Nutrition and Health Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Action Against Hunger, country and international standards;
• In collaboration with the Nutrition and Health HOD, support the development of strategies addressing the problems linked to poor health and malnutrition in the Northeast region;
• In collaboration with Nutrition and Health HOD/DHOD ensure continued review of remote management strategy based on the evolving context, work closely with relevant government agencies to ensure quality in implementation of remotely managed programs;
• Take part in the recruitment of staff in collaboration with the HR Manager in the base and the Area Coordinator;
• Manage overall planning and the division and coordination of work in collaboration with the Nutrition and Health Officers;
• Establish a programme of staff assessment interviews and organising follow up in collaboration with Human Resources;
• Present the programme to partners (the authorities, funding agencies, nutrition and health sector coordination mechanisms etc);
• Monitor the budget and targets achieved with reference to the project proposal, and making any necessary adjustments in consultation with the Finance Manager in the base and the Area Coordinator;
• Contribute monthly budget forecast and budget review including monthly BFU review;
• Sharing information on a regular basis with the Area Coordinator and the Program Managers in charge of mental health and care practices, Food Security and Livelihood and Water Sanitation and Hygiene in order to promote the development of an integrated approach;
• Developing a framework for communication with local representatives (regular meetings, identification of key local actors and development of collaboration with them) in order to facilitate harmonious and productive relations;
• Adhering to the terms of agreements signed off with the Health and Nutrition Sectors and partners working in the same field and referring to them regularly to ensure that collaboration follows the lines intended;
• Ensure project databases are up to date;
• Prepare and share for technical review monthly activity progress report (APR) both qualitative and quantitative using ACF standard APR templates validated by Health and Nutrition HoD/DHoD and MEAL team, this should also integrate all indicators to be reported to donors;
• Finalize the monthly activities reports presented to the State and LGA and Health and Nutrition sectors including 5W matrix;
• Regularly report and coordinate with line manager regarding challenges, issues faced in the field for timely and appropriate decision-making.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in MPH/MBBS with strong background in Nutrition and Health, Health Planning & Management, Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies or other related field with more than 5 years’ experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related courses with more than 5 years’ experience in multisector Nutrition and Health Management can also apply;
• 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;
• Three years relevant work experience in a similar position;
• Excellent report writing skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word);
• Fluency in Hausa preferably.