Nutrition & Health Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger (ACF Nigeria)
Nutrition & Health Programme Manager at Action Against Hunger (ACF Nigeria)
Action Against Hunger is a globally recognized humanitarian organization dedicated to ending hunger and improving nutrition worldwide. With over 45 years of impact across multiple countries, the organization delivers life-saving programmes in Nutrition, Health, WASH, Food Security, and Mental Health. In Nigeria, ACF has been operational since 2010, implementing integrated interventions across the Northeast and Northwest regions.
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📍 Job Title
Nutrition & Health Programme Manager
📌 Location
Damasak, Borno State, Nigeria
💼 Employment Type
Full-Time
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🧭 Role Overview
The Nutrition & Health Programme Manager will lead the implementation and overall management of nutrition and health projects in Mobbar LGA. The role involves supervising teams, managing budgets and logistics, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery in line with donor and organizational standards.
This is a senior-level (executive) position requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and experience in humanitarian programme management.
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🔑 Key Responsibilities
Programme Management & Implementation
•Ensure projects are implemented according to donor requirements and global standards
•Develop and manage Project Implementation Plans (PIP) and operational strategies
•Create detailed weekly and monthly activity plans for field teams
•Monitor programme performance and ensure timely delivery of results
Technical Leadership & Strategy
•Provide strategic guidance on nutrition and health interventions
•Support development of regional strategies to address malnutrition
•Ensure quality service delivery in OTP/SC sites in collaboration with health authorities
•Oversee assessments, surveys, and technical analysis
Team Management & Capacity Building
•Lead recruitment and training of project staff
•Identify training needs and conduct capacity-building sessions
•Supervise team performance and coordinate workflows
•Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning
Coordination & Representation
•Collaborate with government agencies, partners, and stakeholders
•Represent ACF in coordination meetings and sector forums
•Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities and partners
•Promote integrated programming across sectors (WASH, FSL, MHPSS, etc.)
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
•Ensure proper data collection and programme monitoring systems
•Prepare monthly activity progress reports (APR) and donor reports
•Maintain updated project databases and indicators
•Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking
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🎓 Qualifications & Experience
•Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Development Studies, or related field with at least 5 years’ experience
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•Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Food Science, or related field with strong experience in nutrition programme management
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🛠️ Skills & Requirements
•Minimum 3 years in a similar managerial role
•Strong experience in nutrition programming in emergency settings
•Excellent report writing and analytical skills
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
•Fluency in English (Hausa is an added advantage)
•Ability to work in insecure and challenging environments
•Strong leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills
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🎁 Benefits
•100% health care coverage
•Access to TalentSoft e-learning platform
•Maternity and paternity leave
•Compassionate leave (including for hospitalized children)
•Creche facilities for staff with babies
•Inclusive and supportive work environment
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📅 Application Deadline
4th April 2026 (5:00 PM Nigerian Time)
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⚠️ Important Notice
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should beware of fraud and only apply through official channels.
🔗 Application Link
https://acfinternational.applytojob.com/apply/JbyqlbNfbI/Nutrition-Health-Programme-Manager?utm
