27 September, 2016

Nutrition and Grant Coordinators Job Vacancies at ActionAid Nigeria

ActionAid works with the poor people in over 40 countries across the world and their goal is to end poverty. They believe in in doing things differently and also that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions and build new lives.
ActionAid Nigeria commenced programmatic operations in January 2000 after a country appraisal which found poverty in the midst of plenty. AAN’s vision is to see a Nigeria without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys his or her right to life with dignity.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions in a new Nutrition Project (subject to funding) to be based in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States.
Job Position:   Nutrition Coordinator
Description of the Position
This position will be responsible for the effective delivery of CMAM( in-patient and out-patient) in the project states, support training of volunteers on SAM screening, ensure quality of Anthropometric data collected and provide overall training, education and compliance of IYCF and hygiene practices.
Qualification, Experience and Skill
HND/B.Sc. degree in Human nutrition/Dietetic, Postgraduate Degree in Public health Nutrition/Dietetics is required with five years (5) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.
Ability to speak in Hausa language will be considered as an added advantage.

Job Position:  Grant Coordinator
Description of the Position
The person will be responsible for managing the grant as well as supporting grants management activities of sub-grantees.
Qualification and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline and
Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.
Relevant professional qualification is also desirable.

Method of Application
All interested candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Subject line of emails should clearly state position applied for and the State of preference otherwise application will not be considered e.g. Nutrition Coordinator – Adamawa.

Please Note
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs). Only short listed candidates will be contacted.