Associate Manager, Food Security and Nutrition needed at eHealth Systems Africa
Job title : Associate Manager, Food Security and Nutrition
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : April 29, 2024
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Purpose of Position
- The Associate Manager, Food Security and Nutrition, under the leadership of the Program Manager, will support strengthening of the eHA food security and nutrition program area. S/He will work in close collaboration with project and other cross-functional teams within eHA to design, develop, implement, and oversee strategies and programs aimed at addressing food security issues and promoting improved nutrition across target populations at national and sub-national levels. This role requires a deep understanding of food systems, nutrition science, and public health principles, as well as strong leadership and project management skills.
What you’ll do
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
- Provides eHealth Africa Senior Management and Program Management Team with strategic guidance on food security and nutrition.
- Develop and implement comprehensive food security and nutrition strategies in alignment with organizational strategic goals and objectives.
- Conduct assessments and research to identify food security gaps and nutrition needs within the community/population served.
- Design and manage programs and initiatives to improve access to integrated nutrition services , reduce food insecurity, and promote healthy eating behaviors.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to leverage resources and support for food security and nutrition program initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of food security and nutrition interventions, collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making and program improvement.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, research, and best practices in food security, nutrition, and public health, and integrate relevant findings into programmatic efforts.
- Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and partnerships related to food security and nutrition advocacy and policy development.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other communications to share program outcomes, achievements, and lessons learned with internal and external stakeholders.
- Active participation in relevant national and regional technical working groups and other stakeholder meetings
- May frequently travel between organization work-sites. Some international travel may be required.
- Adheres to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct, applicable policies & procedures, as well as ethical standards of the field.
Who you are
- A Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, agriculture, food systems, or a related field. Relevant professional certification would be an added advantage
- Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, at least 3 years in a managerial role; NGO experience is required
- Strong knowledge of nutrition programming, food systems, and public health principles, particularly as they relate to addressing malnutrition, food insecurity and promoting healthy eating behaviors.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven experience in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation, with a track record of achieving measurable outcomes and impact.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with experience using relevant software and tools.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a passion for addressing social determinants of health and advancing health equity.
- Excellent analytical (qualitative and quantitative) skills and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to prepare and present compelling presentations and program planning and memo documents
- Strong organizational, analytical, reasoning, and research skills.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with creative thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently on complex projects and proactively manage projects with minimal supervision
- High level of confidentiality and knowledge of research ethics
- Strong leadership skills, including good problem-solving skills and the ability to inspire confidence in teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communications with a strong aptitude for succinctly presenting thoughts and ideas to senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Action-oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
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