Behavior Change and Training Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Posted on Mon 21st May, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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 position below:

Job Title: Behavior Change and Training Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Job Type: Full Time
Programmes - Health and Nutrition Mid Level

Job Summary

The position is based in Damaturu, Yobe State and reports to the Sector Manager-Nutrition and Health.
The Behavior Change and Training Officer is required to work closely with the Sector Manager to fulfill the project objectives, drive the overall organizational strategy and provide support to the implementation of Action Against Hunger programs at the base level.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Lead the behavioral change initiatives for Nutrition and Health including social protection funded by ECHO in the mission, situation analysis as well as conduct capacity assessment of Ministry of health workers on promotion of essential nutrition actions.
Implement the organization's behavior change communication and training strategy.
Provide support to the monitoring and evaluation team in conducting knowledge, attitude and practices survey at the field.
Participate in the recruitment of the social behavioral change team, care group promoters and volunteers as well as establishment of care groups in targeted areas.
Capacity building to community mobilization teams, care groups, implement work plan and support technical managers in development of IEC materials.
Develop and share budget forecast in accordance with the project internal budget.
Prepare procurement request for required for the implementation of care group activities.
Maintain database of community promoters and care group volunteers.
Develop biweekly/activity progress reports and submit to Sector Manager when required.
Participate in regular internal and external coordination for the program at the LGA level and State level, when required.

Requirements

Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Community Psychology, Communications or a related Social Science field.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a developing strategy for community mobilization/ SBCC particularly in humanitarian/development context.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences at local and state level.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community members, leaders, partner agencies and key contacts in the government.
Strong sense of organization and attention to details.
Fluency in spoken and written English, Hausa and Kanuri will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of Social protection and safety nets.
Good understanding of the CMAM and IYCF practices.
Work experience in humanitarian/development context particularly with an International NGO.
Excellent Microsoft office skills.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Advert may close before the due date once we receive application from qualified candidates.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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