STATE TECHNICAL ADVISOR

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 Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:

STATE TECHNICAL ADVISOR – Yobe State (1)

Purpose

Strengthen capacity of the State Nutrition Officer and deputy(s)/teams, in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective malnutrition prevention and treatment interventions.

Qualifications & Skills

At least Bachelor’s level degree (graduate+ preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field;
strong program management background with 5+ years of managing health/nutrition related programs;
significant experience in managing and delivering programs including costing and budgeting;
strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management;
ability to set priorities, create and monitor workplans, evaluate program progress;
strong computer skills; highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa; ability to work effectively with high level government partners and other stakeholders;
able to build capacity in others and share expertise; flexibility and adaptability to job demands;
commitment to humanitarian values and approaches including equal opportunity and access, child protection, health and safety.

The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally based candidates for all areas.

Method of Application
Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email or dropped off as follows: By email to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

Dropped off to:
House 2, 11th Road off 1st Avenue (by MIB Plaza) Gwarinpa, Abuja FCT

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 11/08/2012