Vacancies: Safety & Security Manager, Nutrition Program Manager
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, security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:
Position: Safety & Security Manager, Abuja (1)
Purpose:
- Reporting to the Country Director, the SSM provides daily safety and security support to the ACF Mission in Nigeria. Regularly reviews, and amends as necessary, all Nigeria based Safety and Security policies and procedures. Through validation by the Country Director creates and implements new ACF Nigeria Security and Safety policies and procedures as required. Delivers training and capacity building to all ACF Nigeria staff on Security and Safety requirements and procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s level degree in a relevant field; Certification and advanced training in Security Management; Experience working in Security management/supervisory role 3+ years, including managing teams; strong verbal, written and communication skills including effective training and facilitation skills; approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality. Able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment; computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power point); fluency in English, written and spoken; excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently; capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information. Previous experience working for NGOs or INGOs in Nigeria, especially in the northern Nigerian states, is strongly preferred; Fluency in one or more National/regional languages, particularly Hausa, a strong asset.
Position: Nutrition Program Manager, Yobe State (1)
Purpose:
- This is a higher management level post, directly supporting the Mission’s Nutrition Coordinator in implementation of nutrition programs in all areas the Mission serves (primarily Northern Nigeria at this time) according to medical and nutrition protocols. Supports the overall management and monitoring of the nutrition program and reporting requirements. Assists in capacity building and training for staff on CMAM.
- Provides support and technical guidance for field teams.
Qualifications & Skills:
- At least Bachelor’s level degree (Master’s preferred) in
- program management, health and nutrition, or related field; strong program management background with 2+ years of managing health/nutrition related programs; strong analytical, strategic thinking, planning, financial/resource and personnel management; ability to set priorities, create and monitor work-plans, 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.
How to Apply:
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 as follows:
By email to:
recruitment.ng@acf-international.org
Or droped off at:
NO 1, Jerry Gana Close
Utako, Abuja FCT
Closing Date: Applications must be received not later than COB Friday, 3rd May, 2013
Only shortlisted candidates win be contacted.
