Action Contre la Faim is an International Humanitarian Organization established in 1979 with the mission to save lives by combating hunger through prevention, detection and treatment of malnutrition, in particular during and after emergency situations caused by conflict and natural disasters. Action Contre la Faim provides coordinated responses in nearly 50 countries including Yemen globally within 7 field of expertise which includes Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Food Security, Mental Health Care Practices, Gender and Protection, Advocacy, Risk and Disaster Management and Research.
ACF has been operational in Yemen since 2012 and is operational in 4 bases (Aden, Hodeida, Al khokha and Sanaa). The mission implements its activities which are centred on 3 sectors, Nutrition and Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Protection (MHPSS-P).

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https://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/missions/yemen/

Job Title:  Health & Nutrition Program Manager
Location:  Aden (Roving/Movement to ALL ACF Project locations
Contract duration: until 31st December 2024 with possibility of extension 
Basic monthly salary (taxable): 2303$ to 2753$ based on experience salary calculation (excluding other benefits offered by the organization)
Direct Line/ Technical Manager: Field Coordinator / H&N Head of Department

Tasks and Responsibilities

Objective 1: Ensure Effective Implementation of Nutrition and Health Projects

• Manage the project cycle for nutrition and health projects, ensuring alignment with ACF's objectives and maintaining project quality.
• Analyze intervention area needs and collaborate with HoD/DHoD to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide inputs for proposal design, integrating advocacy goals when applicable.
• Ensure timely production and compilation of monthly activity and technical reports, offering feedback as needed.
• Estimate drug requirements, verify monthly requests, and prepare requisitions for medical and nutritional supplies in targeted health facilities.
• Monitor and control monthly consumption of medical and nutritional supplies in targeted health facilities.
• Organize implementation of the projects activities (trainings, supervisions, community activities…)
• Conduct regular follow-up on project budgets, adjusting as necessary, and seeking support for budgetary issues.
• Participate in the preparation and execution of nutrition surveys, contributing essential information.
• Implement transparency and accountability measures to engage project beneficiaries throughout the project cycle.
• Identify and address technical constraints in project implementation, implementing recommendations from authorities.
• Contribute to organizational learning by applying best practices, lessons learned, and assessments.
• Coordinate with other departments for integrated program efforts.
• Analyze and oversee technical performance and relevance of ongoing projects.
• Conduct regular evaluations to assess program quality and identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in developing robust remote management processes or conducting field visits as needed.
• Ensure effective internal coordination and information exchange for project implementation.
• Manage timely budget follow-up, procurements, and HR needs in collaboration with relevant personnel.
• Oversee data entry by Information Management Officers to maintain accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools for villages, mobile clinics, health workers, and volunteers per health facility.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure accurate budget forecasts, program needs estimation, and effective procurement and distribution planning.

Objective 2: Systematic capacity building of the ACF Nutrition and Health team on health components (IMCI, Ante Natal, Post Natal’ primary health Care services and CMAM).

• Ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of planned activities within the project, promptly alerting the Field Coordinator of any delays or resource under-utilization.
• Conduct timely capacity assessments for health workers and develop comprehensive capacity-building plans.
• Collaborate with District Health Officers (DHOs) and Governorate Health Officers (GHOs) to conduct joint capacity assessments using supervision checklists to evaluate the quality of health service provision.
• Provide regular feedback to capacity-building teams, DHOs, and GHOs on the quality of health service provision.
• Participate in evaluations (such as Rapid SMART, SMART surveys, SQUEAC, health capacity diagnosis) to identify ongoing needs.
• Identify technical gaps in health and nutrition components within project teams and coordinate the organization of trainings for health workers and Community Health and Nutrition Volunteers (CHNVs) (including IMCI, SRH, PHC & CMAM Management), in collaboration with the DHoD and GHO/DHO.
• Maintain and regularly update the training database for health workers and CHNVs, with support from Senior/Project Officers and community mobilizers.
• Assist Senior/Project Officers in organizing and facilitating technical coaching sessions for health workers during supportive supervision in health facilities.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) to integrate health supervision checklists for project staff.
• Observe on-the-job coaching sessions and provide constructive feedback to Senior/Project Officers and health workers.
• Attend monthly meetings with responsible health workers to provide feedback on improvements, identify gaps, and ensure standardization of service provision and reporting.
• Conduct annual evaluations of skills and performance for ACF nutrition/health team members under direct management to enhance their capacity.

