Posted on Fri 06th May, 2016 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
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 Officer
Locations: Borno, Jigawa, Yobe
Position Overview
To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in planning, management, delivery, follow-up and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions (interventions include - Infant & Young Child Feeding, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition , Maternal & Child Health Weeks).
Specific Objectives
Support the assigned LGA in nutrition related program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation(IYCF, CMAM, MNCHWs and/or other as needed).
Regularly assess and build capacity of the LGA level personnel in designated health facilities.
Coordination with and support to LGA health office.
Strengthen technical and advocacy capacity at LGA level.
Management of community mobilization assistants and/or LGA level consultants.
Responsible for LGA level results and overall regular reporting, data analysis, communication and management aspects of the project (finance, logistics).
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition or Bachelor of Nutrition; graduate degree in a similar field a plus
Essential Skills and Experience:
Health / Public Health / Nutrition / diploma or equivalent
Experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally IYCF, CTC/CMAM), including IYCF monitoring and evaluation
Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
Proven experience and ability in report writing
Computer literacy
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries and their carers
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
Commitment to and understanding of ACF’s aims, values and principles
Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility, adaptability, and patience
Facilitation and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience in the setup of a IYCF program within CMAM program in an emergency context
Experience with working with partners, including the government
Previous experience working with mothers support group and strong negotiation skill for behavior change
Fluency in local languages (Kanuri, Fulani)
Training in adult education/learning and effective training approaches
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email 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 OFFICER-JIGAWA”.
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.