YOUR POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The purpose of this position is to define strategies and coordinate Action Against Hunger’s interventions in the field of health and nutrition .
Your main responsibilities are:
- To design, capitalize on and evaluate nutritional and health interventions as well as advocacy actions in its sector.
- To monitor and coordinate programs in the areas of nutrition and health.
- Manage the Nutrition and Health team in the capital and be the functional manager of the Nutrition and Health Program Managers at the bases.
- Develop and lead programs and advocacy efforts in partnership with national and local stakeholders.
- To represent ACF and promote its positions in the field of health and nutrition.
YOUR PROFILE
- Education: Bac +5 in Public Health, with a medical or paramedical background (nurse, midwife, pharmacist, doctor) and a diploma in humanitarian project management.
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in humanitarian work, including at least 2 years in program coordination or in an equivalent position within a national or international NGO.
- Managerial and strategic skills: Ability to define and lead a strategy, supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team, delegate effectively, manage conflicts and make quick and relevant decisions.
- Interpersonal and personal skills: Leadership, active listening, collaborative spirit, adaptability, resilience in the face of stress and strict respect for values ​​and confidentiality.
- Languages: Fluency in French required; knowledge of English is an asset.
How to apply
Applications (including a CV, cover letter, and references) must be submitted ONLY via the following link : Nutrition and Health Department Manager.
Please indicate the job title and reference: YA-NUT-042026-001 in the email subject line .
Applications must be received before Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
Applications should be addressed to : HR Department Manager, Action Against Hunger Cameroon.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Action Against Hunger for tests and interviews.
This position is open exclusively to candidates of Cameroonian nationality, and/or those with the right to work and reside in Cameroon.
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE
The Action Against Hunger recruitment procedure comprises 3 key steps:
1. A pre-selection based on the application submitted (only candidates whose skills and experience match the profile described in the offer are selected for the written test)
2. A written technical test
3. An oral interview
For each step, only selected candidates are contacted.
The candidate must:
– Commit to respecting and implementing ACF’s gender policy;
– Integrate a gender perspective into their activities.
Contribute to a work environment that respects the specific needs of all individuals and avoids all forms of discrimination.
ACF believes that every person it comes into contact with, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, or any other ground for discrimination, has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. ACF will not tolerate abuse and exploitation by staff, related personnel, partners, or suppliers. The candidate must respect, enforce, and implement ACF’s Safeguarding-PSEA policy for the duration of the contract.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
ACF will never ask for money as part of the recruitment process.