The Manager – Health and Nutrition shall be required to do the following:

Business Development

• Build relationships with existing and potential clients
• Take initiatives to develop client relationship
• Develop and submit proposals to generate business – particularly for the Practice Group s/he is part of
• Represent MSC at conferences etc.
• Author/ co-author of thematic publications to be developed from field experiences (focus notes/briefing notes)
• Actively engage in Marketing Activities and participate in Digital Media dialogs (blogs, discussion forums etc.)

Human Capital Development

• Conduct ‘Quality of Delivery’/ feedback assessments with team members after assignment execution in line with the quality control guidelines
• Assist and support development of other staff by providing guidance and advice where appropriate
• Share knowledge with staff and create opportunities for mentoring
• Take ownership of self-development by acquiring skills and knowledge which add value to the organization

Business Execution

• Lead or assist with the planning and implementation of medium/large technical assistance assignments
• Conduct assignment set-up and de-briefing meetings of assignments where s/he is responsible
• Builds rapport with various contact points at the client organization for successful execution of the assignments
• Plan and execute assignments with utmost due diligence
• Oversee and support the process of report writing and data analysis
• Review training courses delivered, research papers prepared, curriculum developed and technical assistance provided to clients
• Contribute to the development of MSC’s toolkits and other publications

• Research skills (primary and secondary)
• Intellectual curiosity, and passion for the social and development sector
• Excellent communication skills, writing skills, presentation skills