Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA Job Opportunities in Kenya

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-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following positions;

A Consultant to Support the Strengthening of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for ACF IYCN
program in Dadaab for a period of 3 months.

Background

The purpose of the consultancy is to support ACF IYCN program through provision of technical support to staff responsible for the IYCN response in Dadaab and the coordination team in Nairobi. 

Documentation of various aspects will be crucial to this post to include documentation of all case studies with the partners having effective IYCN M&E system/components; good practices in IYCN M&E systems; process of establishing/implementing technical support; process of pre testing tools in all camps and review and update available M&E tools/ other outputs and make feasible recommendations for improvement of tools and processes.

The consultant will also assess M&E capacity building plan/guide for ACF staff, partner staff, IYCN counsellors and other incentive workers in the camp while also providing training. 

He/She will in consultation with the nutrition team standardize the data collection tools for the IYCN program and also liaise with the M&E manager to validate the database for the IYCN program.

Qualifications and Skills required

• Post graduate qualification in evaluation, social sciences, public health or a related M&E field
• At least 7 years monitoring and evaluation experience in international development settings; experience specific to Nutrition preferred
• Experience in building M&E systems, preferably in Nutrition sector
• Experience in leading at least one M&E system assessment
• Experience in leading technical support missions
• Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Native-level command of English required.

A Consultant for Combined Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) and barrier analysis assessment for a period of 45 days.

Background: 

ACF is running an Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Programme in Dadaab, whose primary goal is to improve child survival through appropriate IYCN by capacity building & providing technical support to the partners. 

To better address the behaviour that acts as barrier to adequate IYCF; proper understanding on the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of the Dadaab refugee community is crucial. 

This will be important defining the appropriate messages/approaches for Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to be used in this context as well as measure impact of the program in future.

Overview of assessment scope: Clearly define the assessment approach and methodology to include the sampling, data collection/supervision, analysis, and report writing

Qualifications and Skills required

• Advanced university degree and experience in surveys and assessments
• A reputable consultant with documented experience in conducting KAP studies relating to IYCF.
• The consultant should preferably be a holder of a post graduate degree in public health, sociology, anthropology or related discipline. S/he must have strong analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills
• Qualified National or expatriate consultant who is fluent in spoken and written English.
• The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must be familiar with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) in particular and all relevant computer applications in general
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Nutrition Program Manager - Garbatulla

The Nutrition PM will report to the Nutrition Coordinator and will manage and supervise ACF programs in Garbatulla District. 

The incumbent will be expected to undertake the following activities but not limited to implementation of nutritional protocols; supervision of nutritional programs, staff management/recruitments, implementation of HiNi package with the MoPHs/MoMs; responsible for the integrated surveillance system, managing annual surveys in the district in collaboration with relevant teams.

The Manager will also support the strengthening of M&E systems and support MOPHS/MoMS in coordination sub-national level. Report writing will also form a major role of the PM,

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in nursing (must be a registered nurse with the nursing council) required OR similar nutritional degree with demonstrated experience in related position.(if nutritionist, should be registered with nutrition and dietetics board of Kenya)
• At least 2 years experience as a Nutrition Program Manager and similar experience in running nutrition treatment programs such as SC/OTP/SFP
• Strong methodological background and experience in conducting surveys using SMART methodology
• Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills.
• Proven reporting and writing skills.
• Experience in team management including capacity building, supervision and performance evaluation
• Fluency in English with good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively. Communication skills ( written, oral and cross cultural)
• Advanced knowledge in SPSS, Ms Excel, ENA for SMART and Ms Word.
• Experience working with national, provincial and local authorities in Kenya
• Previous experience with ACF preferred though if not available strong experience with an international humanitarian agency would be acceptable.

Closing Date: 20th June 2012

Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:

Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org