Nutrition Deputy Coordinator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International
Employment Nigeria
08-Jun-2016
ABUJA ,
NGO
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.
POSITION : Nutrition Deputy Coordinator
Position Overview
- Following the direction of the Nutrition Coordinator, the Deputy Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for running and supervising nutrition & health activities at all stages of all nutrition program activity cycle in Nigeria.
- He/she is also responsible for accomplishing this focal point’s objective as it concerns the Nigeria mission and outcomes within the contextual constraints in coordination and synergy with other program coordinators.
- The Deputy Nut.Co ensures the Nutrition & Health team completes the defined activities while adhering to
- Internal standards and contractual obligations.
- The Deputy Nut.Co 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:
- To collaborate with the Nutrition coordinator in ensuring that coordination/integration between all ACF nutrition (Regular Program and Emergency intervention) and other department programs
- To support nutrition program managers
- To provide technical support and guidance to nutrition programs and assessments
- To represent ACF and its interests to donors, partners and counterparts
- To actively participate in external coordination within the nutrition sector/cluster
- To coordinate within the ACF team
- To ensure proper reporting of the programs
Qualifications
- Post graduate level education in Nutrition, Public Health etc.
- At least 4+ years of experience in managing nutrition treatment and prevention programs in underdeveloped/crisis contexts.
- Significant experience might be considered in lieu of educational qualification, but no other way around
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Humanitarian field experience, preferably as a member of a country management team
- Min. 1-3 years’ experience as an professional in international NGO context, with a sound knowledge of treatment and management of malnutrition
- Good budgeting and grant management skills
- Good anticipation, planning skill, especially in changing work contexts.
- Experience communicating in different cultural work environments & with a wide diversity of culture
- Good communicator: verbal and written. Diplomatic skills are a plus.
- Highly organized, detail oriented and able to work under pressure.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Previous ACF experience a plus
- Ability to multitask
- Independent, can lead the department as well as ask for guidance and follow instructions.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and CV’s 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, “Deputy Nutrition Coordinator”.
- 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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