About: Action Against Hunger
Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights hunger worldwide. Its charter of humanitarian principles—independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency—has defined its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around seven areas of activity: Nutrition and Health; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Food Security and Livelihoods; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Advocacy; Climate; and Research. In 2024, Action Against Hunger assisted more than 26 million people in 57 countries around the world. www.actionagainsthunger.org
Assignment :
Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Department Manager, your mission will be to provide technical expertise to the ACF CAR mission for the implementation of a SMART nutrition survey in the Bouca Health District.
The objective of this survey is to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months in the Bouca Health District, as well as the retrospective mortality rate among children under five, to better plan future interventions.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
Providing technical assistance for the implementation of a SMART nutrition survey and coordinating the activity with local authorities and partner NGOs;
Planning, preparing tools, and supervising the survey;
Developing the survey protocol, preparing training materials, and all other working tools in accordance with SMART survey standards;
Developing data collection tools and predefined questionnaires on tablets using Kobo Collect software (ACF will have tablets with the Kobo Collect application);
Recruiting, training (SMART survey methodology), and selecting technical staff and community health workers to conduct the activity in the District;
Coordinating all data collection in the field to ensure high-quality data collection
; Cleaning databases and analyzing survey results using standard ENA software and any additional software (EPI-Info) required for the indicators;
Presenting preliminary results to ACF and all relevant stakeholders to obtain feedback (verbal and written) and formulate recommendations.
Based on the feedback, finalize the report with clear and relevant recommendations within the given timeframe and present the results to a wider group (ACF coordination, nutrition cluster and Ministry of Health).
Profile:
You hold a degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field, with strong knowledge of survey methodology and research.
You have at least three years of experience in nutrition, public health, or maternal, child, and nutritional health.
You have proven experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring and evaluating nutrition projects, as well as conducting nutritional assessments and monitoring health and nutrition activities.
You are proficient in statistics, data analysis, and EPI Info, ENA for SMART, SMART+, and related IT tools.
You are known for your communication skills, your ability to facilitate workshops, and your capacity to write high-quality evaluation reports.
Fluency in spoken and written French is essential.
Knowledge of local languages ​​and the humanitarian context in the Central African Republic would be a valuable asset.
Employment conditions
Fixed-term contract of customary use under French law: 1.5 months until 31/12/2026.
Gross monthly salary: from 2130 euros depending on experience, including 13th month.
Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens: 16% of gross monthly salary.
Base salary increase: 6% every 12 months of continuous contract.
Monthly per diem and living expenses: 775 euros net, paid on site.
Monthly context allowance: 300 euros.
Child allowance: 1500 euros per year per child present in the country of origin (ceiling of 6000 euros/year).
Transport and accommodation: Coverage of travel and group accommodation.
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health insurance contributions and repatriation insurance, of your medical expenses up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
Salary maintenance schemes (illness, maternity, paternity).
Leave and RnR: 25 days per year of paid leave and 20 RnR per year; ticket coverage with a ceiling to travel to the chosen break zone, and 215 euros flat-rate compensation per RnRAccompagnement et formation
Suivi et accompagnement parcours professionnelle
Accès illimité et gratuit à la platform e-learning Talentsoft
Voyages terrains: Ouham-Fafa, Ouham
ACF engages with people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.
How to apply
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