Job Vacancies at Helen Keller International (HKI)

Helen Keller International (HKI) - Established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.

HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the following position below:

1.) Consultant to Conduct Good Agricultural Practices Training to Identify Food Systems Actors

Job Location: Abuja
Job Field: Consultancy

Background

• USAID Advancing Nutrition is the Agency’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners.
• The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition.
• Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity, and advance development. In Nigeria, the project aims to meet the following objectives

Objectives of the Project

• Objective 1: Strengthen multi-sectoral linkages and coordination through technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria, the Mission, and implementing partners
• Objective 2: Support the Government of Nigeria to strengthen wasting prevention and treatment services
• Objective 3: Generate evidence and test innovative approaches to improve nutrition programming and inform future designs.
• In FY22, USAID Advancing Nutrition organized consultation workshops with various food systems actors across the implementing states to select priority value chain/food groups. Stakeholders identified issues related to capacity and technical know-how as some of the challenges hindering high production and productivity of Cowpea, Soybeans, Groundnut, OFSP, Millet, Rice, Maize and Dark Green Leafy Vegetables. 
• As part of the USAID Advancing Nutrition effort to strengthen the state level food systems activities, the project is seeking to contract competent and experienced facilitators to conduct these trainings in the selected states of Bauchi, Kebbi, and Sokoto. The objective of the training is to build and strengthen the capacity of the Agric Extension Agents, Women in Agriculture members, and lead farmers on good agricultural practices.
• The training will prepare the participants with requisite skills on land preparation, seeds/planting materials selection, planting, weeding, pest and disease control, harvesting and post-harvest handling/storage with special reference to the value chains of Cowpea, Soybeans, Groundnut, OFSP, Millet, Rice, quality protein maize, Dark Green Leafy Vegetables.
• These trainings will enable the participants to step down the training to other farmers within their catchment areas. Emphasis on Striga and its management/control, Agro-ecosystem analysis (AESA), farmer group formation, dynamics & management and elements of farming as a business.

Schedules and Deliverables
The contractor is responsible for the timely submission of the following deliverables:

• Desk review, develop and agenda and training package/slides
• Conduct trainings across Bauchi, Kebbi and Sokoto
• Write and submit activity reports to include pre-and-post test results of participants' performance.
• The total LOE is approximately 30 days. All required deliverables and reports shall be submitted to the Technical Advisor, USAID Advancing Nutrition

Tentative Timeline:

• The anticipated duration to complete this task is 30 LOE non-consecutive, between April 1 to May 31, 2023.

Ethical and Legal Matters

• The ownership of the draft and final documentation belongs to the agency and the funding donor exclusively.
• The document, or publication related to it, will not be shared with anybody except USAID Advancing Nutrition has approved of it. USAID Advancing Nutrition is to be the main addressee of the report. USAID Advancing Nutrition is likely to share the training report with the following groups:
  • Donors
  • Various coordination bodies
  • Government stakeholders
• For independent consultancies, the consultant must not have any links to project management or any other conflict of interest that would interfere with the independence of the activity.

Intellectual Property Right:

• All documentation related to the assignment (whether or not in the course of duties) shall remain the sole and exclusive property of USAID Advancing Nutrition.

Consultant Qualifications
The consultant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Agriculture, Agric-Economics, Agronomy, Crop Science.
• 10+ years of experience in agriculture, Value chain, food security and food systems programming
• High facilitation skills
• Experience in Food Security and agriculture-based programming will be an added advantage
• Proficient in English and the local language (written and oral).
• Have strong communication skills
• Strong personal discipline and capacity to respect deadlines, even if under pressure.
• Extensive experience in conducting capacity building 
• Experience in writing high-level reports.
• The ability to work closely in a team, to be patient, adaptable and flexible.
• Relevant experience in similar work will be an added advantage.

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.
• In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above.

Application Closing Date: 20th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Consultant to Conduct Capacity Building for CS-SUNN CSOs / CBOs on Proposal Writing and Budgeting

Job Locations: Abuja, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto and Ebonyi
Job Field: Consultancy

Background

• USAID Advancing Nutrition is the Agency’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners.
• The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition.
• Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity, and advance development. In Nigeria, the project aims to meet the following objectives.

