Fresh Jobs at Action Against Hunger

Work location: Dutse, Jigawa State 

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and draft social protection policies in alignment with state-level objectives and national social protection frameworks;
• Conduct research and analysis on social protection needs and trends in the state;
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, experts, and civil society organizations to ensure policy coherence and stakeholder buy-in;
• Advocate for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based social protection policies;
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the state's social protection systems;
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen social protection delivery systems, including registration, targeting, and benefit payment mechanisms;
• Develop and deliver training programs on social protection policies, systems, and programs;
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and peer learning among social protection stakeholders;
• Mentor and coach government staff to improve their social protection skills and knowledge
• Disseminate information and raise awareness about social protection issues among the general public;
• Advocate for increased funding for social protection programs;
• Enhance institutional capacity for social protection;
• Strengthen the legal and regulatory framework for social protection;
• Expand the coverage and effectiveness of social protection programs;
• Contribute to key Programme planning, coordination, and reporting activities;
• Identify problems in the implementation process and propose solutions;
• Evaluate regularly the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement;
• Review and revise existing laws, policies, and regulations to align them with SRSP principles;
• Establish or strengthen coordination mechanisms between different government agencies responsible for SRSP;
• Develop and implement SRSP contingency plans to ensure a timely and effective response to shocks;
• Develop and disseminate SRSP knowledge products, such as policy briefs, manuals, and case studies.

Position Requirements:

• B.Sc. or MSc degree in Development Studies/Economics, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Policy, Nutrition, or related Social Science. Equivalent in a field related to Nutrition sensitive and or training/courses specific to Social protection + minimum 3 years of work experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in program management;
• Proven track record of providing technical assistance to government stakeholders;
• In-depth knowledge and experience in social protection, nutrition, and disability;
• Substantial experience in program planning, execution, and delivery, including budget management and monitoring;
• Effective resource planning skills, encompassing commodities and technical expertise;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, including the ability to think innovatively, set priorities, develop manageable work plans, and evaluate progress;
• Adept at fostering collaboration and building the capacity of team members and external partners;
• Experience in working collaboratively with government and other organization staff;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Hausa;
• Previous experience working with local and international NGOs;
• Independent, adaptable, and flexible work style;
• Commitment to teamwork, team building, and understanding of how to contribute effectively;
• Possess extensive experience working within the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian sphere;
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and expertise in Social Protection principles and practices.

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Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a database of all porridge mom beneficiaries and update regularly as needed;
• Work closely with community structures to follow up on the implementation of the porridge mum (Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities, cooking demonstration, MUAC screening, hygiene promotion and complementary feeding with the support from the Nutrition Officer;
• Participate in sensitization meetings with vendors before each disbursement;
• Mobilize porridge mum beneficiaries with support from the community nutrition mobilizers during disbursement;
• Oversee and maintain constructed porridge mom kitchens to ensure they are in good condition and used appropriately;
• Ensure proper documentation of all activities and prepare/share monthly reports on porridge activities;
• Using approved tools, document all referrals and follow-up information of all children with MAM;
• Support the M&E team in data collection for screening, PDMs, KAP surveys or other nutrition-related assessments;
• Supervise routine MUAC screenings by CNMs;
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly summaries of all nutrition information captured;
• Organize and participate in community sensitization meetings including community entry meetings, feedback meetings with stakeholders, community nutrition mobilizers e t c;
• Support the development of banners and placement;
• Participate in local coordination meetings as required;
• Supervise activities of CHIPS agents/CVs.

Position Requirements:

• Diploma in Public Health, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food science, or other relevant qualifications with experience in Nutrition programming especially at community level;
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in Nutrition programming;
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft tools like word, excel e t c;
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri;
• Ability to observe and to provide feedback on the activities;
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF’s aims, values and principles;
• Resident in Monguno or willing to relocate to Monguno and cope with risks associated in location.