Organization:Action Against Hunger-CANADA
Location:Toronto
SMART PROGRAM OFFICER, HQ based position (Toronto)
Context and responsibilities
Action Contre la Faim – Canada (ACF-CA) is part of the international ACF International Network which provides humanitarian relief to over 47 countries worldwide, for the nutrition, water and sanitation, and food security sectors.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Since 2007, ACF-Canada has been leading initiatives in SMART (Standardised Monitoring Assessment in Relief and Transition) and has trained over 550 health workers in 20 countries on how to apply this methodology when conducting nutrition and mortality surveys. ACF-CA acts as the SMART project convenor for the Global Nutrition cluster. The SMART initiatives are targeted towards all humanitarian and development agencies conducting surveys and using the methodology. On behalf of all agencies, ACF-CA is directly involved in the development and dissemination of standardised training tools to build essential skills in SMART and to provide ongoing technical assistance to nutrition agencies during the survey process.
Under the direct supervision of the SMART Program Manager of ACF-CA your responsibilities will be:
Respond to Humanitarian Survey Needs Able to respond to emergency survey needs. This includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
Take part in initial survey planning, ensure appropriate needs assessments and overall coordination with nutrition agencies.
Assist in the provision of technical on-the-ground or remote support to partners implementing SMART surveys, including approaches, decisions and validation.
Recruit, train and supervise survey teams.
Assist in the design survey questionnaires and sampling strategy.
Ensure collaboration with key government authorities and other relevant groups (e.g., Cluster Lead agency - UNICEF, other INGOs) during emergencies.
Support the analysis and interpretation of survey outcomes.
Training and Development Identification, development, delivery and evaluation of training and capacity building events related to SMART as they conform to the ACF-CA work plan and inter-agency priority needs. This includes, but is not limited to the following tasks:
Co-Facilitate survey-manager level trainings.
Develop, review and disseminate SMART training and support tools that ensure capacity building in SMART for individuals and agencies working in nutrition.
Prepare ToRs and logistical administration for future training events with partners.
Keep up to date with developments in training styles, techniques and resources to ensure appropriate and effective training delivery.
Representation, Coordination and Communication
Build relevant knowledge networks and work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure dissemination of SMART.
Give presentations to various audiences in order to raise awareness about SMART and to share SMART experiences.
- Build relevant partnership relations with other agencies to ensure dissemination of SMART.
- Adapt, monitor, evaluate and update SMART training materials, and coordinate with partners (e.g., TAG) to ensure up to date SMART knowledge, tools, technical developments and innovations.
- Update SMART methodology website on a regular basis.
- Regularly contribute to communication efforts, including providing requested and necessary SMART information, experiences and case studies.
- Develop and disseminate the SMART Newsletter every quarter, include latest SMART news, updates or additions to the SMART methodology.
Programme Development
- Work in close collaboration with the Programme team to ensure an integrated approach in meeting ACF-CA goals.
- Conduct research and gap analysis in order to identify potential future programming and partnerships.
- Contribute to development and implementation of innovative programme strategies and plan of actions at various stages of project cycle management.
- Draft concept notes, proposals and/or budget for the continuation of funds, future funding opportunities or for new project proposals, ensuring proposed outputs are aligned with programme outcomes and impacts
Financial and Resources Management
- Collaborate with relevant staff in the preparation of quality and timely narrative and financial reports as per donor requirements.
- Participate in preliminary needs assessments.
- Prepare budget and cost analysis for future training events with partners.
General
- Attend planning sessions, team meetings and annual performance reviews as required.
- Proactive exchange and collaboration with the ACF-CA HQ team.
- Keep up to date with technical nutrition developments within the humanitarian sector and share information with the ACF-CA program team.
- Ensure an on-going process of personal professional development and learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
Specific conditions
Staff work a five-day, 37.5-hour work week. However, the different tasks involved may sometime require irregular working hours, particularly in times of crisis. This position involves regular international travel, for 2-4 weeks at a time, sometimes on a short notice and in emergency contexts.
Qualifications
Essential Skills - Post-graduate Degree in Nutrition/Public Health/Epidemiology/Statistics or a mix of relevant study and work experience. - Experience in survey methodology - Knowledge of the following tools preferred: EPI info and SPSS. - Strong facilitation skills for trainings, workshops and seminars. - Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines, and to multi-task. - Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and coordination skills. - Strong organisational and planning skills. - Excellent knowledge of MS Office. - Fluency in the English language.
Desirable Skills - Fluency in the French language; - Previous experience in undertaking nutrition and mortality surveys - Knowledge of the following tools: ENA and SMART. - Ability to develop training modules, innovative training tools and adult education skills that foster learning transfer. - Experience in result-based planning, proposal writing. - Proficiency in the Spanish language would be an asset. - Basic HTML.
We are looking for an autonomous and dynamic professional to complement the ACF Programs Team. If you think this could be you, please send your CV and cover letter to the attention of the Programs Director at rec@actioncontrelafaim.ca by August 5th 2013. In the subject line, write: ACF-Ca / SMART Program Officer. No telephone calls please. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
To learn more about our work, visit us at: www.actioncontrelafaim.ca
Closing date: 05 Aug 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/587120/smart-program-officer-hq-based-position-toronto