LGA Officer, Nutrition at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Summary of Key Objectives:
• Objective 1:  To supervise & monitor CMAM activity implementation at the LGA level health facilities, according to the National CMAM Guidelines.
• Objective 2:  To assess and build the capacity of the staffs of the LGA level health facilities
• Objective 3:  Responsible for regular reporting, data analysis and communication
• Objective 4:  HR Management of the Community Mobilization Officers

Qualifications & Essential Skills:
• Diploma in Health Sciences with a Major in Nutrition or related field; Bachelor level degree a plus
• Experience in nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding  programmes (ideally CTC/CMAM), including monitoring and evaluation
• High level of self-discipline, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, organizational skills
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
• Demonstrable ability to report timely
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages (Fulani and Kanuri)
• Transparency, high ethical values and commitment to protection of children and vulnerable populations
• Commitment to ACF values and principles

Preferred
• Local to Yobe state and well integrated into local community
• Trained in adult education/learning and effective training techniques