ACTION AGAINST HUNGER 2016 JOBS

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.



Action Against Hunger | ACF-International is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:



Position 1: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Deputy PM



Location: Yobe State - Nigeria.



Overview:

The Deputy Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will play a key role in supporting accountability and quality control of ACF’s WASH, nutrition, and food security projects in Yobe state, Northern Nigeria.

Specific Objectives:

Lead the operationalization of M&E systems for ACF programs to ensure compliance with donor and ACF M&E standards.

Ensure proper and timely implementation of ACF M&E tools, activities, and reporting.

Ensure utilization and learning from M&E systems at the project- and mission-level.



Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Economics, or other Social / Developmental Sciences

At least 3 years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian or development programs

Demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts and international humanitarian quality standards

Experience with mobile data collection (preferred)

Experience with GIS (preferred)

Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills)

Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive

Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills

Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies

Experience in monitoring and evaluating donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities

Skills on statistical and other software (MS Excel, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)

Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

Experience in humanitarian M&E

Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation

Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams

Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases) and GIS

Knowledge of project cycle management

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Previous experience with nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods programming.

Previous experience with cash based interventions (i.e. cash for work, cash transfers or cash vouchers)

Experience with mobile data collection processes and platforms

Experience with GIS and spatial analysis

Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases)



Position 2: Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) - Technical Advisor



Location: Damaturu in Yobe State - Nigeria.



Job Description:

Candidate will support implementation of ACF’s WINNN State IYCF activities by providing training, guidance, and monitoring support to STAs, LTAs and Government counterparts, including internal follow up and accountability to ACF’s IYCF program objectives.



Specific Objectives:

Provide technical support and capacity building in IYCF program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Support and coordinate micronutrient supplementation and maternal, new born and child health weeks

Coordination and monitoring of program implementation



Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition or Bachelor of Nutrition; graduate degree in a related field a plus

Experience of emergency nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally both C-IYCF and IFC, CTC/CMAM), including IYCF monitoring and evaluation

Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff

Demonstrable ability at report writing and excellent communication skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers

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

Commitment to and understanding of ACF’s aims, values and principles

Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages; Hausa required

Ability to work as part of a team, Facilitation and interpersonal skills

Flexibility, adaptability, and patience

Analytical and problem solving skills;

Ability to assess problems and recommend solutions

Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines



Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experience in the setup of a IYCF program within CMAM programme in an emergency context

Experience with working with partners, including the government

Previous experience working with mothers support group and strong negotiation skill for behavior change

Fluency in Kanouri and Fulani a plus

Training in adult learning/education and training delivery.



Position 3: Public Health Promotion & Non-Food Item Distribution Officer



Location: Maiduguri in Borno State - Nigeria.



Overview:

The Public Health Promotion and Non-food items distribution officer will be working under the leadership and guidance of the WASH Deputy Program Manager and is accountable for the overall implementation of the Public health promotion and Non-Food Items distribution of the WASH project.



Specific Objectives:

Overall supervision of Public Health Promotion and Non-food items distribution activities following AAH’s local strategy and International Guidelines

Train and build the capacity of staffs and partners

Coordinate with internal staffs, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation

Supervise and manage staffs under your responsibility



Qualifications/Requirements:

B.Sc or Masters in Public health, sociology, rural development, and other related fields.

Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities

Professional, good organizational capacity, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive

Three years relevant work experience.

Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).

Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.

Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa and English.

Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy.

Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector

Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy

Previous experience with AAH

Previous donor programming experience (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA).



Method of Application:

All potential job applicants should submit their CVs and applications by email to:



recruitment.ng@acf-international.org



Or



Apply in person to the following addresses:

Abuja Office:

House No. 3,69 Crescent, 6th Avenue,

Gwarinpa,

Abuja - FCT.



Or



Jigawa Office:

079, Unguwar Kasarau Yamma

Dutse,

Jigawa State.



Or

Yobe Office:

No. 195/196,

Don Etebet Housing Estate,

Damaturu,

Yobe State.



Or



Borno Office:

96 West North,

Damboa Road GRA,

Behind Indimi House,

Damboa Road,

Maiduguri,

Borno State.



NB

To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.

Applications received without these specifications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



Application Deadline: 2nd March, 2016.



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