Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian NGO. For
over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods,
Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke,
Gulu, Kaabong, Napak, Moroto, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts.
over thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods,
Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke,
Gulu, Kaabong, Napak, Moroto, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts.
Job Summary: The ACF Assistant Program Manager Nutrition will
work in liaison with the Program Managers Nutrition to proactively monitor
on-going Nutrition activities and oversee daily implementation of activities
and their contribution toward achieving desired objectives and results.
work in liaison with the Program Managers Nutrition to proactively monitor
on-going Nutrition activities and oversee daily implementation of activities
and their contribution toward achieving desired objectives and results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deputize the Project managers and always
take charge of the programme in the absence of the project manager - Ensure the implementation of the project
in accordance with the proposal and agreed work plan and implementation
plan - The incumbent will ensure the effective
management & follow up of the program and overall budget - Ensure the logistical and human resource
needs of the project -Ensure the timely procurement of all resources
needed for the project implementation -Ensure financial follow up of the
project through proper execution of budget lines, timely cash forecast,
BFU follow up - Ensure staff under supervision perform
according to ACF expectation - Supervise and support staff under your
management - Ensure ACF HR regulations are understood
and followed - Evaluate staff under your supervision
according to ACF HR needs - Works closely with HR and finance
department in managing your staff - Works in consultation with District Health
Office and other partners to understand the prevailing nutrition situation
- Conduct trend of health and nutrition
analyses of the refugee influx and give recommendations on how ACF can
better position itself. - Advocate for both nutrition specific and
sensitive program to be included among the priority list of refugee
responds - Initiate and lead Nutrition sector
meetings at settlements or district level. - Technically support the ongoing revision
of the ACF-Nutrition strategy in refugee settlement in line with the local
context. - Ensure a well-organized programme;
encourage an integrated Nutrition approach with the other program in the
refugee setting. - Actively participate in the harmonization
of a Nutrition strategy with partners and the District authorities. - Actively participate in proposal writing
- Organize regular meetings with District,
sub-county and local officials to provide updates on ACF activities and
encourage good cooperation. - Attend Nutrition Cluster/ sector meetings
at the Camp and District level. - Attend donor meetings and field visits as
required. - Serve as the focal person for all
contractors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Degree in nutrition, health, nursing, social science or any related
field - At least two years’ experience in
supplementary feeding centre, especially at supervisory level - Intermediate (word processor and
spreadsheet); - Team management skills and analytical
capacity; - Good management, communication,
organizational skills, community participation and capacity building - Working Languages: -Excellent written and
spoken English; fluency in Luo an added advantage
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their applications
including an updated CV, cover letter and academic transcripts with three
professional referees and send them to: [email protected]
mentioning Assistant Program Manager Nutrition – Adjumani or Kiryandongo in the
Subject line
including an updated CV, cover letter and academic transcripts with three
professional referees and send them to: [email protected]
mentioning Assistant Program Manager Nutrition – Adjumani or Kiryandongo in the
Subject line
NB: Application package should not be more than
3 MBs.
3 MBs.
Deadline: Friday 10th April 2015 by 5:30pm
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