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

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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: Damaturu - Yobe

Position Overview

Following the direction of the Nutrition Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for running and supervising nutrition & health 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 DPM ensures the Nutrition & Health team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations.
The N-H 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

Contribute to the definition and the implementation of ACF policies, positioning and strategies in the mission
Contribute to the identification, definition, formulation of N-H projects and/or components of projects led by other sectors.
Leads projects implementation, monitoring and reporting for N-H.
To support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area
Contribute to evaluation (internal and external) of project’s effect/impact.
Contribute pro-actively to HR management (including staff career plan development)
Contribute to the mission’s capitalization and to ACF communication

Qualifications

Degree in Medicine, or Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Nutrition & Health and or training/courses specific to Nutrition and Health in emergency contexts + minimum 3 years of work experiences.

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 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
18th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

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, or on the application envelope. For example, "Nutrition Deputy Program Manager -Yobe”.
Also note that applications will be processed on First Come First Served basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

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