A NUTRITION SURVEILLANCE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – AFGHANISTAN

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

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you will be ensuring the development and implementation of the Country’s Nutritional Surveillance strategy by guaranteeing the quality, relevance and scaling of the department’s in the mission, respecting ACF’s quality standards:
More precisely, you will:
– Develop and implement AAH Nutrition Surveillance Strategy
– Plan and lead SMART/SQUEAC/SLEAC surveys or Rapid Nutrition Assessment (RNA-6) in partnership with nutrition/health partners Government of Afghanistan (AIM-WG, PND, HMIS, MoPH) and ACFIN HQs
– Strengthen the technical capacity and co-chair the Nutrition Assessment Working Group (AIM-WG)
– Manage the surveillance program team and conduct internal surveillance activities
– Promote AAH nutrition approach
– Manage the logistical and financial resources of the project
– Build the technical capacity of the Nutrition Surveillance team, including how to monitor projects to ensure adherence to ACF’s Quality Standard

REQUESTED PROFILE

You have a medical, paramedical, or similar background, with at least 5 years of experience working with NGOs specifically in nutrition and/or health including 2 years in the Surveillance sector, with an extensive experience in nutrition surveillance programmes (SMART, SQUEAC, KAP, others assessments etc), and MEAL, on the field with an international NGO
You are recognised for your managerial and coordination skills
Your representation, negotiation, and diplomatic skills in addition to a good knowledge of the Nutrition Clusters mechanisms are necessary, as you will work closely with government and partners
You have a good expertise in project management and project cycle and are recognized for your communication skills
An excellent English language level (spoken and written) is required
You have the ability and willingness to travel regularly to the field sites

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY

– 6 months fixed term contract under French legislation
– Monthly gross salary from 2450 to 2800EUR upon experience
– Monthly per diem and living allowance: 463EUR net, field paid
– Monthly country allowance: 450EUR
– 16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
– Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
– Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions (CFE + complementary health) and repatriation insurance
– Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 EUR at each RnR period
– Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©