Action Against Hunger

Programme Officer-Nutrition and Health

Action Against Hunger

Programme Officer-Nutrition and Health

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide.

As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organization, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending child hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural …

Programme Officer-Nutrition and Health

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Main Responsibilities:

  • Overall preparation and planning of the research activities in the district
  • Coordination and communication with project staff, health workers, female community volunteers and other stakeholders
  • Team management
  • Ensure and support Logistics, transport and equipment handling 
  • Recording, documentation and reporting
  • Conduct supportive supervision and monitoring of research activities in different clusters
  • Support in financial projection and settlement in timely manner
  • Represent Action Against Hunger in nutrition and health meetings/discussions/ fora

Qualification and Required Skills: 

  • Master’s in public health, nutrition, development studies, nutrition and dietetics, social science or relevant discipline with at least one (1) year of experience in nutrition and health specific programme preferably in International/NGO or UN agency; or Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of experience in aforementioned field
  • Significant experiences in Community/Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (C/IMAM) and/Nutrition in Emergency (NiE) is mandatory 
  • Strong computer literacy and knowledge of database and spread sheet applications such as excel is essential
  • Experience in using mobile data collection (ODK, KoBo or any similar applications) will have added value
  • Excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills
  • Sound Nepali and English communication and presentation skills 
  • Experience in nutrition research and/or nutrition assessments
  • Ability to work in diverse environment with short deadlines and intense pressure
  • Experience in conducting surveys, focus group discussion and key informant interviews
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
  • Willing to travel extensively 
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Results oriented
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Training/capacity building skill
  • Ability to conduct/organize workshops and meetings independently
  • Possess valid license of two wheeler will be an added advantage

Contract Type : Fixed Term
Contract Duration: 11 months
Duty Station: Nawalparasi West

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