Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Department - Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: 2021-01-03
Work Context
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crises across the globe. We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection. More information on the ACF website: http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities. In the year 2019 alone, our work in Nigeria reached approximately 1.8 million people. We are operational in 11 Local Government Areas of Borno, 12 in Yobe, 6 in Jigawa, and in Kano state.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria program is supported by DFID, ECHO, GAC, OFDA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, USAID, AFD, SIDA, and GFFO. The total budget amounted to approximately 50 million USD in 2019. The country team comprises over 600 staff. Other than the coordination office in Abuja, there are four state offices in Damaturu, Maiduguri, Dutse and Kano and four sub-bases including Monguno, Potiskum, Bade, and Damasak.
Accommodation is provided in designated guesthouses across bases for international staff with very comfortable living conditions and convenient amenities. Apartments are shared but each individual will have his or her own bedroom.
Abuja the Federal Capital of Nigeria is generally safe both day and night but as with any city, caution and common sense should be exercised always. Though security guidelines here are relaxed, must be strictly adhered to.
Responsibilities
More precisely, you will be responsible for:
Provide technical oversight of ACF MEAL systems:
Support proper and timely reporting of MEAL activities as well as other departments:
Build the capacity of MEAL staff through training, mentorships and coaching to ensure quality control of monitoring and evaluation activities:
Ensure capitalization and learning of all projects activities in the mission:
To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance, and assets:
To represent the organization at the National level and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines, and methods of work:
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Specific Conditions / Salary
Conditions for French Contract:
Transportation and Accommodation:
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.
Leaves and RnR:
Training:
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