Nutrition and Health Coordinator for ALIGN

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that aims to end hunger and improve nutrition and health outcomes in vulnerable communities. Established in 1979, the organization operates in over 50 countries, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to providing life-saving assistance and promoting sustainable solutions to hunger. Their mission focuses on addressing the root causes of hunger and malnutrition through innovative programs and partnerships with local communities, governments, and other stakeholders.

Job Overview:
The Nutrition and coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Health Coordinator for the ALIGN Programme plays a crucial role in the technical coordination and implementation of health and nutrition initiatives across West and Central Africa. This position is designed to support various stakeholders, including country teams, consortium partners, civil society organizations, and youth-led organizations, in enhancing adolescent health and nutrition outcomes through evidence-based and community-led approaches. The coordinator will be responsible for capacity strengthening, knowledge generation, policy engagement, and fostering an environment of learning and innovation within the program. The role requires a proactive approach to ensure that the program's objectives are met effectively and efficiently, while also adapting to the evolving needs of the communities served.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Nutrition and Health Coordinator include:

• Leading the technical implementation of the ALIGN Programme across the region, ensuring that all activities align with the program's goals and objectives.
• Supporting the capacity strengthening of civil society and youth-led organizations to enhance their ability to deliver health and nutrition services effectively.
• Promoting learning, innovation, and evidence-based programming by facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices among stakeholders.
• Contributing to advocacy efforts and policy influence to ensure that adolescent health and nutrition issues are prioritized at local, national, and regional levels.
• Coordinating collaboration among country teams, partners, and program stakeholders to foster a cohesive approach to program implementation.
• Supporting the design, rollout, and implementation of integrated health, nutrition, WASH, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and resilience interventions.
• Leading capacity assessments and initiatives aimed at strengthening the capabilities of local organizations.
• Overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes to ensure that evidence is utilized to improve program performance and adaptive management.
• Developing and disseminating knowledge products, lessons learned, and best practices to inform stakeholders and enhance program visibility. 1
• Engaging with ministries, technical working groups, and relevant regional and global platforms to promote the uptake of program learning and recommendations. 1
• Ensuring compliance with donor requirements and technical standards through quality assurance processes. 1
• Promoting cross-sector integration and contributing to sustainable, community-driven approaches to adolescent health and nutrition.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge base in Public Health, Nutrition, International Development, Humanitarian Action, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in technical program coordination, partnership management, and capacity strengthening within multi-country or regional programs is required. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of adolescent health and nutrition, community-based approaches, monitoring and evaluation, evidence generation, and policy engagement. Excellent coordination, communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role. Proficiency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in French is considered a strong asset.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree in Public Health, Nutrition, International Development, or a related field. Advanced degrees such as a Master's or equivalent in a relevant discipline are preferred, as they provide a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in health and nutrition programming.

Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of relevant experience in technical program coordination, particularly within multi-country or regional programs. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing partnerships and strengthening the capacity of organizations, particularly in the context of health and nutrition interventions.

Languages:
Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in French is highly desirable and considered a strong asset, as it will facilitate communication with various stakeholders and partners in the region.

Additional Notes:
This position offers a 12-month employment contract with the possibility of renewal, based in Dakar, Senegal. The salary will be determined according to Action Against Hunger’s salary scale and the candidate’s experience. The duty station status is non-accompanied, and the organization provides comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, life, repatriation, and travel insurance. Employees are entitled to annual leave, and the organization covers accommodation through a housing allowance. Additionally, there are provisions for round-trip airfare and a break per diem every four months.