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Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Job Title: Nutrition Project Manager
Location: Katsina
Job Description
The Nutrition Project Manager will lead on developing, managing and monitoring the implementation of the CMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition) programme to reduce malnutrition in Katsina State.
Qualifications:
- The candidate should possess an internationally recognised third level qualification in nutrition (MSc in public health nutrition or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in nutrition programme management (including CTC/CMAM programme and strategies to prevent malnutrition) in the context of international development or emergencies, including the management of budgets and personnel, in low- or middle-income countries.
- Expertise or understanding of technical issues around policy and programming to support the integrated treatment of acute malnutrition within health systems.
- A clear commitment to, and experience of, developing and coaching professional and national staff, and partners, in particular government at senior levels, combined with the ability to give direct actionable feedback.
- S/He must have a proven capacity to develop a network of contacts with key players from government, donors, international agencies and NGOs maintaining these relationships over time and to raise funding from donors.
- S/he must also have a proven capacity to deliver results against oblectives, reporting schedules and work plans.
- Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set pnorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress.
- Understanding of food security and livelihoods programmes is desirable.
Application Closing Date
23
rd January, 2014
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before
23rd January, 2014 explaining why you are suitable to:
[email protected] . State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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