Call for applications
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.
ACF-USA Kenya Mission is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
ASSISTANT MEDICO-NUTRITIONAL COORDINATOR (CMN).
Reporting to the Medico-Nutritional Coordinator (CMN), the ASSISTANT CMN will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Nutrition programs. The incumbent will deputize the CMN. This position spends 50% time in Nairobi and 50% in the field.
The specific responsibilities will include:
- To oversee nutrition program managers and to give support and analysis where necessary
- In collaboration with the CMN, provide technical support and guidance within nutrition programs
- To act as a liaison between the nutrition program managers and the support department in Nairobi (finance, Logistics and Human resources departments).
- To assist the program managers in external representation at the district level and when necessary the CMN at the national level.
- To be responsible for the transiting and ensuring the correctness of all reporting from the field to the HQ.
- In collaboration with the CMN, to monitor the compliance of programs in terms of achieving objectives of grants.
- To be involved in strategy development.
Qualifications and skills required.
- Masters degree in nutrition or health related course OR similar Degree with demonstrated experience in related position.
- At least 3 years experience as a Nutrition Program Manager and similar experience in running nutrition treatment programs
- Strong methodological background and experience in conducting surveys using SMART methodology
- Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
- Proven reporting and grant writing skills.
- Experience in team management including capacity building, supervision and performance evaluation
- Communication skills ( written, oral and cross cultural)
- Advanced knowledge in SPSS, Ms Excel, ENA for Smart and Ms Word.
- Experience working with national, provincial and local authorities in Kenya
- Good knowledge of community dynamics, especially in the Somali border regions context and ability to manage culturally sensitive issues
- Fluency in English with good verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Swahili desirable.
- Ability to work independently, but also closely with the coordination and field teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits.
- High degree in motivation, result oriented creativeness and adaptability
This is a Nairobi-based contractual position on a 1 year renewable basis.
Closing Date: 27th March 2009.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTING WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. APPLICANTS WHO CAN TAKE UP THE POSITION IMMEDIATELY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:
Human Resource Office
Action Against Hunger-USA
Amboseli Road, Gate 13
Off Gitanga Road
Lavington, Nairobi
PO Box (00623) 39900
EMAIL: hrasst.ke@acf-international.
Action Against Hunger–USA will not answer any telephone query regarding the position. Canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
