Technical Advisor II - Nutrition
Company: FHI 360
Location: Durham
Posted on: April 19, 2025
Job Description:
FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be
fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or
client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time,
remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies.
FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to
accommodations related to this policy.
Job Summary:FHI 360 seeks a Nutrition Technical Advisor II to
support growth of the organization's nutrition and food security
portfolio, expand the organization's global thought leadership, and
provide technical support and oversight to a growing portfolio of
bilateral health and nutrition projects. The advisor will stay
abreast of the latest technical developments and donor trends and
represent FHI 360's interests in donor forums, global norms setting
bodies, and professional meetings. S/he will sit within FHI 360's
Nutrition and Food Security Team, and collaborate closely with the
organization's regional offices, enterprise services, and relevant
subsidiaries. This is a US-based position. AccountabilitiesProgram
Development: Collaborate with regional offices and other
departments to grow FHI 360's nutrition portfolio and global
footprint.
- Stay abreast of donor trends and identify opportunities for
expanding FHI 360's nutrition portfolio at both country and global
level
- Maintain and grow relationships with donor representatives,
potential partners, and other key sector stakeholders
- Lead the design and development of nutrition and food security
project proposals
- Contribute to development projects led by other divisions and
departments where they include significant nutrition components
Program Quality: Support start-up of new nutrition projects and
provide ongoing technical support and oversight to established
bilateral projects.
- Identify project technical needs and ensure timely provision of
short-term technical assistance either directly or through
consultants, including provision of direct in-country support
- Support development of technical briefs and other knowledge
products, ensuring their technical quality and relevance
- Support development of donor reports and annual work plans and
collaborate closely with regional offices to ensure the quality and
integrity of donor submissions
- Facilitate networking and collaboration across projects and
between HQ and Country-based staff Thought Leadership: Support the
positioning of FHI 360 as a thought leader in the field of
nutrition and food systems.
- Identify opportunities within existing projects to advance the
evidence base and work with project staff and others to document
and disseminate findings
- Identify, develop, and secure funding to pursue strategic lines
of inquiry with the aim of contributing to the peer-reviewed
evidence base
- Ensure the quality and integrity of any related research and
publications Applied knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of best practices and evolving global evidence in the
field of nutrition and food systems
- Knowledge of the global nutrition donor environment, including
detailed understanding USAID's interests and investments in
nutrition
- Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated
expertise in technical and business development writing and
presentation skills
- Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan
for the successful implementation of activities
- Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence others of the importance of an idea or
plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
- Competency in a second language preferred Education
- Master's degree or its international equivalent in the field of
nutrition, public health, or a related field
- Project Management (PM) Certification preferred Experience
- 12+ years of relevant experience in the field of nutrition or
public health
- Demonstrated experience engaging with governments, normative
bodies, or committees at global, regional or national level around
nutrition or related fields
- Demonstrated success in leading nutrition related business
development efforts. Experience in development of USAID projects
strongly preferred
- Established networks and contacts within the global nutrition
and public health field
- Direct implementation experience in low to middle income
countries (LMIC) highly desired. Experience providing technical
support to LMIC required Typical Physical Demands
- Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and
doing repetitive work on a keyboard
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to move 5 - 25 lbs. Travel Requirements
- Up to 25%
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither
prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to
carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in
any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360
is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate
against any person employed or seeking employment based on race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental
disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected under applicable law. FHI 360 will consider for
employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal
histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of
applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a
, professional development and policies and programs that support a
healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a
positive difference for others - and yourself. Required
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