Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work: BACKGROUND International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development projects. Established in in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses to address the critical need for medical care in war-torn Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, International Medical Corps continues to implement programming in Afghanistan, focused on addressing humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable while also supporting training and capacity-building. International Medical Corps is recruiting a Senior Capacity Development Advisor, to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a US Agency for International Development project. The Initiative for Hygiene, Sanitation, and Nutrition Project (USAID IHSAN) is a five-year, multi-sectoral intervention designed to improve the nutrition status of women of reproductive age and children, focusing on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life (conception to 24 months of age). JOB SUMMARY The Senior Capacity Development Advisor will provide technical leadership and introduce new strategies to build capacity of existing institutions in nutrition, including policy development and integration of nutrition education into in-service training programs. S/he will provide technical advice on how to advance the goals of the project, particularly aspects related to ensuring WASH and nutrition interventions and training materials take an integrated approach, addressing the causal factors for stunting and wasting and other poor nutrition and health outcomes. S/he will work directly with the Chief of Party (COP) and other senior project staff and consortium partners, with specific attention to the needs of women and children. S/he will work closely with the national nutrition coordination bodies and the Ministry of Public Health Public Nutrition Department (PND), liaising with other ministries, donors, and stakeholders in close collaboration with the COP and Country Director. The Senior Capacity Development Advisor will report to the DCOP. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. 1. Compile and catalogue existing nutrition training and educational program materials, identifying critical gaps as well as opportunities to improve existing materials. 2. Oversee the development of additional training materials, reviewing materials for accuracy and working with other technical advisors to ensure materials meet project goals and objectives (e.g. integrate gender appropriately, encourage and support behavior change). 3. Provide direct technical support to the PND and related coordination bodies. 4. Ensure close coordination with other organizations and initiatives designed to improve the quality and availability of pre-service and in-service nutrition and WASH education. 5. Provide training and technical support to consortium staff working with key target groups, including community health workers, to support effective nutrition intervention design and delivery. 6. Contribute to staff performance evaluations, particularly regarding nutrition technical capacity and project-related outputs. 7. Report regularly on project activities, outputs, and outcomes. 8. Contribute to other programmatic and financial reports as required. • Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. Qualifications: SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: • Advanced degree (post-graduate or higher) in education, public health, nutrition, or other relevant subject. • At least 10 years of work experience including: o 5 years of experience in capacity building, distance learning, and curriculum development in projects of similar size and complexity; o 5 years of demonstrated technical expertise in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition; and o Experience advising policymakers on national-level nutrition policy and service delivery. • Proactive and creative approach to program development and management. • Experience in Afghanistan or other similar setting. • Demonstrated diplomatic, management and interpersonal communication skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and sub-contractors, as well as relations with relevant ministries, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders. • Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred. • Fluency in English (written and spoken). Proficiency or knowledge of Pashto or Dari is a plus. • Based in Kabul, with frequent travel to field sites, security permitting. International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. How to apply: To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page [url]http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx[/url] , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.