Nutrition Deputy Program Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Duty Station:     Monguno, Borno State
Deadline    20th March 2017.  Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Position Overview:
Following the direction of the Programme Manager and with technical support of Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for running and supervising nutrition activities at all stages of the project management cycle. He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints in coordination and synergy with other DPMs.  The Nut DPM also has responsibilities regarding the capacity building of staff; humanitarian needs identification through needs assessments, monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs and internal coordination.

Specific Objectives: 

• Apply the common IYCF and Care Group Model package of guidelines and tools which will be used in FFP (Phase II) for training, implementation and in support of M&E.
• Responsible for supervising and quality assurance of all N-H activities in the area of intervention.
• Ensure the compilation of need/feasibility assessments and related reports. These reports must be written and transmitted to the PM and Nutrition coordinator.
• Fully understand the logical framework and indicators (LFA).
• Ensure the team possesses 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 N-H projects are followed in the course of project execution.
• Support capacity building of ACF N-H partners in the area of intervention and the community.
• Where relevant, promote partnerships with local NGOs, including capacity building, at district/provincial/regional level.
• Support M&E teams as needed on implementation of KAP survey and other related surveys in the program.
• Supervise the  N-H teams working at the Local Government Level and ACF Base Office.
• Take part actively in the recruitment and the training of staff, in cooperation with the Cash PM and HR administrator
• Ensure a compilation on a soft drive of all relevant pictures of N-H projects.
• Contribute to the set up and populating of the ACF N-H database in the mission.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine , or Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Nutrition & Health and or training/courses specific to Nutrition and Health in emergency contexts  + minimum 3 years of work experiences.
• Essential Skills and Experience:
• Fluent English, Hausa and Kanuri
• Ability to analyse 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.
• Strong 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 Skills and Experience:

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