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Key Responsibilities:

The Field Sector lead- Health and Nutrition will manage Health & Nutrition programme portfolio in respective WVI NEPAL’s Field Office/s (district based) in compliance with WVI NEPAL’s sectoral and quality standards, Government’s policies and industry norms. The role will be responsible for monitoring the performance of partner NGOs, ensuring the quality standards, equipping partner NGOs with appropriate technical and functional support, and managing relationships with sectoral key stakeholders including Local Governments. The position is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive in-field annual technical support plan for the sector. The role is responsible for drafting and rolling out all necessary technical tools, quality benchmarks and guidance materials to support quality program implementation at the field. This position shall be responsible to ensure DPA principle is followed as a part of project management. This position will be responsible for relationship management for strategic opportunities are collaborations for respective sector and work with Field Operations Manager for provincial stakeholders relationship management.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage, monitor and document performance of partner NGOs to ensure that the implementation of Health & Nutrition projects / programme are according to plans, budgets and in alignment with quality standards and benchmarksCoordinate and facilitate appropriate technical support for partner NGOs to adequate technical quality in the delivery of WVI NEPAL’s Health & Nutrition projects, meeting minimum standards and targets including reaching the most vulnerable children, families and communities, empower communities, and mainstream crosscutting theme – inclusion, disabilities, environment, gender and protectionPrepare and disseminate regular quality reporting to update WVI NEPAL’s management on the progress of WVI NEPAL’s Health & Nutrition projects / programme against key performance indicators and strategic objectivesLead in managing WVI Development Programme Approach adhered in given projects / programme to contribute on sustainability and broader impactMaintain a good integration of sectors and cross cutting themes in the given sectorLead in managing new project(s) start up and closure processesDemonstrate leadership in promoting efficient and innovative ways to manage programme by replicating these in the fieldSupport Partner NGOs and Field Office to respond to disaster preparedness and responsesLead in preparing WVI regular / periodic reports and upload in the proper systems such as horizonEnsure the projects/programme targets and budget burn rates are on track and effectively managed by the Partner NGOsEnsure minimum standard of GESI mainstreaming, integration and diversity in programmes and projects Ensure improved nutritional health of socially excluded groups, women, children and people with disabilityLead in managing all the data and information on projects / programme real time progress to ensure that partner NGOs provide timely and relevant data for appropriate analysis of programme results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of programme design and implementationLead and coordinate with other sectors and functions to ensure that partner NGOs have access to appropriate information, tools and resources to enable compliance of projects with organizational standards and legal requirement in the areas of financial management, supply chain management, people management and project managementSupport Partner NGOs in providing reliable data and adequate informationLead in providing disaggregated data on the given sector including registered childrenSupport MEAL in developing and rolling out data recording and reporting systemEnsure all the thematic data are recorded in system and track the thematic progress against target in periodic basis in support with MEAL staffDocument thematic outcome level case stories in support with MEAL staffSupport MEAL team in developing ToR, proposal and tools for research and assessmentEnsure improved capacity of partner NGOs on GESI mainstreaming and GESI sensitive organizational cultureIdentify and assess risks associated with the implementation of WVI NEPAL’s projects / programmes by partner NGOs communicate risks to managementLead in coordinating with Field Office Team and other WVI NEPAL’s departments, lead partner NGOs to prioritize risks, develop and implement mitigation measuresEnsure that all business processes and operational activities that are associated with the implementation of WVI NEPAL’s projects / programme in compliance with WV’s and donors’ standards and requirementsIdentify disaster risks and include these risks in the programme planning and implementationOrient and provide technical guidance to NGO partner staff on the programming tools and materials to ensure they are utilized correctly and applied during programme implementation;Develop and deliver training and capacity building for Partner NGO staffs to ensure adequate competencies at field/partner level to deliver all necessary components of the given projects/programme to ensure performance targets achieved;Provide in-field support to Partner NGOs during key events to strengthen programming quality and results;Lead in providing appropriate tools and techniques to PNGOs in order measure and update on the projects progressSupport the PNGOs to maintain a good integration efforts with other sector(s) and cross cutting themes appropriatelyLead in providing adequate support to PNGOs and monitor closely in applying WVI Development Programme Approach (DPA) and sustainability aspects in the given sectorLead in supporting Partner NGO and Field Office team in introducing and implementing all the new initiatives from the GC and WVI NEPALDemonstrate agility in work performance to role model other team members and Partner NGO team members to adjust and manage changesWork with MEAL specialist  and partner NGOs to ensure appropriate analysis and programme results, including sharing of results and continuous improvements of programme design, research and implementationCoordinate with MEALS division (Monitoring Evaluation Accountability Learning & Strategy) to develop and implement effective results measurement system to track the impact of WVI NEPAL’s Health & Nutrition projects / programme, including helping to draft minimum quality standards for the Programmes;Conduct monitoring visit utilizing quality benchmarks/minimum standards/implementation guideline and record findings in QBM systemConduct child consultation and community consultation during field visits and ensure findings are recorded in complaint feedback systemProvide input during project design and implementation to ensure all projects / programme target the most vulnerable, empower communities and mainstream crosscutting theme – inclusion, disabilities, environment, gender and protection;Work to ensure WVI NEPAL makes best use of results data to make continuous improvements to Health & Nutrition projects / programme in quarterly basisDocument evidence of good practice of the Health & Nutrition sector and make them available to share externally, including with Support Offices and donors.Ensure GESI sensitive monitoring, reporting and success stories compilationLead external relationships and engagement with provincial, district and local government line agencies, other INGOs/NGOs, research institutions and private sector at local, district and provincial levels in alignment with WVI NEPAL’s national strategy/plan for engagement in Health & Nutrition sectorCoordinate and support partner NGOs to manage relationships with local stakeholders, bodies and networks that are relevant for achieving WVI NEPAL’s advocacy objectives in the given sectorRepresent the organization in different consortiums, clusters and other relevant meetings and groups to share update about WVI NEPAL and also to receive information to appropriately utilize in organization’s strategic moveManage all field visits for the government and other key stakeholders including Support Offices and donors to showcase WVI NEPAL projects/ programme impact in the fieldSeek strategic partnership with externals and key stakeholders to contribute on strategic objectives and goalsLead in coordinating and providing update during the disaster preparedness and responses in the given sector and working areasLead and represent Multi Sectoral Nutrition plan related platform  in local level, district and in provinces

