A NUTRITION AND HEALTH COORDINATOR

Sanaa

  • Organization: ACF - Action Against Hunger
  • Location: Sanaa
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Nutrition
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency - has been part of its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 5 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health - Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection - Food Security and Livelihoods - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene - Advocacy. In 2021, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 25 million people in more than 46 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibility of the position is to lead the Health and Nutrition department through program development and provide technical support in quality assurance during implementation.
And more specifically:
- Design, develop and modify concept notes and full proposals for the health and nutrition sector
- Conduct assessment and analysis of prevailing context of nutrition in country based on primary and secondary data and provide strategic direction for ACF Yemen in health and nutrition sector
- Support quality program implementation through technical advice
- Lead capacity building of ACF Yemen staff on health and nutrition reporting and data management
- Lead representation of ACF Yemen in health and nutrition clusters, working groups and with donors

REQUESTED PROFILE

You have a medical/paramedical background with a specialization in nutrition, public health, or general medicine, and at least 5 to 7 years of experience in humanitarian contexts, including at least 3 years in a coordination position.
You have a demonstrated experience in the management of malnutrition, healthcare organizations support, and in the implementation of humanitarian responses in an emergency context (with emphasis in community-based prevention activities as well as in maternal and child health).
You are ideally, familiar with nutrition survey methodologies (SMART, NCA, SQUEAC, etc) and in the setup of cholera control and IMCI interventions.
You are recognised for your communication skills with partners and authorities, with proven writing skills (project writing, reporting, etc).
You are able to live and work in a volatile environment with strong security pressures.
Fluency in English (oral and written).
A former experience with ACF is a plus.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

For international candidate :
- Fixed term contract under French legislation: 12 months
- Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968 EUR upon experience
- Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
- Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
- Monthly per diem and living allowance: 730USD net, field paid
- Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
- Child allowance: 1500EUR per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000EUR/year)
- Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
- Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
- Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 EUR for each RnR period
- Accompaniment and trainings: follow-up and support for career development, and free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

For national candidate :
- Basic monthly salary (taxable): 2803$ to 3349$ based on experience salary calculation (excluding other benefits offered by the organization).

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