Nutrition Officer 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 Officer

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Position Overview

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Nutrition Program Manager (DPM) the incumbent will be part of the team implementing Nutrition activities at community level. The support will be focus on implementation of active case findings in selected communities.

Specific Objectives

• Direct supervision of technical work of nutrition assistants at community level. Ensure frequent visits to various program location to monitor implementation of activities.
• Oversee community volunteers on MUAC screening and referrals.
• Participate in the development of joint activity work plans with key stakeholders in the state and within ACF.
• Ensure all Nutrition interventions are fully integrated, scaled-up and implemented as per national protocols.
• Participate in monthly planning meetings to review implementation progress and support the nutrition assistants in development of their monthly schedules
• Collaborate with all other ACF department and sectors to ensure the integration of project activities.
• Collaborate with other partner, MOH, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the UN working within various communities.
• Ensure  logistical purchasing procedures are followed whenever delegated
• Ensure proper records are kept of all expenditure and usage of materials
• Ensure that documentation is properly done for all items distributed (donation certificates, delivery notes, beneficiary lists and  supply request order)
• Provide reports according based on program manager and DPM requirements (Bi - weekly updates, success stories, case studies etc.)
• Participate in writing situation reports with information on food security, WASH or security information at the community as needed and/or requested
• Work closely with the DPM and M&E team to ensure accurate data entry.
• Support and build the capacity of nutrition assistants in the compilation, preparation and submission of accurate and timely nutrition reports.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field.  Master's Degree level degree preferred.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
• Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Experience in humanitarian PQA or M & E
• Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams
• Familiarity with nutrition, healthcare and systems
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming
• Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF programming previous experience with ACF.

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 Officer -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