Nutrition Program Manager Job at ACF International - Nigeria

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Job Title: Nutrition Program Manager

Location: Damaturu, Nigeria

Organisation: Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria

Parent Organisation: ACF-international Network

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. 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 2+ years of managing health/nutrition related programs;

•   strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management;

•   ability to set priorities, create and monitor workplans, 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.

Objectives:

•   General Management of Nutrition activities ( CMAM, IYCF, MNCHW) including support (capacity building) to WINNN

•   Overall planning and assessment for start-up of the additional nutrition activities in Yobe State

•   Supply Pipeline collaboration with CMAM Specialist

•   Representtation & Reporting

The above position is urgently required, and as such, interviews and screenings are ongoing and the post will remain open until filled. Please note that an offer may be made and the position filled before the advertised closing date.

Closing Date: Friday, 19 April 2013.

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