General job description
We are the first generation that can end hunger. Today, we have the means and the technical knowledge necessary to eradicate child malnutrition.
The Health and Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for designing, overseeing and coordinating the health, nutrition and care practices programs, as well as liaising with various external partners
to know more about our Helth and nutrtion intervantion https://www.accioncontraelhambre.org/es/que-hacemos/nutrici%C3%B3n-salud
for more information about the syrian context https://www.accioncontraelhambre.org/es/oriente-proximo/siria
Key activities
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Health and Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for designing, overseeing and coordinating the health, nutrition and care practices programs, as well as liaising with various external partners.
Objective 1: Design and implementation of programs
- To ensure that the commitments to donors are respected in the implementation of the activities on the field.
- To ensure the quality and timely implementation of the planned activities. To follow and support field activities through visits, phone and email.
- To capitalise the experiences and develop good practices and success stories.
- To give technical assistance and orientation to the rest of the nutrition and health staff.
Objective 2: Strategy
- To support the Country Director and Coordination Team in country analysis and strategy definition.
- To develop and update the health and nutrition sector strategy and ensure the sustainability of the project outcomes.
Objective 3: Coordination and representation
- To participate in coordination meetings with external stakeholders and nutrition and health sector working groups.
- To represent AAH for internal and external coordination at the capital level for issues related to health and nutrition.
Candidate description
- Training: Nurse / Nutritionist / Medical Doctor / Public Health specialist with experience in the management of reproductive and child health programs (at primary health care level) in emergency and post-emergency situations.
- Technical specific knowledge: Primary health care, reproductive care, care practices, health care management, IYCF-E, CMAM, MHPSS
- 4 years of previous related experience in nutrition and health.
- At least 4 years of experience in humanitarian sector.
- Experience with AAH is a pluse.
- Languages: English, arab
- IT Systems: Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Mobility: International
- Commitment to Gender Equality: Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality.
Remuneration package
We offer immediate incorporation to a dynamic international network with the following remuneration package: