Wednesday, 1 August 2012

State Technical Advisor - Needed





  • Job Vacancy in Yobe State
    Zonal: Yobe - Nigeria
    Post Title: State Technical Advisor
    Opening Date: July31
    Closing Date: August9,2012
    Employer: ACF Nigeria

    Our Client:
    Call For Applications
    Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

    ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the post of State Technical Advisor

    State Technical Advisor
    Main Duties and Responsibilities:
    Strengthen capacity of the State Nutrition Officer and deputy(s)/teams, in management, delivery, and advocacy of cost-effective mainutrition prevcention and treatment interventions.

    Qualifications & Skills:
    At least Bachelor's level degree (graduate + preferred) in program management, health and nutrition, or related field; strong program management background.
    with 5+ years of managing health/nutrition related programs; singificant experience in managing and delivering programs including costing and budgeting; strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management; ability to set priorities, create and monitor workplans,evaluate program progress; strong computer skills; highly effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hausa; ability to work effectively with high-level government partners and other stakeholders; able to build capacity in others and share expertise; flexibility and adaptability to job demands; commitment to humanitarian values and approaches including equal opportunity and access, child protection, health and safety.

    Application:

    The listed vacancies do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally-based candidates for all areas.
    Applications, including CV and Letter of Motivation, should be sent by email or dropped off as follows:By email to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org
    House 2, 11th Road off 1st Avenue (by MIB Plaza) Gwarinpa, Abuja FCT
    Applications must be received no later than end of day Saturday, 11th August, 2012
    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.