NUTRITION AND HEALTH EXPERT – HEALTH ASSESSMENT BASED IN THAILAND – Myanmar 4 views

About : Action contre la Faim

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 51 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Head of Nutrition and Health Department, you will co lead for ACF with WFP and other IAWG stakeholders the bi-annual NVA (Nutrition Vulnerability Analysis) process in Myanmar, in February/March for the first round and July/ August for the second round.
More precisely, your missions will be to :
Compile secondary data prior to the NVA
Develop/ adapt questionnaire for KII
Train selected partners for roll out of data collection
Design analysis matrix tool
Facilitate the cross sectoral analysis meetings for each regions/townships
Input findings in analysis matrix
Produce final reports

Start Date : 02/02/2026

Profile :

You hold a Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Statistics or Epidemiology with a significant experience (5 years) in managing nutrition assessments, research and surveys in humanitarian context.
You have strong expertise in NVA methodology, qualitative data, and proven ability to produce analysis, evaluatation and monitoring.
You have experience with external representation and knowledge of Nutrition Cluster mechanisms as well as in conflict-related displacements and nutrition crisis contexts. A working experience in Myanmar or the region is a plus.
You are able to work in a mainstreamed manner and analyze/capitalize institutionalized information. With good diplomatic and negotiation skills, you are disciplined and able to work and arrive at decisions autonomously and with minimal guidance.
You are fluent in English with excellent verbal and written skills.

Conditions d’emploi

Position based in Chiang Mai (Thailand) and remotely working for Myanmar
Fixed term contract under French legislation: 4 months
Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 661euros net, field paid
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and accommodation
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period
Accompaniment and trainings:Follow-up and support for career development
Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft

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