Action Against Hunger Contract Job in Abuja for a Nutrition Coordinator
Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by
combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable
communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation,
health and advocacy.
We are is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Status: Contract,
Duration: 12 months
Start Date: 1st May, 2015.
Job Description
You'll contribute to ending world hunger by:
- Being the focal point in providing technical support and
recommendations on program development at all stages of the project
cycle to nutrition team members; in designing, monitoring, and reporting
program activities; and in representing ACF Pakistan Nutrition
department during working group meetings.
Key Activities in your Role
- Develop national Nutrition programming and co-ordinate its effective implementation nationally.
- Support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance, and assets.
- Represent the department and the organization at national,
regional, or international levels and promote ACF's technical
viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.
- Develop technical reports (internal and external) and proposals
reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines, ensuring
timely submission to line management.
Does this Descriptions fit you?
You’re a seasoned Nutrition professional:
- You have an advanced University Degree (Masters/M-Phil) preferably in Human Nutrition, Medical Sciences or Social Sciences
- You have at least 4 years experience of nutrition programs at
national coordination level and experience with capacity building of
health systems in developing contexts.
- You are able to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.
You’re passionate to develop Nutrition interventions:
- You have significant experience with INGOs in recovery and
complex emergencies. Previous experience with partnerships and
alliances is an asset.
- You have experience with nutrition and coverage surveys, and rapid nutrition assessments.
- You are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions
autonomously and with minimal guidance. Advanced knowledge of donors’
guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA, EU, DFID, USAID,
etc.).
You're a super communicator:
- You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF
appropriately with a range of national counterparts, as well as
colleagues from other cultures & professions.
- You are fluent in English, Urdu and have basic understanding of Pakistan Provincial languages.
- You have the ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online