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Action Against Hunger 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 recruiting to fill the vacant positions below: Job Title: Regional Nutrition and Health Coordinator Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description You'll contribute to ending world hunger by ...

Developing a regional nutrition and health programming, coordinating effective technical program implementation and playing an active role in ACF strategic engagement with the working groups at the regional (Yobe & Borno States) levels in Nigeria.

Key Activities

To develop the emergency response strategy and support fundraising for Action Against Hunger’s Nutrition and Health programs in Northeastern Nigeria.
To provide technical oversight of ACF’s Nutrition and Health programming in Northeastern Nigeria.
To ensure capitalization, learning and global reporting of all Nutrition and Health related activities across the region.
To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.
To represent the department and the organization at state and LGA level and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.

Requirements You’re a seasoned Nutrition professional:

You have an advanced University Degree (Masters) preferred in Human Nutrition, Medical Sciences or Social Sciences.
You have a Minimum of 4 years of previous experience working with NGOs specifically in nutrition and/or health.
You have advanced knowledge of N&H guidelines and procedures including those of donors and international standards (e.g. SPHERE).

You’re a super comunicator:

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 can provide technical advice in clear, unambiguous language, patiently explaining to field teams the reasons behind your conclusions in order to develop their technical skills.
You are diplomatic & can assist colleagues to handle difficult situations.

You’re passionate to develop Nutrition interventions which have impact:

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 have experience with external representation and knowledge of Nut & Health Cluster mechanisms.
You are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
You have a good understanding of Social Behavior Change and nutrition sensitive programming.
You have advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA, EU, DFID, USAID, etc.)

Benefits Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance
R&R Breaks
Paid annual leave (vacation)
Training opportunities
Child allowance

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply for this Position Job Title: Logistics Assistant Location: Damasak, Borno Job Summary

The Logistics assistant will be based in Damasak, Borno State and provide support to the Base Logistics Officer.
He/she will manage the delivery process of items ordered from suppliers including the supervision the security guards and daily workers at the base.
He/she will be in charge of stock and premises management according to Action Against Hunger best practices.
The successful candidate will be also in charge of archiving and scanning all purchase documents at the base.

Duties Aspects of the duties include but are not limited to:

Follow up and issue request for quotations and related documents from suppliers.
Archive and scanning of PDs for the base.
Place and follow up orders with suppliers and manage the delivery process.
Monitor items delivered by suppliers and ensure coherence with the requirements stated on the PR and ensure quality products are received.
Deliver all procured items to stock or the requester according to requested delivery date.
Review the security observation/log book.

Requirements The successful candidate will have:

A Degree in a related field with at least 1 year working experience in Logistics or Procurement.
Strong computer skills including all Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri.
Sound knowledge of Action Against Hunger logistics procedures and kitlog.
To be an inhabitant of Mobbar LGA or nearby LGAs.
High level of flexibility and self-motivation.
Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.