We are looking for: A FLYING NUTRITION EXPERT - TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Country: Afghanistan – Kabul and flying
In Afghanistan ACF develops comprehensive relief programs in the Provinces of Ghor, Day Kundi, Samangan and Kabul. The programs aim to give an integrated response to the needy populations combining interventions in Food Security & Livelihoods, Water and Sanitation and treatment of acute malnutrition and care practices. The direct nutrition activities using Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition approach are mainly centred in Kabul Informal Settlements. A specific emphasis is given to Mental Health Care Practices routinely integrated in the nutrition treatment activities. ACF implements Nutrition surveillance (SMART surveys) when required by Nutrition Cluster members.
Length of Contract: 6 months, starting April 1st
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Nutrition and Health Head of Department, the Flying Nutrition Expert will be tasked with contributing to the implementation and monitoring of nutrition programmes and providing on-going support to the nutrition and health department in Afghanistan. More specifically, he/she will be expected to :
Develop on the job capacity building of the national program managers in the development and management of their activities
Provide support for programme coordination and management
Technical coordination
Establish training and skills development for the nutrition teams of the current programs
Qualification and previous experience: Nutritionist, nurse or public health specialist with at least five years of professional experience. Applicants must have a broad experience of managing humanitarian nutrition projects on the field, and at least one experience of implementing a CMAM project. Experience in nutrition and health needs assessments and surveys (SMART, SQUEAC) is necessary. Strong diplomatic and communication skills, as well as an ability to shift priorities and multitask, are needed. Applicants must have demonstrated their ability to work in a complicated security environment. Fluent English (spoken and written) compulsory. A previous experience with ACF would be an asset.
Status: Employee
Motivating Job Prospects in the medium and long term
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