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.
Action Against Hunger is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: LGA Technical Advisor
Job Location: Jigawa
Job Description
To strengthen the capacity of the Local Government Area (LGA) nutrition focal person or team (as designated by the LGA) in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions (interventions include – Infant & Young Child Feeding, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition , Maternal & Child Health Weeks).
Summary of Key Objectives
Support the assigned local government area (LGA) in Nutrition program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluationSupport and coordinate micronutrient supplementation and MNCH WeeksProvide coordination and support to health office of LGAStrengthen technical and advocacy capacity at LGA levelQualifications & Essential Skills
Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition or Bachelor of Nutrition ; graduate degree in a similar field a plusHealth / Public Health / Nutrition / diploma or equivalentExperience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally IYCF, CTC/CMAM), including IYCF monitoring and evaluationProven capacity to supervise, train and coach staffProven experience and ability in report writingExcellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carersWillingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditionsPrepared to live and work in an uncertain security environmentCommitment to and understanding of ACF’s aims, values and principlesFluency in written and spoken English and HausaComputer literacy and ability to work as part of a teamFacilitation and interpersonal skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work under pressure of strict deadlinesPreferred
Experience in the setup of a IYCF program within CMAM program in an emergency contextExperience working with partners, including the governmentPrevious experience working with mothers support group and strong negotiation skill for behavior changeTraining in adult education/learning and effective training approachesHow to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org 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 Sunday, 9th November 2014 will not be considered.
Deadline: 9th November 2014
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