Health & Nutrition Specialist

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002.

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its Hebron or Ramallah office a

Health & Nutrition Specialist

For a period of 6 months renewable

General Objective:

The overall responsibility of the Health and Nutrition Specialist is to pioneer and establish a health and nutrition program at the ACF West Bank offices, working closely with existing programs such as WASH and FSL to integrate health and nutrition components, and reporting directly to the Head of Programs.

Key Activities:

 Objective 1. Program Development and Implementation:

Tasks:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify health and nutrition needs, gaps, and opportunities in the West Bank.
• Develop strategic frameworks, guidelines, and standard operating procedures under the direct supervision of the Head of Programs for health and nutrition programming in collaboration with health and nutrition coordinator.
• Design and implement small-scale health and nutrition activities within existing WASH and FSL programs.
• Participate in the development of concept notes and proposals for health and nutrition interventions.

Objective 2:   Coordination and Networking:

Tasks:

• Represent ACF in relevant health and nutrition cluster meetings and coordination forums.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local health authorities, UN agencies, and other NGOs within the West Bank.
• Map existing health and nutrition actors and interventions in the area to identify potential partnerships and avoid duplication.

Objective 3: Technical Leadership:

Tasks:

• Provide technical guidance on health and nutrition integration across existing programs.
• Develop evidence-based approaches and methodologies for health and nutrition interventions for advocacy and develop a response.
• Ensure adherence to national and international standards and best practices in health and nutrition programming.

Objective 4: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

Tasks:

• Design and implement data collection tools and methodologies for health and nutrition indicators.
• Analyze and document evidence-based information on health and nutrition needs and program impacts.
• Produce regular reports and presentations on health and nutrition situational analysis and program progress.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Master’s degree in public health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Familiarity with the local context, stakeholders, and dynamics in the West Bank.
• Experience in establishing new programs or sectors within organizations.
• Proven experience in developing methodologies, tools, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and conducting impact assessments.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and/or nutrition programming in humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of humanitarian or emergency programming (preferred).
• Understanding relevant humanitarian and development policies, frameworks, and standards in the oPt context.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of national and international technical standards related to the role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Understanding of the Palestinian context and health system.
• Experience in integrated programming (Health/Nutrition with WASH/FSL).
• Project management qualifications or relevant training.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within the West Bank.

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Action Against Hunger has commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.

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Applications will be accepted up to the 17th of November 2024 included.

Only those candidates pre-selected for a test and an interview will be contacted.