Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Specialist page is loaded Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) Specialist Solicitar locations Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia time type Full time posted on Publicado hace 2 días job requisition id JR30467 Wahana Visi Indonesia is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to work and collaborate to empower the most vulnerable children, family and community through community development, advocacy, and emergency response for sustainable transformation regardless of religion, race, ethnic or gender. Since 1998, Wahana Visi Indonesia has carried out various community development programs focusing on children. Hundred thousands of children in Indonesia have been benefited from WVI's accompaniment program. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a trusted partner of World Vision International. Key Responsibilities :
Area placement can change, according to the needs of the Organization. To support Wahana Visi Indonesia's strategic objective to "Increase in children who are well nourished (ages 0- 5)" (CWBO #5) such that there i s an increase in community access to Nutrition as an effort to reduce stunting which also related to Mother and Child health (MCH) within WVI's ministry areas. This will be achieved by providing technical support to WVI's Nutrition and MCH programme (including advocacy, emergency response and acquisition) , ensuring projects and staffs meets performance goals, and by increasing accountability and quality in a way that reflects Wahana Visi's core values, missio n and strategic directions. The M aternal and C hild H ealth and Nutrition (MCHN) Specialist will maintai n and enhance the role and positioning of Wahana Visi Indonesia in advocating for and responding to Nutrition and MCH needs in Indonesia as related to WV Indonesia Strategy.
Strategy Development & Planning Develop and implement a rolling 5 years Nutrition including maternal and child health ( MCH ) strategy (including geographic and sectoral priorities, key advocacy issues, funding growth plan and networks) which is aligned to National and Partnership strategy.
Develop, implement and monitor annual Nutrition including MCH plan, including budget and key health milestones
Develop, implement and evaluate research related to Nutrition, MCH within WVI service areas
Support Grant Acquisition , Zone Manager(s) , A rea P rogram( s ) and Manager ( s ) of Nutrition, MCH Projects to develop, implement and monitor projec ts and APs' business plan, including budget and key health milestones.
Contribute to ongoing development and implementation of WVI National Strategy and Corporate Plan
Resource Acquisition and Management Provide budgeting framework for MCH and Nutrition interventions to project and program staff.
Support Grant Acquisition , Zone Manager(s) , A rea P rogram( s ) and Manager ( s ) of MCH and Nutrition Projects to monitor costs of Grant Project/ Area Program 's MCH and Nutrition interventions to ensure cost-effectiveness of interventions and to identify ways to leverage our MCH and Nutrition programs
Identify new funding opportunities and negotiate "Project Charter" for development of proposal or assessment. Contribute to cross-functional teams as agreed in Project Charter for development of new projects; this may include leading in the preparation of grant proposals.
Support Zone Manager(s) and Grant Contract Acquisition(s) to develop and monitor annual MCH and Nutrition budget (including Program/Project , private and grant funding) in alignment with National and Regional Strategy; and program priorities.
Capacity Building Support the Zones, APs and non-sponsorship projects to identify Nutrition including MCH as a project goal within log frame through trainings. awareness raising, communications, etc.
Support the Zones and APs to have at least one staff trained with basic Nutrition and MCH competencies: Develop a standard for APs to define basic Nutrition and MCH competencies and training modules to improve competencies.
Support National Office and APs in conducting Nutrition, MCH related trainings for Operating model partners
Contribute National Office Nutrition, MCH Baseline and Evaluations and assist Zones, APs and non-sponsorship projects in interpretation and use of data.
Support WVI emergency responses related to Nutrition, MCH programme
Serve as a resource and spokesperson on Nutrition, MCH issues both in Indonesia and within the World Vision partnership
Accountability & Quality Assurance Contribute to the processes of planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation are performed on time and with high quality in national level.
Prepare TP Child well nourished (CWN) on nutrition, MCH and CD part documentation and reporting at national level to ensure all required report are submitted on time, accurate , and complete.
Support Zones, APs and POs to continually monitor Nutrition, MCH and CD sponsorship and non-sponsorship projects to ensure that they meet Wahana Visi and donor accountability standards.
Assist Zones, APs and non-sponsorship project managers in the preparation of professional and high quality semi - annual (SAR) and annual report (AR) and end of project reports as required by WVI, government, donors, and others
Support the APs to have sound Nutrition and MCH strategies (Planning and Budgeting or annual operating plans) through peer review of LEAP documents, and support for community needs assessments, etc
Contribute to documentation, learning and accountability process (assessment, baseline, reflection, evaluation including track progress).
Work closely with other specialist, unit and department to ensure data are well disseminated and used.
Ensure that the programs and projects contribute to supporter transformation
S hare good approaches or innovations for learning across the WVI service areas and external partners
Networking and Coordination Develop dynamic relationships with the Ministry of Health and other health institutions and other related institution at National and Provincial levels.
Enhance relations with government, donors, supporters, and WVI support offices to increase credibility of WVI's Nutrition, MCH and CD programme.
Develop robust partnerships with other key non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and International Organisations (IOs) for shared learning, joint implementation and leveraging of similar Nutrition, MCH and CD interventions.
Identify advocacy issues and support WVI's and Partnership advocacy initiatives for improved Nutrition, MCH programme at local, national and international levels.
Contribute to partnership learning for Nutrition, MCH
Represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders meeting at national and regional as appropriate
Be responsible for maintaining and strengthening relationships with key partners and ensure that partnerships with other development partners are focused on promoting the well-being of children, especially the most vulnerable.
Advocate for Nutrition, MCH and Wahana Visi Indonesia at the national level through strategic relationships, position papers and policy briefs, and collaboration with relevant ministries
Management and Leadership Provide self- capacity building in Nutrition and MCH , workload management and orientation;
Create enabling and positive team environment where colleagues are able to develop their spiritual gifts and grow in Christian maturity
Create an enabling and positive team environment where staff are able to develop their talents and grow in their development sector skills, knowledge and professionalism
Model a biblical view of leadership
Submit Monthly Management Reports with completeness, quality and timeliness
Facilitate spiritual nurture activities for team members according to WV core documents.
Ensure alignment to safeguarding of program activities
Coordination and work planning with other specialists to ensure program implementation as standard.
Required Professional Experience Substantial experience (typically 5-7 years or more) in designing, implementing, and evaluating maternal and child health and nutrition programs, preferably in the context of international development or humanitarian work.
Demonstrated experience in working with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
Experience in managing and providing technical support to nutrition and maternal and child health projects.
Experience in developing proposal .
Experience in leadership and capacity building skills
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification Master degree in public health , nutrition, maternal and child health, or a related field.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings.
Understanding of the specific cultural context and challenges related to maternal and child health and nutrition in Indonesia.
Alignment with Wahana Visi's core values, mission, and strategic directions
In-depth understanding of maternal and child health, nutrition, and stunting-related issues.
Familiarity with evidence-based practices and interventions in the field of maternal and child health and nutrition.
Knowledge of global and national policies related to maternal and child health and nutrition.
Ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders, including donors, government officials, community members, and WV staff.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement Ability to move freely, both indoors and outdoors, to conduct site visits, meetings, and other activities related to the job responsibilities. Awareness and commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, considering the demanding nature of travel and fieldwork. Language Requirements Proficiency in English and (verbal and written) is a must .
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
We work with communities, government, donors, including grant, corporate, and individual donor.
We work together for the well-being of all Indonesian children.
