Pakistan: Nutrition Coordinator
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About Us Help LoginRegister HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersTopicsOrganizationsJobsTraining Print24 Oct 2014Nutrition CoordinatorJobfromAction Against Hunger-USA—Closing date: 02 Nov 2014
Action Against Hunger is part of the ACF International network which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, & food security. ACF-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 7 countries. ACF-USA, has over $45 million in programs, approx. 55 staff based in NYC, 100 expatriate employees in the missions, & over 1,200 local staff.
General Objectives:This is a Senior Management position expected to develop national nutrition programming, to coordinate effective technical programs' implementation and to play an active role in ACF strategic engagement with the cluster/working groups at the national and provincial levels in Pakistan.
The Nutrition Coordinator (Nut Co) is the primary focal point i) in providing technical support and recommendations on program development at all stages of the project cycle to nutrition team members ii) in designing, monitoring and reporting program activities ; and iii) in representing ACF Pakistan Nutrition department during working group meetings. The Nut Co ensures a good quality Nut activity implementation in compliance with ACF protocols and national guidelines. He/she works in close collaboration with other sector coordinators (FSL, Wash), Field Coordinators and PQA staff to ensure mission strategic objectives are achieved; as well as with Logistics, HR, and Finance departments.
Specific Objectives:Objective 1: To develop national Nutrition programming and to co-ordinate its effective implementation nationally.
Activities:
To technically support the field-based Program Managers (PMs) and Nutrition teams towards planning and implementing program activities in compliance with ACF protocols, national guidelines, and Nutrition cluster recommendations. Program activities include (but are not limited to) CMAM, IYCF approaches, Nutrition surveys, Coverage surveys, rapid nutrition assessments, socio-cultural assessments, KAP surveys, etc.To plan, prepare and, when needed, directly support/execute technical assessments (taking in to account ACF integration approach with other WASH and FSL sectors ), data analysis, and ensure timely results reporting is submitted to line management and findings disseminated.To attend national /provincial/field-level technical forum, working groups, workshops and strategic think tanks relevant to the Nutrition department and ACF program activities.To ensure that all Nutrition programs are designed and managed on the basis of logical frameworks and plans for expenditure and procurement. and to validate technical approaches and methodologies used in the field according to latest ACF and government guidelines.To work with the Field Coordinator and PQA team in identifying needs, gaps, priority areas and appropriate interventions in locations where ACF works and in new locations in the mission country.When possible, to ensure integration of Nutrition program activities with other departments (WASH, FSL).To support the development of the annual mission’s strategy in line with the ACF International Strategic Plan 2010-2015, ACF-USA strategic plan, and context needs.Objective 2: To develop technical reports (internal and external) and proposals reflective of government, organization and donor guidelines and ensure timely submission to line management.
Activities:
Lead the process (including delegation to PMs) of i) Nutrition program design and concept papers/proposals for prospective donors, ii) production of contractually required donor and internal reports.To coordinate with Logistics Field, Administration, and Logistics Coordinators, in finalizing and validating proposals and reports before submitting to line management.To ensure all reports and proposals submitted to the Nutrition Director have been technically validated by the relevant Technical Advisor(s) in HQ.To ensure technical work plans are coherent with financial and procurement plans based on context and experience.To coordinate with other Technical Coordinators for integrated projects and, with the Field Coordinator to ensure technical field staff (PMs) are supported in coordinating with other technical department as well.To continuously compile and improve mission technical documentation (maps, reports, evaluations, meeting minutes, guidelines) and proactively disseminate it to the field staff, Field Coordinators and PQA staff.In conjunction with the PQA Coordinator, ensure roll out of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning initiatives involving the Nutrition department.To submit all required and requested reports and adhoc updates (Technical monthly report, Activity Progress Report, Nutrition program indicators evolution file, PQA support information, government and cluster reporting, etc, timely to the line management and/or other intended recipients).To provide before end of mission, a substantial handover report to replacement, in country line management, and HQ Technical Advisor and to ensure a field handover visit is made.Objective 3: To support proper and adequate resource management: HR, Finance and assets.
Activities:
To support in the recruitment of Nutrition staffTechnical validation of Job Descriptions, ensuring national coherence of Job Descriptions in the mission, ensuring Job Descriptions are reflective of the major national technical context changesSupport recruitment (written test and oral interviews)Direct recruitment in the field in absence of a Program Manager (for example for new or emergency interventions)To ensure timely, accurate and complete technical feedback and objectives are submitted to Field Coordinators and other line managers of field staff as required by mission career development guidelines.To foster the career development of national and international technical staff and to carry out relevant technical training for the staff as evidenced by appraisal or directed by management.To support PMs in conducting performance appraisals of the national departmental staff as required.In collaboration with Field Co to support, PMs in creating field-level departmental organigrams.In collaboration with Logistics, Admin and Field Coordinators to support, PMs in creating programmatic Procurement Plans, in financial forecasting and budget follow ups.To support the Logistics department in ensuring timely delivery of equipments and materials by making sure supplies have the required technical validation on time nationally and in the field.Objective 4: To represent the department and the organization at national, regional, or international levels and promote ACF’s technical viewpoints, guidelines and methods of work.
Activities:
To represent ACF within national co-ordination groups and actively seek out high-level groups in which to advocate for ACF and its beneficiaries.’To represent ACF at any relevant forum as required/requested by the CD.As necessary, to liaise with donor technical staff in relations to ACF’s programming.To proactively collaborate with national authorities, ACF counterparts and staff, partner agencies and consortia/Alliances/partnerships.To ensure ACF Pakistan and the Pakistani context is adequately represented at specific ACF regional undertakings in matters of departmental significance.Skills Required:Essential
Minimum Education; Master's Degree in Human Nutrition, medical sciences or social sciences.4 Years (nutrition programs at national coordination level (with at least 2 years experience in program implementation)Experience with nutrition and coverage surveys, and rapid nutrition assessments.Clear understanding of child and gender protection issues in the field.Significant experience with INGOs in recovery and complex emergencies. Previous experience with partnerships and alliances is an asset.Proven management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management).Proven ability to translate analysis and evaluation into operational planning and strategy.Experience with evaluations and monitoring as well as Program Cycle Management.Fluent in English, Urdu and basic understanding of Pakistan Provincial languages.Excellent drafting and written skills.Preferred
Ability to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information.Good diplomatic and negotiation skills.Mindful and respectful towards local cultural specificities.Disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, OCHA, CIDA, EU, DFID, USAID, etc.)Experience with donor communications.How to apply:Interested candidates matching profile can apply to recruitment.pk@acf-international.org with thier updated profile along with cover letter by clearly mentioning position title in subject line before November 02, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.
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