Nutrition Deputy Program Manager s at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Deputy Program Manager

Location: Yobe

Position Overview

• Following the direction of the Multi sectoral Programme Manager and with technical support of Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for running and supervising nutrition activities at all stages of the project management cycle. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints in coordination and synergy with other DPMs.
• The Nut DPM also has responsibilities regarding the capacity building of staff; humanitarian needs identification through needs assessments, monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs and internal coordination.

Specific Objectives

• The NUT DPM Will directly report to the Multisectoral Program Manager and will play a key role in implementing the nutrition component of the Integrated Basic Nutrition Response to the Humanitarian Crisis in Borno and Yobe (INP).
• The Nutrition DPM will be focus on provide technical support to the nutrition team and health workers as they implement CMAM services in 25 health facilities supported by ACF and the strengthening of systems to ensure sustainability in 3 LGAs (Nangere, Tarmuwa and Gujba).
• He/She will also participate in the implementation of the Care Group Model activities in the communities of these 3 LGAs. 
• The DPM will build the capacity of the health workers at the facility and community level, and raise awareness in the community through conducting sensitization sessions and group health talks at the facilities.
• He/She will facilitate information exchange and cooperation with all ACF intervention teams and external stakeholders, Monitor and evaluate facility based activities and community based Care Group activities with the Multisectoral Program Manager (MPM) and the Cash PM in collaboration with the State and LGA officials.
• He/She will be expected to assist the MPM to work with the logistic and admin departments to plan, procure appropriate supplies and follow up on project activities.
• The DPM will provide reports according to the request of the MPM and provide technical support to the nutrition officers in preparing monthly CMAM reports and analysis, activity progress reports (monthly and weekly).

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health, Medicine or in a field related to Nutrition & Health and a minimum of 4 years of work experiences. Candidates with experience in CMAM, IYCF and coordination will be of added advantage.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Fluent English, Hausa and Kanuri.
• Ability to analyse and synthesize information.
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive.
• Human resource management experience, leadership and motivation/training skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Must be disciplined, able to work autonomously and self-learner;
• Strong capacity to represent ACF and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in working with CMAM, Care Group Model, BCC and IYCF programming.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context.
• Experience with Social Behaviour Change Programming.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications to: [email protected]

Note

• To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line. For example, “Nutrition Deputy Program Manager - Yobe”.
• Also note that any application received without these specifications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
• Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.