Nutrition Head of Project

Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organisation working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002. 
 
Action Against Hunger is recruiting for the Gaza strip a 

                                                                 Nutrition Head of Project   

For 8 months with possibility of extension 

General Objective: 

In the context of AAH emergency response in the Gaza Strip, the main focus of this position will be the execution of nutrition programs. She/He will ensure the timely implementation, monitoring and closing of Action Against Hunger’s component of the project. He/she will manage a field team to achieve the agreed upon objectives and activities in a qualitative and accountable manner. He/she will ensure that all the necessary project documentation is in place and accessible for effective and efficient planning as well as for compliance purposes. As a member of the Nut Department, the Head of Project will support the PM/Coo in identifying new opportunities and building relations with peer agencies/partners in the Gaza Strip.    

Tasks and responsibilities: 

Objective 1: Project Management   

• Responsible for the timely implementation of the planned activities as identified in the proposal and the project work plan. 

• Responsible to propose solutions and anticipate risks to ensure timely implementation while adapting to the changing context and possible obstacles in the implementation. 

• Responsible to ensure that adequate data management in his/her team and in collaboration with the MEAL department mainly for beneficiary data 

• Ensure adequate monitoring and evaluation process is put in place for project’s activities in collaboration with the MEAL department according to objectives and indicators. 

• Ensure and follow up project archiving and documentation in coordination with the related technical staff according to AAH archiving process and the donor requirements. 

• Ensure and follow up project archiving and documentation in coordination with the related technical staff according to AAH archiving process and the donor requirements. 

• Participate to external meetings and coordinate with external actors (e.g. to cross check beneficiary lists) as necessary for the project and in collaboration, when necessary, with other departments (FSL, WASH). 

• Ensure integration of gender and protection dimensions within daily work and project implementation 

• Contribute to communication and advocacy materials as required by the advocacy & communication department.  

Objective 2: Team Management 

• Ensure good communication with team members and coach team staff for positive growth and development. 

• Support the professional development of the team, ensuring that each of his/her team member follows tasks.  

• Identify training needs of team staff and coordinate with HR department to undertake the relevant training and monitor progress. 

• Participate in the recruitment process for positions related to the project that are directly managed by the Head of Project. 

• Evaluate project’s team members twice a year, and upon completion of a staff members probation period and ensure sufficient induction and integration into the team. 

• Validate each Project team members’ leave plan request, considering the project time plan and Action Against Hunger internal regulations 

• Conduct a project orientation for new staff to understand the nature of the projects. 

Objective 3: Reporting   

• Prepare intermediate and final report for the project as per donor’s requirements. 

• Produce internal report on implementation and progress as required. 

• Technical review of baseline/endline reports, studies and assessment reports. 
• Any other tasks as instructed by the Programme Manager/Nutrition Coordinator. 

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Medical background including but not limited to midwife/labour and delivery nurse or general nurse. Other backgrounds to be considered: nutritionist, pharmacists, public health. Training in IYCF is highly preferred. 
• Strong Knowledge of Project Cycle Management. 

• Reporting & Writing Skills.  

• Leadership in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) in emergency settings is a plus, others include CMAM (either outpatient or inpatient), Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP). 

• At least 5 years’ experience in humanitarian or development programming 

• Previous experience in designing and implementing activities related to health or general health promotion.  

• Previous experience in managing a team ideally in emergencies, including large scale distribution, planning it and executing it. 

• Previous experience in budget management. 

• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and standards.  

• Strong understanding of the humanitarian sector (Cluster, actors etc.). 

• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Arabic and English.    

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email/internet software. 

• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality. 

We offer immediate Incorporation into a multicultural, professional and innovative organization with the possibility of participating in projects with high social impact.  

• Contract Length:8 months.   

• Based: in Deir Al Balah. 

• Salary: Based on Action Against Hunger Salary Scale. 

• Transportation allowance for a fully worked month. 

• Food allowance for a fully worked month. 

• We provide workmen compensation and health insurance.  

• Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family.  

• 21 days of annual leaves for a year.