Required Professional Experience

3 years field experience in Health & Nutrition programming or the equivalent in the headquarters/ regional level of a major I/NGO (3-5 years preferred)At least 3 years of project management experience in Health and Nutrition sectorExperience in developing and delivering programming strategy development, including evidence of achieving programming targets

Required Education, training, license, registration and certification

University degree or equivalent in a Public health/Health & Nutrition or related fieldCourse on Health & Nutrition programming/project models is preferred

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Knowledge on the latest development thinking on Health & Nutrition programming, including PD/hearth, Health Mother groups, WASH, Citizen Voice and Action (CVA)Team building, collaboration, facilitation and leadership skillsUnderstanding of education programming, including empowerment approaches involving community-led activities and advocacyGood understanding program cycle including project planning, design, monitoring, evaluationDemonstrated networking, partnership and coordination abilityExcellent problem-solving skills and detail orientation.Good English writing skills required to report capturing results, evidence, good practice and learningExcellent in writing and research article publication

Travel and/or Work Environment

60%

World Vision is committed to achieving diversity, as the diversity of our teams is critical to our overall success. WV welcomes applications from qualified professionals all over Nepal. Women, people with disability, and members from other marginalised groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with WV as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that WVI Nepal shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates, in accordance to its Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. WVI Nepal has zero tolerance to child rights’ violations, by employees and/or affiliates.

WVI Nepal reserves all rights to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.
People Culture and Governance Department
World Vision International Nepal

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only