Objective 3: Develop and Strengthen partnership at local level  

• Facilitate quarterly review and collaboration meetings with district/governorate health officers to analyze key findings, strategize for the upcoming quarter, and conduct joint supervision.
• Ensure the effective management of ongoing partnerships with the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) at the local level, adjusting partnership strategies as necessary in accordance with MoPH guidelines, including the renewal or update of Memorandums of Understanding.
• Work closely with MoPH to develop a comprehensive strategy for capacity building through supportive activities. Define essential indicators and objectives to guide the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ACF's supportive initiatives within its operational scope. This strategy should also include a well-defined exit plan.
• Foster a relationship with MoPH that reflects ACF's partnership principles, emphasizing mutual trust, respect, shared objectives, complementarity, transparency, mutual support, and collaborative learning, consistent with ongoing policy development.
• Technical contribution on assessment for new partners, 
• Follow up on activities and monitoring of data of local partners 
• With support of HoD reinforce the local partner on the technical part, project management

Objective 4: Ensure monitoring & evaluation and capitalization activities

• Conduct regular (monthly) systematic and comprehensive analyses of the humanitarian situation related to nutrition, health, and the intervention context.
• Collaborate with the Field Coordinator and Head of Nutrition and Health Department to contribute to the preparation of new projects. (preparing assessment tools with support of HoDDHoD and MEAL team…)
• Present projects to partners within the zone, including sub-clusters, authorities, and funding agencies.
• Regularly share information and updates with the Field Coordinator and Program Managers responsible for Mental Health and Care Practices, Food Security and Livelihood, and Water Sanitation and Hygiene to foster an integrated approach.
• Develop, revise, and implement tailored data collection tools aligned with MoH standards for CMAM, IMCI, OPD, and reproductive health.
• Provide regular analysis of the nutrition and health situation, identifying gaps.
• Propose and prepare relevant programs to complement, expand, or reduce existing initiatives as needed, in collaboration with the Health and Nutrition HoD/Field Coordinator.
• Compile regular summaries of project indicators (activity progress reports, etc.), conduct analyses, and prepare necessary reports for the Field Coordinator, Head of Nutrition and Health Department, and partners.
• Participate in the development and quality management of project capitalization activities (workshops, reports, lessons-learned, course corrections, etc.) in coordination with the HoD/DHoD.

Objective 5: Participate in representation and coordination activities – internal and external

• Manage partnerships with MoPH at the local level, ensuring effective collaboration and adherence to partnership agreements.
• Participate in technical workshops, clusters, and technical working group meetings at the governorate/district level related to the program.
• Represent the ACF nutrition/health sector at the local level in engagements with NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies. Timely share pertinent information with the field manager in coordination with the DHoD.

Objective 6: Proactivity support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity

• Familiarize oneself thoroughly with ACF's Gender Minimum Standards & Child Protection Policies, seeking clarification or support as needed.
• Implement all work-related activities with a gender, disability, and child protection lens, ensuring considerations for the diverse needs, concerns, and perspectives of our staff and beneficiaries.
• Embed gender equity principles into all policies and activities to promote inclusivity and fairness.
• Foster the participation of individuals of all genders in meetings and committees.

Contribute to creating an inclusive office environment where individuals feel respected and valued, regardless of gender or manageable disability. 

Required Qualification, Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• - Nut/Health background with strong experience in program implementation and management.

Skills and Competencies 

• Experience in the humanitarian field and health/nutrition
• Good knowledge of medical products and supplies.
• Good knowledge/skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• Good team spirit and ability to work under pressure 
• Good analytical capacity
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Experience in logistic, and supply chain is desirable.

Safeguarding Commitments

Action Contre La Faim has a zero tolerance to all forms of violations of Child and Adult Safeguarding and the Code of Conduct by staff. In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment ACF implements a range of procedures and actions to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information;
• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance;
• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status;
• Value and respect all cultures.