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Job Title: Regional Nutrition and Health Coordinator
Job Description
Regional Nutrition and Health Coordinator – Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Duration : 12 months
Start date : ASAP
Our work in Nigeria Action Against Hunger-USA’s generous remuneration package
You’ll contribute to ending world hunger by …
developing a regional nutrition and health programming, coordinating effective technical program implementation and playing an active role in ACF strategic engagement with the working groups at the regional (Yobe & Borno States) levels in Nigeria.
Key activities in your role will include
Health programs in Northeastern Nigeria.
To provide technical oversight of ACF’s Nutrition and Health programming in Northeastern Nigeria.
To ensure capitalization, learning and global reporting of all Nutrition and Health related activities across the region.
To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.
To represent the department and the organization at state and LGA level and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.
Do you meet the profile required criteria ?
You’re a seasoned Nutrition professional
You have an advanced University degree (Masters) preferred in human nutrition, medical sciences or social sciences.
You have a Minimum of 4 years of previous experience working with NGOs specifically in nutrition and/or health.
You have advanced knowledge of N&H guidelines and procedures including those of donors and international standards (e.g. SPHERE).
You’re a super comunicator
You are able to adjust your own style to represent ACF appropriately with a range of national counterparts, as well as colleagues from other cultures & professions.
You can provide technical advice in clear, unambiguous language, patiently explaining to field teams the reasons behind your conclusions in order to develop their technical skills.
You are diplomatic & can assist colleagues to handle difficult situations.
You’re passionate to develop Nutrition interventions which have impact
You have significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies. Previous experience with partnerships and alliances is an asset.
You have experience with nutrition and coverage surveys, and rapid nutrition assessments.
You have experience with external representation and knowledge of Nut & Health Cluster mechanisms.
You are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
You have a good understanding of Social Behavior Change and nutrition sensitive programming.
You have advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA, EU, DFID, USAID, etc.)
How to Apply
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