Nutrition Coordinator, (1 year)
LextorahLDS
Posted: May 27, 2013
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Supervise the technical work of the program teams in the field (nutritional treatment, capacity building) and provide adequate formal constructive feedback.
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Job Description
Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-international network which works to save lives by compacting hunger and disease that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
To supervise the technical work of the program teams in the field (nutritional treatment, capacity building) and provide adequate formal constructive feedback. This technical work includes support field teams instating up a CMAM system integrated to routing services of PHCs.
Ensure technical support for the team for the implementation of capacity building for all programs.
Analyzes the program activities and results before the internationally validate indicators (sphere standards and ACF standards) and proposes improvements and modifications of need be, in collaboration with the HQ nutrition advisors.
Supervises the evolution of the programs and re-orients programs if needed, in discussion with the country director (CD) and the HQ nutrition advisor, according to the project.
Is available for solving any problem arising on the field. Etc.
Nurse, doctor, nutritionist or
public health background. Previous humanitarian experience with focus on
nutrition programs both at national coordination level (at least 1 year
experience) and in program implementation (at least 2 years experience).
Experience with capacity building of health systems in developing contexts.
Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies. Previous
experience with partnership an alliance is an asset.
Fluent English. Hausa (would be a great asset) good
managerial and training skills. Good representation skills. Previous
humanitarian experience needed