Latest Recruitment at Action Against Hunger, 20th September, 2018

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the position of:     Job Title: Nutrition Assistant Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and will be supervised by the Nutrition Officer.
• The Nutrition Assistant will primarily be responsible for delivery of the Porridge Mum component of the AAH cash transfer programming in Borno state.

• Undertake nutrition interventions (porridge mum) under the direction of the Nutrition officer
• Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of the porridge mum (Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities, cooking demonstration, hygiene promotion and complementary feeding with support from the Nutrition officer;
• Collect information to ensure that the surveillance of the nutritional situation in the area of intervention.
• Collect the required information in the field to support an understanding of the evolution of the context.
• Implement sensitisation activities for targeted communities about IYCF with support from SEMA, Extension workers, Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders in feasible livelihood restoration activities at LGA level.

• Minimum of a Diploma in a Nutrition or community based programming or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts).
• He/she must have experience in CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
• Proficient in statistical and other software (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to screening sites.

• The position is based in Damasak, Borno State and report to the Finance Officer.
• The Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial and program activities of the base office to ensure successful implementation of Action Against Hunger programs.

• Make payments and verify the consistency of supporting documents submitted in accordance with the Action Against Hunger procedures, ensuring all invoices are accurate, consistent and signed.
• Ensure that the physical cash box and the Excel/Saga cash book correspond on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance of the supply chain guidelines and payment mode.
• Verify that the accounting codes, the project codes and the budget codes are accurate.
• File and track all the invoices/documents (base financial books).
• Manage the base’s cash box and ensure that all advances made within the month are justified before the final monthly cash count.
• Comply with purchasing procedures, supply chain guidelines and payment mode.
• Train vendors on financial procedures and payment policies.
• Facilitate payment at the field in support of program activities.
• Support the implementation of the program's cash transfer guidelines.

• A Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field.
• Good interpersonal skills  (communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player).
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a finance and administration-related role.
• Experience with donor-funded programs would be appreciated
• Strong computer skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage and follow work plans.

• This advert may close before the due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.