Nutrition Intern at Helen Keller International

Scope of the Position




• The Nutrition Intern will support the implementation of Helen Keller's First 1,000 Days nutrition interventions in Baringo and Kilifi counties, working under the guidance of the Officer, Nutrition. S/he will help ensure quality project implementation, monitor and document progress and achievements, and strengthen coordination with county and sub-county health management teams and other project stakeholders.



Key Responsibilities


General Responsibilities:




• Ensure quality implementation of the project.


• Monitor project progress and document the achievements.


• Strengthen coordination with project stakeholders.



Specific Responsibilities:


Ensure quality implementation of the project:




• In liaison with the Officer, Nutrition, develop monthly activity workplans and track progress regularly.


• Support the Officer, Nutrition to prepare quality monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports.


• Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition Annual Work Plans (AWPs).


• Actively participate in county planning and coordination meetings.



Monitor project progress and document the achievements:




• Track project performance and document achievements.


• Document human-interest stories and best practices from project implementation for learning and replication in other project areas.


• Conduct day-to-day monitoring of the project and provide feedback to improve project performance.


• Plan and implement project data reviews, document findings and recommendations, and work with the counties to implement the agreed actions.



Organize project coordination forums with external and internal stakeholders:




• Participate in technical working groups and stakeholders' coordination forums in the counties.


• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the County and sub-county health management teams.



Required Qualifications & Competencies


Skills & Experience




• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health or equivalent.


• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.


• Good knowledge of health and nutrition programs, policies and strategies in Kenya.



Behavioral Competencies




• Owning Work & Building Trust: Produces honest, well-grounded content and follows through on commitments to program teams, leadership, partners, and external audiences. Takes clear accountability for the quality, accuracy, and brand integrity of communication outputs and addresses gaps directly rather than deflecting.


• Adapting & Navigating Change: Adjusts plans, messaging, and channels in response to evolving program needs, audience feedback, news cycles, and partner-coordination requirements; brings a flexible, problem-solving orientation to short timelines and shifting priorities.


• Getting Work Done: Translates communication strategy into executed outputs by sequencing work, meeting deadlines, holding suppliers and contributors to deliverables, and reinforcing brand and quality standards across every asset that leaves the program.


• Working Together & Growing Others: Builds collaborative relationships across program staff, leadership, partners, media, and global communications counterparts; gives and receives feedback constructively, shares expertise generously, and supports onboarding of new staff and consultants on brand and communication standards.