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Nutrition Survey Program Manager

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Objective 1: To provide technical support to the departments in order to perform assessments and surveys when needed/asked by the technical departments:
Identification and design of surveys activities according to needs and capacities that might include rapid nutrition assessment, nutrition survey (SMART survey), coverage survey (SQUEAC methodology), KAP surveys, etc. Encouraging and facilitating an integrated approach to survey assessments. Collection of background and general information and contextual information relevant to the survey. The PM is in charge of the scientific quality of the research. S/he will organize for the field officers access to books, reports, key informants interviews, local authorities, etc, according to the needs of the research. Responsible for the survey design : initial planning, selection of tools and methods, sampling, writing guidelines and set up time frame, working days needed, budget and logistics planning and any special tools and equipment needed. Lead the team in data collection (following designed methodology), data entry, analysis and processing of information (Sphinx, ENA for SMART, SPSS, Epi Info, Excel, etc.). Produce survey analysis and reports and guaranty the quality of the final survey report, recommendations and the integrated collaboration with other ACF technical departments for contextual information. To write quality technical reports for external release – ie. nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, and coverage survey, ACF training sessions and/or workshops. To disseminate findings among stakeholders, partners, ACF teams, etc.
Objective 2: Management and internal coordination:
Supervision of the survey/SMART survey/coverage survey teams including: induction, follow up, evaluation, and promotion of positive team dynamics and motivation. Training and building of technical capacity of the surveys' team. Collaboration with Deputy Country Director, Technical and Field Coordinators, and Program Managers and any other ACF resource people in order to ensure the coherence of ACF activities and reports. Collaboration with health authorities and Nutrition implementing partners. Follow up of the budget allocated to survey activities in liaison with Administration Follow up of the logistics requirements of the surveys' team with the Logistics Department and relevant HoBs and/or Field Cos Participation in the program strategy, narrative and financial project proposals
Objective 3: Capacity development:
Liaising with relevant ministries and stakeholders to identify survey training needs and develop appropriate funding proposals Support ACF Nutrition program PMs and Nutrition teams on any challenge faced with implementation of nutrition activities Planning and facilitating technical capacity building and training sessions for the government ministries and partner NGOs/UN agencies staff
Objective 4: External representation and coordination:
Representation of ACF to UN, other NGO bodies and agencies including community leaders at the district and province level. Coordination with the Ministry of Health and/or other line ministries for the implementation of survey activities.
Objective 5: Reporting:
All technical reports for external release – ie. nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, and coverage surveys: reports are validated by relevant Technical Advisor from NY and Country Director. Reports on any training session and/or workshop organized by ACF on evaluation. Monthly reports to be sent to Nutrition Coordinator Donors reports: interim and final reports to be sent to the Nutrition Coordinator End of mission report to be sent to HR and technical Coordinators and Country Director.
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly field activity reports Survey reports Assessment reports
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in statistics, nutrition or related field. At least 2 years of experience in nutrition assessments and surveys as well as humanitarian work.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Excellent knowledge of SMART, LQAS, CSAS, SQUEAC methodologies Excellent writing and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills. Experience in nutrition program management in emergency set-up including proposal writing, project budget management, reporting and training provision. Good management and representation competencies. Excellent in influencing and negotiation skills.
PREFERRED
Strong understanding of nutrition information system, monitoring and evaluation. Flexible personality and good negotiation skills. Willing for frequent travel to monitor activities. Easily integrate with remote areas living conditions.
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