Expert en enquête nutritionnelle SMART
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Action contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization founded in 1979, dedicated to combating hunger and malnutrition. ACF has been operational in the Central African Republic since 2006, adapting its interventions to the changing context of the country. The organization focuses on emergency responses, early recovery, and development projects tailored to the needs of urban, rural, and displaced populations. ACF operates in four main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health, Mental Health and Care Practices, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods. With a reputation for technical expertise and emergency response capacity, ACF has established a strong acceptance level among beneficiaries, ensuring the safety of its teams in the field. The Central African Republic mission currently has three operational bases and employs approximately 200 national staff and 25 expatriates.
Job Overview:
The position is based in Bouca, within the Bossangoa region, and reports to the Head of the Health and Nutrition Department. The primary responsibility is to provide technical expertise for conducting a SMART nutritional survey in the Bouca Health District. This survey aims to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months and the retrospective mortality rate among children under five, which is crucial for planning future interventions. The role requires collaboration with local authorities and partner NGOs, as well as the planning and preparation of survey tools and supervision of the survey process. The expert will also be responsible for developing the survey protocol, training materials, and data collection tools, ensuring adherence to SMART survey standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, with strong knowledge of survey methodology and research. A minimum of 3 years of experience in nutrition, public health, or maternal, child, and nutrition health is required. Proven experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring nutrition projects, as well as conducting nutritional assessments and monitoring health and nutrition activities, is essential. Candidates should possess strong statistical skills, data analysis capabilities, and proficiency in EPI Info, ENA for SMART, SMART+, and associated IT tools. Excellent communication skills, the ability to facilitate workshops, and the capacity to produce high-quality evaluation reports are also necessary.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential, with a degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a solid understanding of survey methodologies and research practices, which are critical for the successful execution of the SMART nutritional survey.
Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of professional experience in the fields of nutrition, public health, or maternal and child health. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in coordinating and implementing nutrition projects, as well as experience in conducting nutritional assessments and monitoring health and nutrition activities. Familiarity with data analysis and statistical software is also necessary.
Languages:
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of local languages and an understanding of the humanitarian context in the Central African Republic would be considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local communities.
Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract under French law for a duration of 1.5 months, ending on 31/12/202
Action contre la Faim (ACF) is an international humanitarian organization founded in 1979, dedicated to combating hunger and malnutrition. ACF has been operational in the Central African Republic since 2006, adapting its interventions to the changing context of the country. The organization focuses on emergency responses, early recovery, and development projects tailored to the needs of urban, rural, and displaced populations. ACF operates in four main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health, Mental Health and Care Practices, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods. With a reputation for technical expertise and emergency response capacity, ACF has established a strong acceptance level among beneficiaries, ensuring the safety of its teams in the field. The Central African Republic mission currently has three operational bases and employs approximately 200 national staff and 25 expatriates.
Job Overview:
The position is based in Bouca, within the Bossangoa region, and reports to the Head of the Health and Nutrition Department. The primary responsibility is to provide technical expertise for conducting a SMART nutritional survey in the Bouca Health District. This survey aims to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months and the retrospective mortality rate among children under five, which is crucial for planning future interventions. The role requires collaboration with local authorities and partner NGOs, as well as the planning and preparation of survey tools and supervision of the survey process. The expert will also be responsible for developing the survey protocol, training materials, and data collection tools, ensuring adherence to SMART survey standards.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance for the implementation of the SMART nutritional survey and coordinate activities with local authorities and partner NGOs.
- Plan and prepare survey tools and supervise the survey process.
- Develop the survey protocol, training materials, and other work tools in accordance with SMART survey standards.
- Create data collection tools and predefined questionnaires using tablets with Kobo Collect software.
- Recruit, train (in SMART survey methodology), and select technical staff and community agents to conduct the survey in the district.
- Coordinate all data collection in the field to ensure high-quality data collection.
- Clean databases and analyze survey results using standard software such as ENA and any additional software (EPI-Info) required for indicators.
- Present preliminary results to ACF and all relevant stakeholders for feedback and formulate recommendations.
- Finalize the report with clear and relevant recommendations based on feedback and present results to a broader audience, including ACF coordination, nutrition cluster, and the Ministry of Health.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, with strong knowledge of survey methodology and research. A minimum of 3 years of experience in nutrition, public health, or maternal, child, and nutrition health is required. Proven experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring nutrition projects, as well as conducting nutritional assessments and monitoring health and nutrition activities, is essential. Candidates should possess strong statistical skills, data analysis capabilities, and proficiency in EPI Info, ENA for SMART, SMART+, and associated IT tools. Excellent communication skills, the ability to facilitate workshops, and the capacity to produce high-quality evaluation reports are also necessary.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential, with a degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related discipline. Candidates should have a solid understanding of survey methodologies and research practices, which are critical for the successful execution of the SMART nutritional survey.
Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of professional experience in the fields of nutrition, public health, or maternal and child health. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in coordinating and implementing nutrition projects, as well as experience in conducting nutritional assessments and monitoring health and nutrition activities. Familiarity with data analysis and statistical software is also necessary.
Languages:
Fluency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of local languages and an understanding of the humanitarian context in the Central African Republic would be considered an asset, enhancing communication and engagement with local communities.
Additional Notes:
This is a fixed-term contract under French law for a duration of 1.5 months, ending on 31/12/202
- The gross monthly salary ranges from €2130 to €2475, depending on experience, and includes a 13th-month salary. Non-French citizens will receive a retirement insurance reimbursement of 16% of the gross monthly salary. The base salary increases by 6% every 12 months of continuous contract. Additional benefits include a monthly per diem and living expenses of €775 net, a monthly contextual allowance of €300, and an annual child allowance of €1500 per child present in the home country (up to a maximum of €6000 per year). Transportation and accommodation are provided, and medical coverage includes 100% reimbursement of health insurance contributions and medical expenses, including for dependents if the position is family-based. Salary maintenance provisions are in place for illness, maternity, and paternity. Employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave and 20 rest and recuperation days per year, with travel expenses covered for breaks. ACF is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and actively combats all forms of discrimination.
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