Country Focal Point for School Health and Nutrition Policy Strengthening

Country Focal Point for School Health and Nutrition Policy Strengthening

Country/Region: Uganda Country Office

Location: Kampala

Organization: Save the Children International

Join us to lead sustainable change for children:

• Be part of a GLOBAL and DIVERSE technical community
• Get EXPOSURE in many different contexts
• Test and scale up INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
• Influence policies that affect MILLIONS OF CHILDREN

OVERVIEW

Are you passionate about being an advocate for children? Do you want to use your expertise to bring about lasting change for children and be a part of an inspiring, dynamic global movement?

The Country Focal Point (CFP) will act as a catalyst for a national and local level assessments and improvements of a School Health and Nutrition (SHN) policy. The ideal CFP will be an expert on the health issues that affect school aged children in Uganda, have the ability to hone in on specific activities and details, while also maintaining a clear vision for school health at the national level. The CFP’s ultimate responsibility is liaising with government and CSOs to develop, monitor, and implement a School Health Policy Strengthening Plan.

Sounds interesting? Read more below

THE ROLE

Key areas of accountability include:

• Policy Strengthening
• National Engagement, relationships and Coordination:
• SHN National and Global Coordination, Participation and Dissemination
• Project Management

To be successful for this role you will bring/have the following:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in health, nutrition, development studies or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree desirable
• At least 10-years experience in government, corporate or NGO environment managing health and/or nutrition projects.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Uganda health and/or nutrition policy, strategies and programs.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Education or Ministry of Health at national and sub-national levels.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Experience of managing and shaping programs to deliver greater quality and of strengthening the capacity of partners.
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.
• Experience on field based SHN projects
• Experience in health and nutrition research and/or uptake

Application Information:

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Application closes on 11th June 2022 at midnight Uganda time.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

OUR DIVERSITY BELIEF

Save the Children International is committed to create a truly inclusive, effective and representative organisational culture, encouraging equity and diversity among its employees and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We want our people to be truly representative of all sections of society. Having a diverse profile of employees, different age groups, backgrounds, cultures, disabilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation etc., including a range of different experiences and capabilities helps us understand, represent and serve our beneficiaries better. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a difference for children around the world.