Action
Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian organizations which
provides humanitarian relief to over 47 countries worldwide, for the nutrition,
water and sanitation, and food security sectors.
The
overall objective of this position will be to provide technical and capacity
building support to humanitarian and development agencies conducting surveys
and using the methodology in East Africa.
Your key
responsibilities will be:
1.
Respond to humanitarian survey needs in East Africa. This includes the
identification of survey needs and the provision of SMART technical support to
partner agencies.
2.
Technical SMART capacity building and skills development. Identify, develop,
deliver and evaluate
training
and capacity building events related to SMART methodology.
3.
Representation, coordination and communication of SMART to nutrition
stakeholders in the East Africa region.
Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Post-graduate Degree in Nutrition/Public Health/Epidemiology/Statistics or a mix of relevant study and work experience;
- At least two-years of experience in undertaking nutrition and mortality surveys;
- Knowledge of the following tools required: ENA and SMART;
- Strong facilitation skills for trainings, workshops and seminars;
- Excellent networking skills;
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines, and to multi-task;
- Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and coordination skills;
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and coordination skills;
- Experience in result-based management and proposal writing;
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office;
- Fluency in the English language.
- Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of the following tools preferred: EPI info and SPSS
- Proficiency in French would be an asset;
- Ability to develop training modules, innovative training tools and adult education skills that foster learning transfer.
Interested
candidates should carefully review the full job description for this position
online at www.actioncontrelafaim.ca.
To
apply for this position please forward your CV and cover letter to the
attention of the Programs Director at rec@actioncontrelafaim.ca by August 5th
2013.
In
the subject line, please specify: ACF-CA / Regional SMART Program Manager.
