Action Against Hunger
NGO / INGO / Development Projects
Banke, Bara, Dhanusha, Jumla, Kalikot, Rautahat
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 ProfileTechnical Officer
Job summary
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No. of Vacancy
: several -
Job Type
: Contract -
Offered Salary
: Negotiable -
Gender
: Both -
Career Level
: Mid Level -
Experience
: 2 Years -
Apply Before
: 2020-05-20 Closed
Job Description:
Vacancy Ref: ACFNNHBATO
Contract Type: Fixed short Term Contract (Subject to grant approval)
Project Area: Banke, Bara, Dhanusa, Rautahat, Jumla, and Kalikot
Number of positions: several
Please note that this position is contingent upon funding.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conduct screening of under five years children and support in recruiting Severely Acutely Malnourished (SAM) children in the district
- Provide technical support and on-the-job training to Health Workers and Community Health Volunteers in screening and proper recording and reporting of children under five years
- Coordinate, communicate and establish linkages with the local partner
- Conduct Social and Behaviour Change Communication-related activities
- Lead in support functions at the district level
- Represent Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) in the project related meetings, forums etc. in the district
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Significant experiences in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) / Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) programme and / Nutrition in Emergency (NiE) required
- Sound knowledge and experience in using Open Data Kit (ODK) preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, networking, negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent standard of written and spoken Nepali and English language
- Strong presentation skills
- Good computer skills including Microsoft office package
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Training/ capacity-building skills
- Thorough understanding of gender and social inclusion issues
- Ability to work in diverse team and environment with short deadlines and intense pressure.
- Good knowledge and understanding of local language is preferred
Education + Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience in public health, nutrition, development studies, nutrition and dietetics, social science or relevant discipline
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 19th May 2020 by 5 pm Nepal time.
The Vacancy Reference (ACFNNHBATO) must be mentioned in the subject otherwise the application will be disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic enquiries will not be entertained.
Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.