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

Location: Damasak, Borno

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Deputy Project Manager will be based in Damasak, Borno State and report to the Nutrition Project Manager.
• The Nutrition Deputy Project Manager will be responsible for leading and supervising nutrition and health 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 Deputy Project Managers.
• He/she will ensure the completion of all defined activities by the Nutrition and Health team while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• The Nutrition 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.

Requirements
The successful candidate will;

• A minimum of bachelor's degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Public Health Degree in  a field related to Nutrition & Health and or training/courses specific to Nutrition and Health in emergency contexts.
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in working with CMAM, IYCF and other health related programs.
• Be Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Have human resource management experience, leadership and motivation/training skills.
• Have excellent organization skills, attention to detail, time management and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Have strong capacity to represent Action Against Hunger and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.
• Have excellent Interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, planning and organizational skills).
• Be committed to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
• Have experience of working within humanitarian sector and context.