Nutrition Sector Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Dutse, Jigawa 
Job Type: Full Time 
Start date: As soon as possible
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 1 - Contribute to the definition and the implementation of ACF policies, positioning and strategies in the mission:

• Apply the common IYCF and Care Group Model package of guidelines and tools which will be used in WINNN CE for training, implementation and in support of M&E
• Implement in the framework of projects, the mission's Nutrition Security strategy taking into account the key internal and external documents: ACF charter, 2015 international strategic framework, policies (IYCF, MHCP, BCC, CGM etc), position papers (N-H, IYCF, BMS, etc), national strategies and other specific protocols and policies established and approved by the Government of Nigeria (GoN)

Objective 2 - Contribute to the identification, definition, formulation of Nutrition projects and/or components of projects led by other sectors:

• Responsible for supervising and quality assurance of all Nutrition activities in the area of intervention.
• ensure the compilation of need/feasibility assessments and related reports. Their reports must be written and transmitted to the STL and Nutrition coordinator
• Participate in the writing of Nutrition-related parts of the proposals (proposal narrative, budget and LFA) as requested.

Objective 3 - Leads projects implementation, monitoring and reporting for Nutrition-Sensitive:

• Fully understand the logical framework and indicators (LFA).
• Ensure the team possess printed copies of all project proposals and related guidelines/tools for implementation (IYCF, CGM or CMAM).
• Support to ensure that agreed technical guidelines and specifications for the implementation of all Nutrition sensitive projects are followed in the course of project execution
• Contribute in the development of work plans for the implementation of all project activities in collaboration and coordination with other sectors; under supervision and guidance of the STL and Nutrition Coordinator.
• Track the implementation of project activities using ACF tools- Activity Progress Report (APR), Budget follow-up and Training Reports.
• Contribute to the Development of Monthly Situation Report (Sitrep) and Technical Monthly Report (TMP).
• Support to ensure that donors and ACF visibility are conspicuous on working sites of all Nutrition-Sensitive projects,
• Support to ensure strict adherence to safety measures/rules for both ACF teams (including daily hired) and the populations/public.
• Support to ensure transparency and accountability measures vis-à-vis the project beneficiaries, by making them participate throughout the project cycle.

Objective 4 - To support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area:

• Closely follow-up and ensure engaged relations with government authorities and partners implementing Nutrition sensitive activities in the same intervention area.
• Support the Coordination of ACF's action with other stakeholders working in the intervention area.
• Support capacity building of ACF Nutrition sensitive partners in the area of intervention and the community.
• Where relevant, promote partnerships with local NGOs, including capacity building, at district/provincial/regional level.

Objective 5 - Contribute to evaluation (internal and external) of the project's effect/impact:

• Contribute to the definition of external evaluations (opportunities, ToR), support external evaluators (during their mission), and implements recommendations coming out from external evaluations.
• Support M&E teams as needed on the implementation of KAP survey and other related surveys in the program.

Objective 6 - Contribute pro-actively to HR management (including staff career plan development):

• Supervise the Nutrition sensitive teams working a the Local Government Level and ACF Base Office
• Take part actively in the recruitment and the training of staff, in cooperation with the STL and HR administrator
• Lead and support the Evaluation (performance appraisal) of Nutrition sensitive staff and ensure that all staff have planned and completed PAs. Recommend for capacity building and career development milestones.

Objective 7 - Contribute to the mission's capitalization and to ACF communication:

• Ensure the compilation on a soft drive of all essential documents related to N-H projects
• Ensure a compilation on a soft drive of all relevant pictures of Nutrition sensitive projects.
• Contribute to the et up and populating of the ACF Nutrition sensitive database in the mission

Internal & External Relationship
Internal:

• STL: hierarchical relationship- technical support- exchange of information
• Nutrition Co: technical support
• State Team Leader: line management

External:

• State Primary Health Care Agency (SPHCDA), State Nutrition Officer, SMOH: exchange of information, coordination, training, supervision, influence on choice of technical options.
• LGA Team/ HF team/CV: training, supportive supervision, influence of choice on technical option.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine, or Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Nutrition sensitive and or training/courses specific to Nutrition sensitive in development context + minimum 3 years work experience

Skills & Experience
Essential:

• Fluent English, Hausa and Kanuri
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive
• Human resource management experience, leadership and motivation/training skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
• Must be disciplined, able to work autonomously and self learner
• Stronger capacity to represent ACF and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in working with CMAM, Care Group Model, BCC and IYCF programming.

Preferred:

• Experience in the International Non- Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context
• Experience with Social Behaviour Change Programming.

Remuneration
Minimum Basic Monthly Salary: NGN 308,589.37.