Nutrition Program Manager - ACF

POSITION VACANCY:
NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER
RJA/08/NUT/Nutrition Program Manager/IX/10
 
Position: Nutrition Program Manager
Location of the position: Jakarta 
Staff management: - 
Start date: a.s.a.p 
Type of contract: Determine 
Duration of contract: 6 months 
 
Objective 1 : Contribute to raise ACF profile in Indonesia : representation of ACF as a reference in Nutrition, through an active networking 



Activities :

• Participation to nutrition meeting (cluster, forum) and trainings
• Enhance active participation in forum/events around nutrition and care practices (i.e.: week of breastfeeding).
• Advocate/share information about ACF experiences/expertise on nutrition and care practices with others actors in nutrition/Ministry of Health
• Enhance link with stakeholders (UN agencies, NGOs, Ministry of Health/department of nutrition) :
• with stakeholders as privileged partner in the implementation of CMAM and the voice of nutrition actors towards the government.
• with government at capital level for support on nutrition policy + advocacy about protocols (take in account MUAC criteria, implementation of a national protocol, implementation of CMAM…)
• with government at province level where ACF is working (Province Health Office and nutrition department) 

Objective 2 : Provide technical support / supervision / counselling


Activities :
At mission level, start the CMAM process implementation

• At capital level:
• participate in country strategy design and proposals writing
• ensure interactivity with the link to stakeholders and in nutrition networks (be force of proposition)
• develop a nutrition advocacy strategy
• coordination with programmes departments (WASH, FSL, and DRR) for ensuring integration, and with administration, logistic and HR
• At province level:
• provide technical training and follow-up to provincial staff
• help ensuring a good coordination in all activities related to Nutrition
• At base level to provide technical support to the deputy PM Nutrition/Care Practices

 
Objective 3 : Collect information/data about nutrition :


Activities :

• Enhance link with University/Research Institutes on nutrition, public health, psychology/social science to keep informed on research developments and to establish partnerships.
• Literature review (situational analysis, activity reports, press articles, essays, etc.) to closely follow the situation in the country regarding nutrition/care practices.

Diploma / Level of studies :
Master in Public Health, with a Nutritionist degree a major in Nutrition, with experience and/or strong interest in care practices
 
Required skills:

• Previous experience in the humanitarian field
• Thorough knowledge of public health, nutrition and psychology/social science
• Experience in IYCF (Infant Young Child Feeding)
• Good communication and networking skills (partners, authorities)
• Good analysis & reporting skills
• Fluent in English (written, spoken)

Please submit your CV and Application Letter in English with at least two references to : acfrecruitment@yahoo.fr 


or ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM Office,
Jl. Dharmawangsa IX No. 120, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan 12160


before September 17th, 2010; attn. to Human Resources Manager.
Only short list candidates will be contacted, tested and interviewed.
 
All ACF members are committed to respect the 6 leading principles of the organization: independence, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. ACF is an equal opportunity employer.