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, your missions will be :
– To develope and implement AAH Nutrition Surveillance Strategy
– To plan and lead SMART ,Coverage surveys and other nutrition surveys in partnership with nutrition/health partners, Government of Afghanistan (AIM-WG, PND, HMIS, MoPH) and ACFIN HQs
– To strengthen the technical capacity and co-chair the Nutrition Assessment Working Group (AIM-WG)
– To manage the surveillance program team and conduct internal surveillance activities
– To promote AAH nutrition approach
– To manage logistic and financial resources of the surveillance department projects
– To build technical capacity of the Nutrition Surveillance team, including how to monitor projects to ensure adherence to AAH Quality Standards
– Proposal writing and fundraising for the sustainabilty of the department
REQUESTED PROFILE
You have a medical, paramedical, or similar background, with at least 5 years of experience in managing nutrition assessments, research and surveys in humanitarian context.
A Strong Expertise in ENA for SMART, Epi info,SPSS applications and mobile data collection is mandatory
You have an experience in management and coordination skills (HR, projects, and stress management);
You have an experience in conflict-related displacements and nutrition crisis contexts
You have a familiarity with donors (ECHO, GFFO,EU, BMZ,BHA, UN…) reporting and regulations
A Working experience in Afghanistan or the region is a plus
An excellent English language level (spoken and written) is required
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS / SALARY
12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968EUR upon experience
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 625EUR 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 medical expenses and repatriation insurance
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215EUR at each RnR period
Training: Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©
