Nutrition Program Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

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.

 We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Program Manager

Location: Damaturu - Yobe

Position Overview

• The Nutrition Program Manager is responsible for overall management of Nutrition Programs (CMAM,IYCF, MNCHW) as well as planning and assessment of startup of additional nutrition activities in Yobe State as needed.
• He/she will also manage the human resources, supply pipeline in collaboration with the Nutrition team including reporting and representation.

Specific Objectives

• Ensure strong linkages with State and LGA authorities in planning, and decision making in all relational nutritional activities (trainings, assessments, rehabilitation, etc.) in collaboration with the Nut Co.
• Provide joint technical support to the hospital staff in the Stabilization Center (SC) and to the health facilities staffs for the running of OTP activities.  This is to be done with a counterpart in hospital and health facilities to ensure the existence of capacities to coach at LGA and health facility levels.
• Follow-up on recommendation provided by SQUEAC evaluations and other documents for improvement of program impact.
• Ensure the use of communication materials (such as posters, banners, pamphlets, radio messaging, etc.) to support activities implementation.
• Jointly with SNO, NFPs and health facility in charges, determine mechanisms to strengthen the community – community volunteer – health facility linkages.
• Organize and support implementation and monitoring of IYCF activities to ensure approach is adapted/documented throughout the process.
• In collaboration with the ACF nutrition team & Nut Co, jointly conducts formal training session with  SMOH/LGA nutrition focal persons/technical team  for additional members of State/LGA and health facilities staff in area of intervention and for NGO partners (upon request) in all aspects of the management of acute malnutrition.
• Ensure timely 3-months logistics order in respect with the procedures and follows up the supplies and orders with the logistics department.
• Coordinate on a regular basis with the other technical departments of ACF.
• Define overall CMAM implementation plan in collaboration with LGA/Ward/health facility personnel for all components of CMAM.
• Recruit and train program staff with the support of the HRM/Multi-sectorial PM for the running of the nutrition activities.
• Propose training to the nutrition staff whenever necessary and relevant, and coach/training ACF staff.
• Finalize the monthly activities reports presented to the medical authorities (SMOH/LGA) and ensures validation by the Nut Co before dissemination.
• Validate all documents and reports in collaboration with Nut Co before dissemination to partners, including supplies orders ad hoc assessment reports, etc.
• Represent ACF Nigeria in important national or regional Nut meetings, particularly with regards to potential regional crises
• Identify Nut calls for proposals, interested donors, and opportunities for Nut and/or integrated program development, including emergency response.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor in Medical Sciences, preferably in Nutrition or Public Health. Master's Degree preferred

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 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 Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with ACF.
• Ability to speak Hausa.
• Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian and recovery settings.
• Significant experience in recovery and development project management.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email to: [email protected]

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, "Nutrition Program Manager -Yobe".
• 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.