Currently GOAL Niger is looking for an enthusiastic Health and Nutrition Coordinator with experience in the management and prevention of under-nutrition to be able to ensure the effective design (in conjunction with GOAL’s Nutrition Advisors), implementation, follow-up and report on newly established interventions as well as the provision of capacity building of Nigerien staff.
The Health and Nutrition Coordinator collaborates closely with the Area Coordinator, reports directly to the Country Director and works closely with other programme staff to ensure optimal integration of programme activities where appropriate.
Requirements (Person Specification)
• Qualified nutritionist;
• Qualified Medical doctor;
• Relevant international course in Public Health Nutrition/MSc preferred;
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in emergency and development programming with proven management/coordination experience with international organisations/agencies;
• Strong interpersonal and skills and ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural context;
• Proven effective analytical, problem solving and planning skills;
• Experience in liaising with government officials, other NGOs, donors and UN agencies;
• Willingness to travel to underdeveloped/volatile areas of Niger;
• Proven training and capacity building skills;
• Very enthusiastic and able to work extra hours to achieve the objectives of the programme;
• Fluency in French with excellent written and spoken English (essential for proposal writing / reporting);
• Appreciation of the aims and objectives of GOAL.
Apply online:
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