Action Against Hunger (ACF) USA is part of the ACF
International Network which 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.
ALL ACF POSTS require candidates who demonstrate a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm, and strong commitment to humanitarian values Including neutrality, transparency, nondiscrimination/equal opportunity and access, child protection, professionalism, health and safety.
ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:
1) LGA OFFICER, NUTRITION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support for capacity building activities as integrated with SMoH & LGA for the hospital staff and for the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) centres for implementing, organising, managing and reporting of Stabilization Center (SC) and OTP activities.
Ensures training and adherence to National CMAM protocols under the State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries.
All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Health Sciences with a Major in Nutrition, with 2+ years experience in nutrition programming; computer literate; solid strategic thinking, planning, reporting and communication skills; fluent in English) and Hausa; able to work with diverse stakeholders and with partner organizations and staff effectively.
2) ASSISTANT STABILIZATION CENTRE (SC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Senior Officer in implementation of training and capacity building to SMOH/LGA from District to community level, with a specific focus on inpatient care component ( —SC)
Ensures training and adherence by national Severe Acute Malnutrition treatment guidelines under the State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries
All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Nursing degree with solid inpatient nutrition experience.
2+ years experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential and one year experience in CMAM approach;
Strong communication and intra/interpersonal skills essential;
Strong coaching/mentoring skills;
Experience in reporting
Written English skills essential; Good management, teamwork spirit, community participation and capacity building /integration skills required.
Fluency in English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanouri a plus.
3) SENIOR STABILIZATION CENTRE (SC) OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support for capacity building activities in Yobe State, with specific aspects of medical complications in children with severe acute malnutrition.
Responsible for supervising and coaching all Stabilization Centre activities on daily bases.
Training and capacity building to SMOH/LGA from District to community level, with a specific focus on inpatient care component;
Ensures training and adherence by State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries. All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Medical Doctor and/or Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline with good medical and nutrition background;
Medical Officer or Nurse with solid inpatient nutrition experience will be considered.
3+ yrs experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential and one year experience in National CMAM guidelines and integration with the health system;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential;
Strong capacity in planning and facilitating trainings under Adult Learning Cycle techniques;
Strong coaching/mentoring skills;
Experience in monitoring & evaluation as well as reporting;
Written English skills essential;
Good management, teamwork spirit, community participation and capacity building /integration skills required.
Fluency in English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanouri a plus.
4) COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support in the implementation, organisation, follow up and reporting of community mobilization activities of the CMAM program in close collaboration with the SMOH/LGA and ACF Nutrition Officers.
The Community Officer implements and supervises the activities in the communities to strengthen coverage of nutritional activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Health or Nutrition related Sciences with a major in Community Mobilization;
Strategic thinking, planning, reporting and communication skills;
Fluent in English and Hausa;
Able to work with diverse stakeholders and partners effectively.
5) ASSISTANT BASE ADMINISTRATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Senior Base Administrator in managing the accountancy and HR activities of the ACF base in Damaturu.
Monitor and verify compliance with ACF administrative and logistics procedure, ensure proper archiving and filing at base level for all administrative documents.
Assist in recruitment and HR procedures and tracking.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduated in business or a relevant technical field, with 2+ years professional experience in administration or finance, preferably in an NGO setting; exceptional organizational and time management skills; attention to detail, able to manage multiple activities, resources and information strategically and thoroughly; computer literacy, solid written and verbal communication skills; team player; diplomatic; resourceful and independent/selfmotivated.
6) WASH TECHNICAL OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
To supervise and participate in the technical aspects of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities including providing project designs and bills of quantity and supervising construction activities done by contractors or ACF teams.
To participate in market surveys to support quotations by contractors or ACF teams and to visit sites and ensure quality of construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
Additionally, to coordinate the technical workshops and ensure that the technical activities are up to the ACF standards WASH package.
REQUIREMENTS
High National Diploma and professional experience in building projects; strong WASH technical knowledge
Capacity to plan activities and supervise a team; drafting ability.
7) ASSISTANT NUTRITION COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILTIIES
This is a higher management level post, directly supporting the Mission’s Nutrition Coordinator in implementation of nutrition programs in all areas the Mission serves (primarily Northern Nigeria at this time) according to medical and nutrition protocols.
Supports the overall management and monitoring of the nutrition program and reporting requirements.
Assists in capacity building and training for staff on CMAM and IYCF.
Provides support and technical guidance for field teams.
