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  • Posted: Mar 21, 2018
    Deadline: Apr 3, 2018
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    The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations - refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the wor...
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    Nutrition Officer


    Location
    : Mubi, Adamawa

    Main duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist the Emergency manager & the senior officer to develop, coordinate and manage a Food/Nutrition Distribution project in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements.
    • Assist the EM to manage, train and develop the Food/Nutrition Distribution team on nutrition screening and distribution
    • Ensure high technical quality and transparent processes
    • Assist the EM to represent Food/Nutrition distribution project in internal and external forums
    • Assist the EM in project documentation, conducting of field assessments, profiling, distribution and community sensitization
    • Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and explore and asses new and better ways to assist

    About you

    • To be successful in this role we expect you to knowledgable on nutrtion and food security programming, particually within an INGO context. 
    • You should have both project and people management skills, as well as the flexibility to work with competing priorities. 
    • Team work and motivation is a must.. All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.

    Qualifications
    Required:

    • Relevant higher education at college level on nutrition and health.
    • Experience from working as a nutritionist Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context
    • Minimum 3 years of working experience in a humanitarian/recovery context within Nutrition program, preferably with an international NGO
    • Proven experience from registration, verification and distribution in emergency relief operations is a strong advantage
    • Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns arising in the Nigerian context as well as conflict sensitivity
    • Computer skills (primarily MS Office applications), especially Microsoft Excel.

    Desirable:

    • Solid experience in staff management in a cross-cultural environment required
    • Experience in complex emergencies and the ability to live and work in a very remote environment
    • Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
    • Fluency in English, both written and verbal and have a sound knowledge of the local languages of Maiduguri
    • Remains productive when under pressure with ability to prioritise effectively, and respects and adheres to deadlines.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Email application software Languages:
    • Knowledge of the context in rural Nigeria

    We Offer

    • Contract length: 6 months
    • Level: SB3
    • Start date: 10th April, 2018.

    Method of Application

    Application method

    • CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied. CV must be saved with name of applicant.
    • Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
    • Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.
    • Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.

    Deadline date. 03/04/2018.  Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered. Due to the urgency of this positions, application will be considered on a rolling basis and DRC reserves the right begin the interview process before the close date.

    Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.

    NB: DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.

    For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk

    Interested and qualified? Go to Danish Refugee Council (DRC) on candidate.hr-manager.net to apply

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