Action contre la Faim (ACF), an international NGO dedicated to fighting global hunger, is seeking a Nutrition Survey Expert for a mission in the Central African Republic (RCA). This role involves providing technical expertise for a SMART nutritional survey in the Bouca Health District, aiming to assess the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 59 months and the retrospective mortality rate in children under five.
The expert will be responsible for the entire survey process, from planning and tool development to data collection coordination, analysis, and reporting. This is a crucial position for improving future intervention planning in the region, offering a chance to contribute significantly to public health and nutrition initiatives.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Action contre la Faim France |
| Department | Santé et Nutrition |
| Location | Not specified, Central African Republic |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 2,130 – 2,800/month gross, plus per diem and allowances |
| Duration | 1.5 months until 31/12/2026 |
| Start date | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 02 December 2026 |
About the Position
The primary responsibility of the Nutrition Survey Expert is to provide technical assistance to the ACF RCA mission for the implementation of a SMART nutritional survey in the Bouca Health District. This involves coordinating activities with local authorities and partner NGOs, developing the survey protocol and training materials, preparing data collection tools using Kobo Collect, and overseeing the recruitment and training of field staff. The expert will also be responsible for ensuring quality data collection, cleaning databases, analyzing results using ENA and EPI-Info software, and presenting findings to stakeholders, ultimately finalizing a comprehensive report with clear recommendations.
Eligibility
- Degree in nutrition, public health, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related discipline with strong knowledge of survey methodology and research.
- At least 3 years of experience in nutrition, public health, or maternal, child, and nutritional health.
- Proven experience in coordinating, implementing, and monitoring/evaluating nutrition projects, including nutritional assessments and health/nutrition activity monitoring.
- Proficiency in statistics, data analysis, and software such as EPI Info, ENA for SMART, SMART+, and associated IT tools.
- Excellent communication skills, ability to facilitate workshops, and write high-quality evaluation reports.
- Fluency in spoken and written French is essential.
- Knowledge of local languages and the humanitarian context in RCA is an asset.
Benefits
- Fixed-term contract under French law (1.5 months)
- Monthly gross salary between EUR 2,130 and EUR 2,800 (including 13th month)
- Retirement insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens (16% of gross monthly salary)
- Salary increase of 6% every 12 months of continuous contract
- Monthly per diem and living expenses: EUR 775 net, paid in the field
- Monthly context allowance: EUR 300
- Child allowance: EUR 1,500 per year per child in the country of origin (up to EUR 6,000/year)
- Travel and accommodation expenses covered (collective housing)
- 100% health and repatriation insurance coverage, including medical expenses up to one month after contract end
- Salary maintenance schemes (illness, maternity, paternity)
- 25 days of paid leave per year and 20 R&R (Rest & Recuperation) days per year
- R&R travel ticket covered (with ceiling) and EUR 215 flat-rate allowance per R&R
- Professional development support and unlimited access to Talentsoft e-learning platform
Documents Required
- Not specified
How to Apply
- Click on the provided application link to apply.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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