REQUIREMENTS
At least Bachelor’s level degree (Master’s preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field;
Strong program management background with 5÷ years of managing health/nutrition related programs;
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management;
Ability to set priorities, create and monitor work plans, evaluate program progress;
Strong computer skills;
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa;
Ability to work effectively with highlevel government partners and other stakeholders;
Able to build capacity in others and share expertise.
8) SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a higher management level post, reporting directly to the Country Director.
The SM provides daily safety and security support to the ACF Mission in Nigeria.
Regularly reviews, and amends as necessary, all Nigeria based Safety and Security policies and procedures.
Through validation by the Country Director creates and implements new ACF Nigeria Security and Safety policies and procedures as required.
Delivers training and capacity building to all ACF Nigeria staff on Security and Safety requirements and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s level degree in a relevant field; Certification and advanced training in Security Management;
Experience working in Security management/supervisory role 3+ years, including managing teams;
Strong verbal, written and communication skills including effective training and facilitation skills;
Approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality;
Able to work effectively in diverse, cross cultural teams in a complex, multisite work environment; Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Fluency in English, written and spoken;
Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
Previous experience working for NGOs or INGOs in Nigeria, especially in the northern Nigerian states, is preferred;
Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset (Hausa preferred).
9) JUNIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP ONLY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Junior Office Assistant is a trial internship role for the ACF Nigeria Capital office in Abuja. The Assistant will support the HR. Administration and Logistics teams in the Capital with day to day tasks and duties related primarily to the running of the office and guest house, as well as errands related to purchasing, banking, visa renewals, travel and hotel bookings and similar.
REQUIREMENTS
Preference for new graduates seeking entry level internships to gain experience in an office and administration role, degree or diploma in fields such as HR, Administration, Finance or Management.
Strong computer literacy in MS Office programs, polite and professional communicator, enthusiastic team player, flexible and with a helpful attitude.
The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation support; if a successful applicant from out of area accepts a post he or she will be responsible for all relocation costs and activities. All ACF Nigeria posts are dependent on donor funding and may be withdrawn or cancelled based on changed program objective, needs or available resources.
TO APPLY
Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email only to recruitment.ng@acfinternational.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Testing and Interviewing of shortlisted candidates are anticipated to be conducted in early to mid January 2013.
ALL ACF POSTS require candidates who demonstrate a high level of flexibility, enthusiasm, and strong commitment to humanitarian values Including neutrality, transparency, nondiscrimination/equal opportunity and access, child protection, professionalism, health and safety.
ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:
1) LGA OFFICER, NUTRITION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support for capacity building activities as integrated with SMoH & LGA for the hospital staff and for the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) centres for implementing, organising, managing and reporting of Stabilization Center (SC) and OTP activities.
Ensures training and adherence to National CMAM protocols under the State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries.
All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Health Sciences with a Major in Nutrition, with 2+ years experience in nutrition programming; computer literate; solid strategic thinking, planning, reporting and communication skills; fluent in English) and Hausa; able to work with diverse stakeholders and with partner organizations and staff effectively.
2) ASSISTANT STABILIZATION CENTRE (SC)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Senior Officer in implementation of training and capacity building to SMOH/LGA from District to community level, with a specific focus on inpatient care component ( —SC)
Ensures training and adherence by national Severe Acute Malnutrition treatment guidelines under the State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries
All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Nursing degree with solid inpatient nutrition experience.
2+ years experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential and one year experience in CMAM approach;
Strong communication and intra/interpersonal skills essential;
Strong coaching/mentoring skills;
Experience in reporting
Written English skills essential; Good management, teamwork spirit, community participation and capacity building /integration skills required.
Fluency in English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanouri a plus.
3) SENIOR STABILIZATION CENTRE (SC) OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support for capacity building activities in Yobe State, with specific aspects of medical complications in children with severe acute malnutrition.
Responsible for supervising and coaching all Stabilization Centre activities on daily bases.
Training and capacity building to SMOH/LGA from District to community level, with a specific focus on inpatient care component;
Ensures training and adherence by State MoH/LGA staff of protocols and medical followup of beneficiaries. All activities are to be done hand in hand with the SMOH/LGA staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Medical Doctor and/or Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline with good medical and nutrition background;
Medical Officer or Nurse with solid inpatient nutrition experience will be considered.
3+ yrs experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential and one year experience in National CMAM guidelines and integration with the health system;
Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential;
Strong capacity in planning and facilitating trainings under Adult Learning Cycle techniques;
Strong coaching/mentoring skills;
Experience in monitoring & evaluation as well as reporting;
Written English skills essential;
Good management, teamwork spirit, community participation and capacity building /integration skills required.
