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.

 

Nutrition Program Manager  

 

The Nutrition Program Manager will be responsible for general management of the nutrition activities in Yobe State, Overall management of Nutrition programs (CMAM, IYCF, MNCHW...) including support (capacity building) to WINNN, Overall planning and assessment for startup of the additional nutrition activities in Yobe State as needed ;Management of Human resources (HR), Supply Pipeline in collaboration with Nutrition team, Reporting as well as Representing ACF programs in nutrition/health coordination meetings in Yobe State.

 

Summary of Key Objectives:

•    Joint management of nutritional activities.

•    Capacity Building (in collaboration with the Nut Co).

•    Monitoring 

 

 

Qualifications; Essential Skills & Experience:  

•    Minimum Bachelor in medical sciences, preferably in nutrition or public health

•    Master’s degree preferred

•    Two years relevant work experience managing CMAM nutrition programs

•    Fluent English

•    Ability to analyze and synthesize information

•    Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive

•    Excellent human resource management, leadership and motivation/training skills

•    Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management

•    Must be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance.

•    Strong capacity to represent ACF and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.  

 

Preferred

•    Previous experience with ACF

•    Knowledge of Hausa

•    Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian and recovery settings.

•    Significant experience in recovery and development project management.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: [email protected] Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

 

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Monday 25th May, 2015 will not be considered.