Job Description
The Project officer will contribute to CS-SUNN’s effort to influence and advocate for improved policy implementation and funding of nutrition at the national and sub-national levels of Nigeria.
Key Areas of Accountability
Will contribute to the delivery of project objective and reports on CS-SUNN’s nutrition advocacy project on improving nutrition policies implementation and funding at the national level, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Niger and Nasarawa states.
The post holder will also be expected to contribute to the implementation of the wider
CS-SUNN Nutrition Advocacy and campaigns.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop a good knowledge of state and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them.
Contribute to formulation of key advocacy messages and targets from lessons learned,
assessments, research and evidence gained through project implementation on Health and Nutrition.
Contribute to the development and implementation of advocacy objectives and initiatives, both short and long-term, encompassing a wide range of issues and audiences in Nutrition.
Contribute to all efforts to raise/nurture CSO coalition and champions for nutrition at the national and sub-national level.
Build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence-based advocacy and influencing at national and state level.
Develop dissemination and communication strategies for key advocacy messages.
Produce reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, as directed.
Develop strategic relationships with other agencies engaged in advocacy and policy work.
Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, NGO sector, civil society and the media.
Represent CS-SUNN at various forums and advocacy opportunities as directed.
Ensure clear links and mutual reinforcement between programmatic approaches and advocacy strategies.
Perform other tasks, as required and directed by the Project Director or Project Manager.
Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of B.Sc in Food and Nutrition Science; Public Health/Social Science or related field
Knowledge of nutrition issues, accountability and, advocacy research/engagement
Experience of drafting and presenting policy issues to a variety of audiences in a concise manner
Experience in advocacy techniques and influencing tactics.
Prior work experience in advocacy in Nigeria.
Knowledge of the policies, functions, structures and decision-making processes of key national institutions with regard to Child Nutrition
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically, innovatively and practically to ensure achievement of desired change objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local and national
Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner agencies and key contacts in the government, NGO, civil society and media sectors.
Fluency in English language (written and verbal).
Ability to work independently and manage various projects with limited supervision.
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Applicants should send their CV’s and qualifying statements, explaining why they are suitable for the job, stating the position applied for as the subject of the mail to: csscaleupnutring@gmail.com or info@cs-sunn.org Note
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csscaleupnutring@gmail.com