Objectives of the Project

• Objective 1: Strengthen multi-sectoral linkages and coordination through technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria, the Mission, and implementing partners
• Objective 2: Support the Government of Nigeria to strengthen wasting prevention and treatment services
• Objective 3: Generate evidence and test innovative approaches to improve nutrition programming and inform future designs.

Activities:

• The consultant will work in close collaboration with the USAID Advancing Nutrition Technical leads/program unit and the senior finance officer based in Abuja to do the following:

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive training curriculum that covers all relevant aspects of grant writing, including but not limited to identifying funding opportunities, writing goals and objectives, developing a logic model, budget development and justification, grant review, and submission process, and refining and editing proposals.
• Prepare training materials and handouts that are clear, concise, and easy to understand, and ensure that they are made available to participants in advance of the training.
• Facilitate the 4-day training workshop, utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies and techniques that are engaging and interactive.
• Provide one-on-one consultation to participants as needed during the training, and facilitate group discussions and exercises that allow for the exchange of ideas and best practices.
• Conduct a thorough evaluation of the training at the conclusion of the workshop, gathering feedback from participants and incorporating this feedback into future training programs.
• Monitor participant progress throughout the training, providing guidance and feedback as needed, and adapting the training approach where necessary to ensure that all participants are able to effectively apply the skills and knowledge learned.
• Provide post-training mentoring to participants, including reviewing and providing feedback on grant proposals, answering questions, and providing additional guidance and support as needed.

Deliverables and Schedule
The contractor is responsible for the timely submission of the following deliverables, as part of the SOW:

• Deliverable Name
• Develop Training Curriculum a comprehensive training curriculum, including training materials and handouts.
• Conduct training a 4-day training workshop, including one-on-one consultations and group exercises.
• Develop training report a thorough evaluation/report of the training, including participant feedback and recommendations for future training programs.
• Conduct post-training mentoring/coaching post-training mentoring to participants, including review of grant proposals  and additional support as needed.
• The total LOE is approximately equivalent to 60  days. All required deliv erables and reports shall be submitted to USAID Advancing Nutrition

Tentative Timeline

• The anticipated duration to complete this task is 60 LOE non-consecutive days, between April 10, 2023 to June 30, 2023.

Ethical and Legal Matters

• The ownership of the draft and final documentation belongs to the agency and the funding donor exclusively.
• The document, or publication related to it, will not be shared with anybody except USAID Advancing Nutrition has approved of it. USAID Advancing Nutrition is to be the main addressee of the report. USAID Advancing Nutrition is likely to share the training report with the following groups:
  • Donors
  • Various coordination bodies
  • Government stakeholders
• For independent consultancies, the consultant must not have any links to project management or any other conflict of interest that would interfere with the independence of the activity.

Intellectual Property Right:

• All documentation related to the assignment (whether or not in the course of duties) shall remain the sole and exclusive property of USAID Advancing Nutrition.

Consultant Qualifications
The consultant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a similar related field.
• 10+ years of experience in nutrition/ public health programming
•  Experience in writing high-level reports. Experience in writing high-level reports.
• Proficient in English (written and oral communication skills).
• Strong personal discipline and capacity to respect deadlines, even if under pressure.
• The ability to work closely in a team, to be patient, adaptable, and flexible.
• Knowledge of the management (prevention and treatment) of acute malnutrition especially ‘wasting’.
• Experience in budget development for CSOs and CBOs.
• Extensive experience in grant writing and proposal development.  
• Relevant experience in similar work will be an added advantage.

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.
• In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above.

Application Closing Date: 19th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Consultant to Conduct Capacity Building for CS-SUNN CSOs / CBOs on Nutrition Interventions

Job Locations: Abuja, Bauchi, Kebbi, Sokoto and Ebonyi
Job Field: Consultancy

Background

• USAID Advancing Nutrition is the Agency’s flagship multi-sectoral nutrition project, led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), and a diverse group of experienced partners. Launched in September 2018, USAID Advancing Nutrition implements nutrition interventions across sectors and disciplines for USAID and its partners.
• The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws together global nutrition experience to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, USAID Advancing Nutrition strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity, supporting behavior change, and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health, build resilience, increase economic productivity, and advance development. In Nigeria, the project aims to meet the following objectives.

