Job SummaryReporting to Multisectoral Program Manager, the Nutrition Program Manager will be based in Damaturu and will be responsible for overall management of Nutrition Programs (CMAM, IYCF and MNCHW) as well as planning and assessment of additional nutrition activities in Yobe state as required. He/she will also be involved in recruiting and training program staff on activities related to nutrition in collaboration with the Nutrition Team as well as reporting and representation. The Nutrition Program Manager will also support with the Nutrition Team and Coordinator in conducting formal training session with local government area nutrition and technical team in all aspect of managing acute malnutrition. The successful candidate will;
Have a bachelor’s degree in medical sciences, preferably in nutrition or public health. Master’s degree preferred.
Have a minimum of three years relevant work experience managing CMAM nutrition programs.
Fluent English and Hausa preferably.
Be professional, motivated, creative, flexible and culturally sensitive.
Have excellent human resource management, leadership and motivation/training skills
Be organized, pay attention to detail, and time management.
Be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance.
Have advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian and recovery settings.
Have significant experience in recovery and project management.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be approachable, diplomatic and able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
Be computer literate including having knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
Strong capacity to represent Action Against Hunger and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.
The deadline for this position is Thursday, 13 July 2017 at 5 p.m. Please note advert may be closed before the due date, once we have received applications from qualified candidates.
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