Earn Over 28,616 Pounds Annually as SQUEAC Support Officer at ACF International
Organisation: Action Against Hunger (ACF International)Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda and London, UKSalary: £28,616 gross per AnnumAction Against Hunger, ACF International is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. Action Against Hunger saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With 30 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programs in over 40 countries benefiting seven million people each year.Job Summary: The ACF International SQUEAC Support Officer will support the implementation of a SQUEAC and SLEAC assessment in seven districts of Karamoja region, Uganda. In so doing, build the capacity of local partners in the SQUEAC/SLEAC methodology and provide a rich evidence base on how to improve SAM treatment at district, provincial and national level. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. In charge of the preparation of the SQUEAC/SLEAC Assessment: Support planning of SQUEAC/SLEAC on both a logistics and technical levelsEnsure collection of all necessary data and informationActively support partners in identifying/recruiting their SQUEAC teams to ensure appropriate profile participate.Ensure that all partners are logistically prepared and well informed of requirements for all SQUEACs2. Implementation of SLEAC/SQUEAC Assessments: Ensure that adequate information regarding geography, population and general situation are collected.Consolidate routine programme data (qualitative and quantitative) and oversee the collection of new data/information for analysis.Ensure that evaluation methodology is in line with the SQUEAC methodology.Ensure that questionnaires are elaborated/updated, agreed on and translated to local language.Ensure that timeframe, planning, training plan, and necessary materials are adequate and available.The incumbent will also ensure adequate training of evaluation team.Make sure that evaluation is carried out correctly and is conform to the chosen methodology and agreed timeframe.3. Support data analysis and development of SLEAC/ SQUEAC reports:Develop sections of report and data to be presented as indicated by GECO, including methodology, results, analysis of results, conclusion and recommendations in terms of program implementation.Present the reports to partners for endorsement prior dissemination.Produce learning report highlighting best practices and learning from coverage assessments and from CMAM programming4. Support internal coordination and external representation:Support HOD in completing monthly monitoring requirements (Activity Progress Report) in collaboration with M&E Program Manager.Actively participate in Assessment Working Group meeting when needed in collaboration with Program Manager.Take part in restitution workshop to present the project lessons learnt and recommendations to external nutrition stakeholders at the end of the project. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The ideal candidate should hold an Undergraduate/Master Degree in a field related to social sciences, public health nutrition, epidemiology or any other related disciplineSignificant experience in the implementation and management of or provision of technical support to nutrition programmes (including Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition)Prior capacity building/training experience essentialExcellent communication skills essentialPrior experience in coverage assessments (e.g. CSAS, SQUEAC, SLEAC, S3M) an assetPast evaluative experience is an added advantage Possess the ability to create solutions or responses to problems in an autonomous wayProven ability to work independentlyHigh level of English written and oral communication essentialHigh level of other languages, including Dari and Pashtu Past experience in nutrition programmingPast experience in coverage assessments is desiredPrior experience in Uganda is also desiredHigh personal initiativeSkills in Planning, Organising and CoordinatingCommitment to Continuous LearningTeam Work and CooperationListening, Understanding and RespondingHigh analytical thinkingStrategic OrientationProblem Solving/JudgementDeveloping Others Agreed All candidates who so wish to join ACF International as SQUEAC Support Officer should Apply Online at the web link Below.NB: Please note, only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply because the first 2 months will be in the UK
