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• Ensure
  completion of the objectives and targets of the programme and ensure the
  quality of the implementation
• Implement
  the activities using the technical guideline and standard set by
  Action Against  Hunger in the
  nutrition sector.
• Develop
  the activities of the programme as per the proposal approved by the donor
  and ensure a harmonised and equal technical and financial implementation
  of the programme in the three location (Kiryandongo, Adjumani,
  Yumbe)
• Update
  and submit weekly work plan to the field coordinator and the nutrition
  coordinator
• Send
  every month qualitative and quantitative activity progress reports
• Prepare
  the quarterly and final donor report of the project
• Manage
  the data collection concerning the different activities of the project as
  a basis for the evaluation and furtherance of the programme.
• Participate
  in the preparation and execution of nutritional investigations (provide
  information to those conducting the study: local geographical,
  economic, social and anthropological data).
• Prepare
  with the support of the Deputy programme managers the procurement
  requests.
• Ensure
  close follow up of procurement in collaboration with the logistic
  department.
• Ensure
  regular, timely and full spending of the budget in line with the donor
  guideline and the approved budget structure.
• Update
  and submit every month the Budget follow up file.
• Optimize
  the budget within the limit of the donor flexibility and propose
  reallocation of funds
• Participate
  in the weekly operation meeting with logistic department and fiancé
  department to address procurement and spending issues.

• Evaluate
  the skill level and technical competence of the Action Against Hunger
  teams
• Identify
  training needs for staff and implement trainings tailored to suit the
  programme implementation.
• Build
  skills and capacity of Action Against Hunger colleagues in his/her
  programme
• Implement
  quality and pertinence training programmes established for the Action
  Against Hunger teams

• Manage
  performance of Action Against Hunger teams within the programme
• Provide
  strong leadership and guidance to the programme implementation
• Create
  and supervise action plans for individual team members
• Manage
  overall planning and the division and coordination of work in
  collaboration with his/her supervisor
• Assist
  with the team members’ routine questions (on technical matters relating to
  malnutrition)
• Propose
  optimization of the HR structure of the programme
• Organise
  regular visit to the different basis (50% of the time) to provide
  support to the DPMs and the rest of the programme team.

• Identify
  and propose the development of new programmes
• Write
  up of the nutritional and medical sections of proposals for new
  activities

• Create
  and develop a professional standing of Action Against Hunger in his/her
  geographical area
• Build
  quality relationships with partners and other implementing partners
• Representing
  nutritional issues at the level of the programme and the
  geographical area of intervention in regional coordination meetings,
  meetings with the authorities and visits by funding bodies and partners
• Present
  the programme activities and prepare regular external reports for
  partners (the authorities, funding agencies etc)
• Develop
  a framework for communication with local representatives (regular
  meetings, identification of key local actors and development of
  collaboration with them) in order to facilitate harmonious and productive
  relations
• Adhere
  to the terms of agreements signed off with partners working in the same
  field and referring to them regularly to ensure that collaboration
  follows the lines intended
• Respect
  for the principles and values of Action Against Hunger in its relations
  with partners

• The ideal candidate for the Action Against
  Hunger (ACF) Program Manager career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s
  degree or a Master’s Degree
  preferably in Nutrition from a recognised university
• Five
  years of humanitarian experience in an emergency setting
• Good
  communication, writing and analytical skills
• Good
  team management and representation competencies
• Knowledge
  of budget management
• Experience
  in assessment, monitoring or evaluation
• Familiarity
  with Action Against Hunger and acceptance of Action Against Hunger’s
  principles
• Previous
  experience in prevention, identification and treatment of malnutrition
• Knowledge
  of the local Area, local context, language is an added advantage
• Previous
  experience in anemia prevention through vitamin and micronutrient powder
  distribution
• Previous
  experience in working with VHTs.
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability
  to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Extremely
  flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Excellent
  reporting skills with good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge
  of the local language is an added advantage
• Diplomatic
  and culturally sensitive
• Fluency
  in written and spoken English

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