Fluency in English and Hausa; knowledge of Kanouri a plus.
4) COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides support in the implementation, organisation, follow up and reporting of community mobilization activities of the CMAM program in close collaboration with the SMOH/LGA and ACF Nutrition Officers.
The Community Officer implements and supervises the activities in the communities to strengthen coverage of nutritional activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Health or Nutrition related Sciences with a major in Community Mobilization;
Strategic thinking, planning, reporting and communication skills;
Fluent in English and Hausa;
Able to work with diverse stakeholders and partners effectively.
5) ASSISTANT BASE ADMINISTRATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Senior Base Administrator in managing the accountancy and HR activities of the ACF base in Damaturu.
Monitor and verify compliance with ACF administrative and logistics procedure, ensure proper archiving and filing at base level for all administrative documents.
Assist in recruitment and HR procedures and tracking.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduated in business or a relevant technical field, with 2+ years professional experience in administration or finance, preferably in an NGO setting; exceptional organizational and time management skills; attention to detail, able to manage multiple activities, resources and information strategically and thoroughly; computer literacy, solid written and verbal communication skills; team player; diplomatic; resourceful and independent/selfmotivated.
6) WASH TECHNICAL OFFICER
RESPONSIBILITIES
To supervise and participate in the technical aspects of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities including providing project designs and bills of quantity and supervising construction activities done by contractors or ACF teams.
To participate in market surveys to support quotations by contractors or ACF teams and to visit sites and ensure quality of construction being delivered and adherence to design specifications.
Additionally, to coordinate the technical workshops and ensure that the technical activities are up to the ACF standards WASH package.
REQUIREMENTS
High National Diploma and professional experience in building projects; strong WASH technical knowledge
Capacity to plan activities and supervise a team; drafting ability.
7) ASSISTANT NUTRITION COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILTIIES
This is a higher management level post, directly supporting the Mission’s Nutrition Coordinator in implementation of nutrition programs in all areas the Mission serves (primarily Northern Nigeria at this time) according to medical and nutrition protocols.
Supports the overall management and monitoring of the nutrition program and reporting requirements.
Assists in capacity building and training for staff on CMAM and IYCF.
Provides support and technical guidance for field teams.
REQUIREMENTS
At least Bachelor’s level degree (Master’s preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field;
Strong program management background with 5÷ years of managing health/nutrition related programs;
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management;
Ability to set priorities, create and monitor work plans, evaluate program progress;
Strong computer skills;
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa;
Ability to work effectively with highlevel government partners and other stakeholders;
Able to build capacity in others and share expertise.
8) SAFETY AND SECURITY MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a higher management level post, reporting directly to the Country Director.
The SM provides daily safety and security support to the ACF Mission in Nigeria.
Regularly reviews, and amends as necessary, all Nigeria based Safety and Security policies and procedures.
Through validation by the Country Director creates and implements new ACF Nigeria Security and Safety policies and procedures as required.
Delivers training and capacity building to all ACF Nigeria staff on Security and Safety requirements and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s level degree in a relevant field; Certification and advanced training in Security Management;
Experience working in Security management/supervisory role 3+ years, including managing teams;
Strong verbal, written and communication skills including effective training and facilitation skills;
Approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality;
Able to work effectively in diverse, cross cultural teams in a complex, multisite work environment; Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Fluency in English, written and spoken;
Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
Previous experience working for NGOs or INGOs in Nigeria, especially in the northern Nigerian states, is preferred;
Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset (Hausa preferred).
9) JUNIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT (INTERNSHIP ONLY)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Junior Office Assistant is a trial internship role for the ACF Nigeria Capital office in Abuja. The Assistant will support the HR. Administration and Logistics teams in the Capital with day to day tasks and duties related primarily to the running of the office and guest house, as well as errands related to purchasing, banking, visa renewals, travel and hotel bookings and similar.
REQUIREMENTS
Preference for new graduates seeking entry level internships to gain experience in an office and administration role, degree or diploma in fields such as HR, Administration, Finance or Management.
Strong computer literacy in MS Office programs, polite and professional communicator, enthusiastic team player, flexible and with a helpful attitude.
The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation support; if a successful applicant from out of area accepts a post he or she will be responsible for all relocation costs and activities. All ACF Nigeria posts are dependent on donor funding and may be withdrawn or cancelled based on changed program objective, needs or available resources.
TO APPLY
Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email only to recruitment.ng@acfinternational.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Testing and Interviewing of shortlisted candidates are anticipated to be conducted in early to mid January 2013.