Action Against Hunger (ACF) USA is part of the ACF-International Network which 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.
ALL ACF POSTS require candidates who demonstrate a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm, and strong commitment to humanitarian values Including neutrality, transparency, non-discrimination/equal opportunity and access, child protection, professionalism, health and safety.
ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:
Job Title: Assistant Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Abuja State
Purpose:
- This is a higher management level post, directly supporting the Mission’s Nutrition Coordinator in implementation of nutrition programs in all areas the Mission serves (primarily Northern Nigeria at this time) according to medical and nutrition protocols.
- Supports the overall management and monitoring of the nutrition program and reporting requirements.
- Assists in capacity building and training for staff on CMAM and IYCF.
- Provides support and technical guidance for field teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least Bachelor’s level degree (Master’s preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field;
- Strong program management background with 5÷ years of managing health/nutrition related programs;
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management;
- Ability to set priorities, create and monitor work plans, evaluate program progress;
- Strong computer skills;
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa;
- Ability to work effectively with high-level government partners and other stakeholders;
- Able to build capacity in others and share expertise.
The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation support; if a successful applicant from out of area accepts a post he or she will be responsible for all relocation costs and activities. All ACF Nigeria posts are dependent on donor funding and may be withdrawn or cancelled based on changed program objective, needs or available resources.
Applications Closing Date
2nd January, 2013.
Method of Application
Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email only to
[email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Testing and Interviewing of shortlisted candidates are anticipated to be conducted in early to mid January 2013.