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Pakistan | Nutrition Surveillance Program Manager

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Closing date: 08 Mar 2012
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Action Against Hunger-USA

Objective 1: General management of the nutrition surveillance activities and strategy in close collaboration with DHOs in Northern Uganda/Karamoja and MoH Nutrition Division in Kampala. 
 
* Manages and supervises the technical work of the surveillance teams in the field (preparation, implementation, coaching, outputs, and relations with DHOs) and provide adequate, formal and constructive feedback. This technical work includes the integrated running of a surveillance system implemented in Karamoja Region since 2009 and Northern Uganda, Acholi sub-Region, established March 2011. 
* Ensures technical support of the ACF surveillance teams for the implementation of capacity building activities for the program areas. 
* Ensures that the technical protocols, manuals, guidelines and forms used in the field are in line with ACF validated technical tools and when available, with national guidelines. 
* Supports the CMN in lobbying and promoting surveillance methodology guidelines at the national level for adoption as part of the national nutrition information system. * Provides technical support to the field teams and technical updates when available. 
* Analyzes the program activities and results and proposes improvements and modifications if needed, in collaboration with the CMN and HQ Nutrition Advisor. 
* Ensures a consistent response and approach to surveillance activities and contextual needs, thus creating credibility of ACF activities. 
* Supervises the evolution of the programs and re-orients programs if needed, in discussion with the CMN. * Is available for solving problems arising on the field. 
* During data collection rounds the PM is expected to frequently visits surveillance activities to provide support to the teams. 
* Work in very close collaboration with CMN in terms of support to assessment or survey needs of the treatment/capacity building program. 
* Collaborates closely with the CMN to ensure programme activities are disseminated at national and district levels to ensure transparency and understanding of protocols/methodologies and results.


Objective 2: Coordination 
* Identifies and participates in the nutrition and health meetings with partners in districts of operation (coordinated with assistant PM). 
* Manages and provides follow-up for the nutrition surveillance project budget, works closely with the administration department. 
* Produces, validates and follows up procurement requests with the logistics dept for the nutrition surveillance team, maintaining regular communication with the logistics department. 
* Support the ACF Surveillance team in movements planning for training and data collection rounds, done in conjunction with logistics department. 
* Participates in the validation process for the final versions of surveillance protocols and MoU’s with authorities, partners and other organizations (DHO, UNICEF, WFP), and ensure their consistency between all the bases. These are often done in collaboration and coordination with CMN. 
* Collaborates with the other nutritional NGOs, and international Organisations (UNICEF, WFP, FAO) for nutritional surveillance activities. 
* In collaboration with the Assistant PM coordinates on a regular basis with all relevant partners at local level. 
* Collects data from formal or informal meetings with other partners to gain a better understanding of the nutrition needs in other areas of the country, and propose actions (assessments, surveys, program implementation) accordingly and in coordination/consultation with CMN 
* Coordinates regularly with the CMN for nutrition surveillance strategy evolution.


Objective 3: Human Resources 
* PM supports surveillance team members for all matters concerning human resources for the surveillance department. 
* Ensures that all surveillance team members are evaluated at least twice a year. 
* Follows the appropriate human resources procedures and rules for recruitments of surveillance team.


Objective 4: Reporting 
* Is responsible for the elaboration, in partnership with the CMN, of the program donor reports (proposal, quarterly, final reports), with respect of the formats and deadlines. 
* Prepares monthly activity reports (compilation of the activities on the base(s) and activity report with a qualitative look at the programs. Internal reports should include the activity progress report (APR) in respect with the mission format. 
* Participates in the validation process for all documents and reports before dissemination to partners, including supplies orders, surveillance reports, etc. For external dissemination of reports, final validation by HQ and CD. 
* Prepares qualitative study (surveys, focus groups, etc) as identified necessary and participates in the validation process of the reports.


Objective 5: Communication 
* The Surveillance PM works daily with the surveillance team, travelling with the team between Gulu and Moroto when surveillance in being conducted. 
* During data collection rounds the Surveillance PM is expected to meet with teams prior to going into the field and provide de-briefing in the evening to understand and rectify possible problems or constraints identified. 
* Communicates with the logistics and administration departments in order to have a good follow-up of respective departments (supply requests, stocks, etc. and budget and expense follow ups) and solve problems as they arise. 
* Communicates with other technical department in ACF (food security & livelihoods – FSL, watsan - WASH) for the information collection, understanding on the nutritional context, and coherence of intervention. Other technical departments should be systematically consulted for any proposal writing for information sharing and analysis of the field situation. Survey/Assessment report which collects WASH or FSL information should be shared with and validated by respective coordinators to ensure integrated formulation and validity of recommendations. 
* Communicates externally with the other organizations and authorities on a regular basis.


Objective 6: Representation * Represents ACF programs in nutrition/health coordination meetings in districts (Karamoja/Gulu). The definition of the main actors to communicate with can be done with the CMN and CD. * Represents ACF surveillance programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors. Such representation will be discussed with the CMN whenever necessary.


Education / Specific Degrees / Special Skills : 
* Minimum three years experience of nutrition programs at national coordination level (with at least 2 years experience in program implementation). Experience with capacity building of health systems in developing contexts an advantage. 
* Minimum Bachelor in medical sciences, nursing, or social sciences or equivalent experience in nutrition considered. 
* Experience in nutrition surveys/surveillance in humanitarian programs 
* Experience in nutritional data analysis using ENA SMART, MS EXCEL, EPIINFO, SPSS or other data analysis software. 
* Significant experience in development and recovery project management. 
* Excellent human resource management skills. 
* Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures in humanitarian, recovery, and development settings. 
* Experienced in working with private funding and foundations. 
* Excellent delegation, organizational, leadership and motivation/training skills. 
* Strong interpersonal/coordination skills within teams and for good relations with partners and authorities. 
* Must be disciplined and able to work autonomously and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance. 
* The person must be able to set own deadlines and meet them consistently. 
* Fluent in English (professional English required). Excellent writing and formatting skills essential. 

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