Nutrition and Health – Deputy Head of Department

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) Nepal is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, ACF saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide. As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organisation, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

Duration

till 30 November 2027 (with possibility of extension)

Expected starting date

1st December 2026

Deputy Head of Department (Nutrition and Health) is responsible for

Key responsibility 1: Represent ACF Nepal in relevant government-led health and nutrition coordination mechanisms, technical forums and humanitarian platforms to strengthen institutional relationships, contribute technical expertise, support policy dialogue and promote effective coordination of health and nutrition interventions.

Key responsibility 2: Provide technical and operational oversight of Health and Nutrition programmes to ensure quality implementation, achievement of results and compliance with ACF and donor requirements.

Key responsibility 3: Support the HoD in developing and managing a high-quality Health and Nutrition portfolio through evidence-based programme design, proposal development, donor engagement and timely, accurate reporting.

Key responsibility 4: Strengthening Capacity and Ensuring Effective Coordination with Implementing Partners and Consortium Members

Key responsibility 5: Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity

Key responsibility 6: Comply with this Safeguarding Policy and the relevant annexed policies, which fall under its scope.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit a motivation letter, updated CV, Salary expectation with three referees through email: [email protected] by 31 October 2026 by 5 pm Nepal time.

The Vacancy Reference (ACFDHDNNH) must be mentioned in the subject of the email otherwise the application may be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. ACF reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.

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