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• Assist the Head of Project (HOP) in the planning, management, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the activities related to the project in line with Action Against Hunger policy, guidelines and procedures and in accordance with donor and national polies and guidelines; 
• As directed by the HOP, ensure effective implementation of the planned activities through proper coordination, identification, and follow up of operation support needed from the base operations team (i.e., Head of Project, Finance Officer, Logistics Officer).
• With guidance from the HOP, lead the consolidation of field progress reports and other project related reports from the Community Training Officers.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of outputs, alignment with Action Against Hunger’s strategy, national nutrition and health standards, and donor compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with regional and provincial partners to strengthen health and nutrition systems and promote integrated approaches across sectors.

Objective 1: Project Management and Coordination

• With the Head of Project, develop a workplan to ensure the efficient and timely implementation of activities 
• Regularly review the planning of activities with HOP through weekly planning meetings.
• Manage assigned project budget for activities based on agreed workplan with the HOP.
• Manage the project team to ensure that implementation plans are followed, and changes are discussed and agreed with the HOP.
• Provide inputs for the monthly financial forecast for budget lines to the HOP for consolidation.
• Coordinate the activities with the logistics, HR and finance staff to ensure that human, financial and logistic resources are efficiently planned and used.
• Provide regular reports (as defined) to the HOP to update them on the advancement of activities and make them aware of any key challenges and support needed
• At Provincial level, lead project planning, implementation, and review meetings with technical and field teams.
• Ensure alignment with donor requirements and Action Against Hunger procedures.
• Supervise and mentor project officers and support staff.
• Monitor progress and address challenges promptly.  

Objective 2: Partnership and Representation of Action Against Hunger with external stakeholders

• Represent Action Against Hunger with LGUs in project areas in the absence of the HOP.
• Ensure project activities are coordinated with relevant agencies and stakeholders in the sectors where Action Against Hunger is working.
• Establish and maintain strategic partnership with government, UN Agencies, NGOs and other stakholders
• Support the establishment of necessary MoUs/MoAs with partners in consultation and agreement with the Head of Project, Head of Base and Country Director.

Objective 3: Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the HOP to develop a MEAL plan for the project which addresses the internal and external reporting requirements.
• Based on the agreed MEAL plan, provide regular inputs to the Head of Project to ensure the accurate reporting on indicators.
• Provide narrative input for narrative reports to the Head of Project.
• Ensure proper and timely archiving of sources of verification
• Screen all received documents and ensure the potential beneficiaries comply with the required standards to benefit from the project.
• Document best practices and lessons learned to improve future programming.

• A licensed health or allied health professional (preferred)
• Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Sciences, or Development Studies (master’s degree, preferred).
• Experienced in the following:
  • Project cycle management
  • Health leadership and governance
  • Health and nutrition planning
  • Governance related works in health and nutrition sector
• Adept with the current state of health and nutrition in BARMM Region context  
• Knowledge in Nutrition Program Management or Local Nutrition Action Planning 
• Experience in managing and supervising staff 
• Excellent report and technical writing skills 
• Strong communication and facilitation skills 
• Preferably has previous experience in assessment, monitoring or implementation of emergency response projects 
• Knowledge in Nutrition in Emergencies
• At least 5 years in managing multi-sectoral health/nutrition projects, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts in BARMM
• Strong experience in partnership coordination with government, NGOs, and UN agencies.
• Familiarity in working in BARMM Region 
• Excellent in written and spoken English and Tagalog. Knows the local language – Maranao and/or Maguindanaon, in the working area is an asset
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
• Willing to be based in the areas of operation and able to travel extensively in the Project areas – Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Sur
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality and child rights or personal commitment to gender equality and child rights.

• Compensation: based on Action Against Hunger grid.
• Benefits: health insurance, accident and life insurance, leave entitlement, government-mandated benefits
• Project-based Employment