Food Security and Nutrition Surveillance (FSNS) Manager
Name of the position: Food
Security and Nutrition Surveillance (FSNS) Manager
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Country: Kenya
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Base: Nairobi
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Direct line manager: Head of Nutrition Department
Line management of: Deputy Program Manager and FSNS Officers
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Starting date:
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Ending date:
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Founded in 1979,
ACF International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian
organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized
worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save
lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition,
especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. From crisis
to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its
effects. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we
further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions. With
Head Offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and
Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of
experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger.
ACF is present in Kenya
since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West
Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps.
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, the FSNS
Program Manager’s responsibilities will be:
· Collaboration with various ACF sectors, GOK and other relevant
stakeholders at County level
· To support in the training of the survey team
· Support the survey team in facilitation and supervision of data
collection, data entry creation, guide and oversee data entry process.
· Lead the survey team to conduct data analysis and production of draft
and final report of the preliminary results in addition to field report.
· Ensure presentation of survey proposals and findings for internal and
external validation (at county, Nairobi
coordination and NIWG forum).
· Ensure advocacy of findings at county level and national level.
· Ensure collection of all relevant data in the area of ACF operation to assist in identification of
surveillance sites in close liaison with relevant stakeholders
OBJECTIVE 2: Design of the program of activities / activity plans for the
survey/surveillance team in collaboration with other ACF departments,
national and district partners.
Objective 4: Strengthen and build
capacity of stakeholders (Ministry of
Health, National Drought Management Authority, and KNBS staffs) in
surveys, surveillance and various assessments such as coverage and rapid
assessments
Objective 5: Monitoring and
evaluation
Objective 6: To represent the
organization and the program managers in external representation at national
and district level.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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-Education
Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition or Bachelor of Nutrition
or Statistics Master’s
degree in relevant field is desirable
-Required Experience
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Excellent organization,
coordination, report writing and team management skills
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Analytical skills in
statistical applications- ENA for SMART, SQUEAC/SLEAC, SPSS, CS Pro, STATA,
Microsoft office
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Strong oral/written English
skills
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Strong and effective
communication and presentation skills
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Team player is essential
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Keen to details
What ACF will offer:
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Start date: As soon as possible.
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Duty station: Nairobi Office with frequent travel to the field bases.
ACF will provide transport and accommodation plus meals when travelling to
the field bases
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Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional
benefits to include:
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International career development opportunities with ACF
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Minimum of one International training per year.
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Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants
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Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic
and motivated team
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Duration of contract: One year contract, renewable depending on
funding availability and performance
Closing Date: 22nd August 2013 by Close of
Business 5pm. Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be
considered.
Interested
candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter,
curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees
preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on
in the recruitment process) to:
EMAIL:
recruit.ke@acf-international.org indicate the
position on the subject line of the email.
Position opened to Kenyan Nationals
only
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