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Position Title: Project Manager
Duty Station: Kiryandongo /Adjumani
Organization:Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Industry Type : NGOs
Application Deadline:Friday 10th April 2015 at 5:30pm
Organizational Profile:
Action Against Hunger (ACF) is an international humanitarian NGO. For over
thirty years it has been implementing Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition,
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programs in Lira, Apac, Oyam, Otuke, Gulu,
Kaabong, Napak, Moroto, Adjumani and Kiryandongo Districts. ACF seeks to hire a
highly competent, dynamic and experienced Program Manager Nutrition based in
Kiryandongo /Adjumani. The PM Nutrition in consultation with the Technical
Coordinator shall proactively monitor on-going Nutrition activities; supervise
daily implementation of activities and their contribution toward achieving
desired objectives and results.
Job Description :
Responsibilities:
-Ensure the implementation of the project in accordance with the proposal
and agreed work plan and implementation plan
-Ensure the effective management & follow up of the program and overall
budget -Ensure the logistical and human resource needs of the project
-Ensure financial follow up of the project through proper execution of
budget lines, timely cash forecast, BFU follow up
-Ensure staff under supervision perform according to ACF expectation
-Ensure ACF HR regulations are understood and followed
-Liaise with HR and finance department in managing your staff
-Liaison with District Health Office and other partners to understand the
prevailing nutrition situation
-Conduct trend of health and nutrition analyses of the refugee influx and
give recommendations on how ACF can better position itself.
-Advocate for both nutrition specific and sensitive program to be included
among the priority list of refugee responds
-Initiate and lead Nutrition sector meetings at settlements or district
level.
-Support the ongoing revision of the ACF-Nutrition strategy in refugee
settlement in line with the local context.
-Ensure a well-organised programme; encourage an integrated Nutrition
approach with the other program in the refugee setting.
-Participate in the harmonisation of a Nutrition strategy with partners and
the District authorities.
-Actively participate in proposal writing
-Hold regular meetings with District, sub-county and local officials to
provide updates on ACF activities and encourage good cooperation.
-Attend Nutrition Cluster/ sector meetings at the Camp and District level.
-Attend donor meetings and field visits as required.
-Serve as the focal person for all contractors.
Experience : 5 (Years)
Skill Set :
Educational Requirements:
-Degree in health, nutrition, nursing, social science or any related field
Work Experience:
-Extensive knowledge and experience in implementation of IMAM
-Strong communication skills (written and oral) in English
-Knowledge of word processor , spreadsheet and software use like ENA, SPSS
plus other programs advantageous Working Languages:
-Fluency in English and local language Acholi an advantage
Other Desirable skills:
Extensive knowledge and experience in implementation of IMAM, strong
communication skills (written and oral) in English, Knowledge of word
processor, spreadsheet and software use like ENA, SPSS plus other programs
advantageous
Mode of application:
CV, cover letter and academic transcripts with three referees should be
sent to Recruitment.ug@acf-international.org mentioning Base Assistant –
Adjumani or Kiryandongo in the Subject line not later than Friday 10th April
2015 at 5:30pm.
Application package should not be more than 3 MBs.
Contact Information
Human Resource Department -
Telephone : 0312 262 974
Address : Plot 4303,Kansanga.
