tanager staff in specific partners' meetings, workshops and contribute to project learning activities.
• Perform other related duties as required

• Good understanding of global and continental commitment mechanisms for nutrition in agriculture for stakeholders such as governments, NGOs, and private sector.
• Understanding of nutrition-sensitive agriculture concepts and approach.
• Strong written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write required documents in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
• Collaborative and open to feedback.
• Ability to build & maintain relationships with teams even while navigating challenging or unexpected circumstances.
• Advanced computer skills in a Windows based environment including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fluency in English written and oral, required. Knowledge of French is an added advantage

• Bachelor's degree in: Nutrition, Development Studies, Agricultural economics or any other relevant field.
• Recently completed master's degree in the above fields of study (within the last 12-18 months) or awaiting graduation