Objectives of the Project

• Objective 1: Strengthen multi-sectoral linkages and coordination through technical assistance to the Government of Nigeria, the Mission, and implementing partners
•  Objective 2: Support the Government of Nigeria to strengthen wasting prevention and treatment services
• Objective 3: Generate evidence and test innovative approaches to improve nutrition programming and inform future designs.

Activities
The consultant will work in close collaboration with the USAID Advancing Nutrition Technical lead and program unit based in Abuja to build the capacity of participants on the following:

• Conduct a needs assessment to determine the specific training needs of the NGOs and the communities they serve. This will include a review of existing nutrition programs, a survey of NGO staff and community members, and consultation with key stakeholders
•  Develop a two-day training agenda that includes advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and nutrition-specific programs, based on the results of the needs assessment. The consultant will also develop the training materials, such as presentations, handouts, and case studies.
•  Conduct the two-day training for the NGOs, using the developed training materials. The consultant will facilitate group discussions and exercises, provide technical assistance, and address questions and concerns from the participants.
•  Provide follow-up technical assistance to the NGOs for a period of two weeks after the training. This will include reviewing program proposals and budgets, providing feedback, and addressing any questions or concerns that arise.
• Develop a training report that summarizes the training activities, feedback from the participants, and recommendations for future training and program.

Deliverables and Schedule
The contractor is responsible for the timely submission of the following deliverables, as part of the SOW:

• Deliverable Name
• Conduct a needs assessment to determine the specific training needs of the NGOs and the communities they serve. This will include a review of existing nutrition programs, a survey of NGO staff and community members, and consultation with key stakeholders.
• Develop a two-day training agenda that includes advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and nutrition-specific programs, based on the results of the needs assessment. The consultant will also develop the training materials, such as presentations, handouts, and case studies.
• Conduct the two-day training for the NGOs, using the developed training materials. The consultant will facilitate group discussions and exercises, provide technical assistance, and address questions and concerns from the participants
• Provide follow-up technical assistance to the NGOs for a period of two weeks after the training. This will include reviewing program proposals and budgets, providing feedback, and addressing any questions or concerns that arise
• Develop a training report that summarizes the training activities, feedback from the participants, and recommendations for future training and program implementation.
• The total LOE is approximately equivalent to 26 days. All required deliverables and reports shall be submitted to USAID Advancing Nutrition

Tentative Timeline

• The anticipated duration to complete this task is 26 LOE non-consecutive days, between April 10, 2023 to May 5, 2023.

Ethical and Legal Matters:

• The ownership of the draft and final documentation belongs to the agency and the funding donor exclusively.
• The document, or publication related to it, will not be shared with anybody except USAID Advancing Nutrition has approved of it. USAID Advancing Nutrition is to be the main addressee of the report. USAID Advancing Nutrition is likely to share the training report with the following groups:
  • Donors
  • Various coordination bodies
  • Government stakeholders
• For independent consultancies, the consultant must not have any links to project management or any other conflict of interest that would interfere with the independence of the activity.

Intellectual Property Right:

• All documentation related to the assignment (whether or not in the course of duties) shall remain the sole and exclusive property of USAID Advancing Nutrition.

Consultant Qualifications
The consultant will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a similar related field.
• 10+ years of experience in nutrition/ public health programming
• Experience in budget development for CSOs and CBOs and or INGOs.
• Extensive experience in grant writing and proposal development. 
• Experience in writing high-level reports. Experience in writing high-level reports.
• Proficient in English (written and oral communication skills).
• Strong personal discipline and capacity to respect deadlines, even      under pressure.
• Knowledge of Multisectoral approaches in Nutrition Interventions,   Knowledge of Nutrition-specific interventions (Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition: prevention and treatment).,
• Knowledge in Nutrition-sensitive programming (Food Systems, Food Security and Livelihood, WASH)
• The ability to work closely in a team, to be patient, adaptable, and flexible.
• Relevant experience in similar work will be an added advantage

Terms & Conditions

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.
• In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need to request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at the email above

Application Closing Date: 19th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Position as the subject of the