Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization fighting against hunger in the world. Its mission is to save lives eradicating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and after emergency situations caused by conflicts and natural disasters. Today, Action Against Hunger is a major player in the fight against hunger in the world. Structured ... on an international network, it provides a coordinated response in nearly 50 countries. Its priority is to have effective actions in the fields and testify about vulnerable population. Since the reasons for hunger are many, its response is multi-sectoral based on solid expertise. Action Against Hunger started its work in Nepal from 2005 and has been operational in different parts of the country addressing undernutrition through integrated approach following the Nepal Government’s Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan. Currently operational in 4 districts (Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West, Nuwakot and Rasuwa), it is fighting hunger through different interventions viz. Advocacy, Food Security & Resources of Existence, Mental Health & Child Care practices, Nutrition & Health, Research, Risk & Disaster Management and WASH.
View Company ProfileField Manager - Nawalparasi
Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: 1 -
Job Type
: Contract -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Senior Level -
Experience
: 5 Years -
Apply Before
: 2020-06-18 Closed
Job Description:
Vacancy Ref: ACFOPENAWFM
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract duration: 6 months renewable
Project Area: Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West
Number of positions: 1
Expected starting date: 25th June 2020
Please note that this recruitment is urgent. Priority will be given to suitable applicants immediately available.
Main Responsibilities:
- Overall planning and coordination of project activities (WASH, nutrition, health, food security and livelihood) in Nawalparasi area
- Ensure the quality and timely implementation of project activities through effective supportive supervision and monitoring
- Lead advocacy, coordination and communication with partners and stakeholders: linkages, partnership and community/social mobilization
- Responsible for the overall management of human resources
- Responsible of security issue for Nawalparasi base
- Budget management of local project activities
- Supervision of the strict implementation of logistic, financial and administrative procedures
- In charge of reporting, recording, documentation for Nawalparasi area project activities
- Represent the organization towards local authorities, local representatives of aid agencies and stakeholders
- Act as a gender champion to proactively support Action Against Hunger’s commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity
- Fulfil general responsibilities and contribute to broader Action Against Hunger Nepal country programme, operational quality and consistency
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Significant experience in Public health (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition / Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, health, WASH) and/or Food Security and Livelihood programming
- Sound knowledge/understanding of health, nutrition, resilience, food security and livelihood situation social protection and cash transfer in Nepal
- Sound knowledge/understanding of gender and social inclusion issues, community and social mobilization
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills
- Strong knowledge and experience in coordinating activities with multiple partners and liaising with government officials
- Excellent standard of written and spoken Nepali and English language
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Advocacy, networking and representation skills
- Training/capacity-building skill
- Results-oriented Innovative and problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a diverse team and environment with short deadlines and intense pressure.
- Excellent computer skills including an office package
Desirable:
- Good knowledge and understanding of the local language
- Previous experience of working in Terai
- Strong sense of humour An understanding and knowledge on resilience and how it relates to climate change, DRR and humanitarian assistance
Education + Experience:
- Master’s degree in social science, public health, nutrition, development studies or a relevant discipline
- Five years of extensive experience in the development and humanitarian sector preferably in the field of nutrition, health, WASH, Livelihood and Food security, emergency response
- At least two years with International organisations in a senior management role
Apply Instruction:
Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit a motivation letter, updated CV with two referees through email: recruitment@np-actionagainsthunger.org by 1 th June 2020 by 5 pm Nepal time.
The Vacancy Reference (ACFOPENAWFM) must be mentioned in the title of the email otherwise the application may be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Action Against Hunger reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic enquiries will not be entertained.
Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.