About University Research Co., LLC (URC):

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, University Research Co, LLC (URC), along with its non-profit affiliate Center for Human Services (CHS), is a leader in public health consulting. Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. Our mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. .

 Position Summary:

URC is seeking Short-term and Long-term consultants Nutrition, Food Security, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Research design and implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation and Capacity Building for several current and upcoming USAID funded global Food and Nutrition projects. These projects will include areas of prevention of under nutrition through maternal and child health and nutrition programs, nutrition service delivery including micronutrient and/or macronutrient supplementation and community-based management of acute malnutrition, HIV/AIDS Nutrition and Food Security -including nutrition care and support for HIV/AIDS affected populations and linking Nutrition, Assessment and Counseling Support (NACS) programs to livelihoods and food security programs-.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide senior technical assistance in one of more of the following areas: Nutrition, Food Security, Infectious Diseases, Emergency Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Research design and implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation or Capacity Building;

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience of relevant technical experience working in complex development programs related to the designated areas of expertise required;
• Proven experience working on USAID-funded projects and interacting with host-country governments;
• Experience and understanding of host country governments, international organizations and private voluntary organizations working on nutrition, health, food security, HIV/AIDS programs;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with private sector entities, professional associations, senior government officials at the state and national levels, U.S. and foreign government organizations;
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, leadership, creative problem-solving and ethical management;
• Familiarity improving and expanding global standards for nutrition and food security programming;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

To Apply:

Please apply directly for these Short-term and Long-term consultants positions by clicking this link: 

https://home2.eease.com/recruit/?id=2003712

Cut and paste your cover letter in the “Application Notes” section and upload your CV where indicated. Or, combine your cover letter and CV into one document (preferred submission) and upload into the system.  Finalists will be contacted.  Thank you.

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