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Direct employerTechnical Advisor (Health, Nutrition, Immunization & WASH)

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Role overview
World Vision Kenya is hiring a Technical Advisor for Health, Nutrition, Immunization and WASH based in Nairobi. This full-time fixed term role suits experienced professionals with a background in public health or social development who can lead complex health and nutrition projects and coordinate consortium partners. The position involves significant travel within Somalia.
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What you will do
- Lead the implementation of health, nutrition, immunization and WASH projects including GiveWell, Gates FARID, CGPP, and UNICEF grants.
- Ensure project activities comply with donor rules and manage project implementation including activities, budgets and documentation.
- Coordinate and manage sub-grantee agencies and stakeholders to ensure adherence to technical standards and donor guidelines.
- Recruit, train and supervise project staff including government and consortium members.
- Manage project budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting to donors in line with donor regulations.
- Maintain project quality assurance through monitoring, reporting, documentation and knowledge management systems.
- Represent World Vision in engagements with donors, government, UN agencies, clusters and other partners and maintain coordination with all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition, Project Management, Health Education, Community Medicine, Nursing, Sociology or related social development field.
- At least five years' experience in project management, consortium management, agreement compliance, sub-award management and tracking project performance and costs.
- Proven ability to manage partnerships and coordinate with host country government and other stakeholders.
- Experience with donor requirements such as Gates, ECHO, UNICEF.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong analytical, managerial, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in proposal writing and project reporting.
- Proficiency in WASH, CASH, Disaster Risk Reduction; postgraduate qualification in these areas is an advantage.
- Experience working in Somalia or similar fragile, climate-vulnerable contexts is preferred.
- MSc in Public Health, Health Informatics, Epidemiology or Public Health Nutrition is preferred.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Friday, 20 November 2026.