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Job Title: Consultant Roster Manager

Organization: Action Against Hunger Canada / Action contre la Faim Canada

Report To: Global Nutrition Cluster Operations Team Coordinator, Programmes

Location: Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Type: Part-time, 8-month contract with a possibility of extension.

Start Date: February, 2025

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary: CAD 30K – 35K

Founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. Our mission is to save the lives of severely malnourished children while helping communities become self-sufficient. Recognized as a world leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger has pursued its vision of a world without hunger for almost four decades, combating hunger in emergency situations of conflict, natural disasters, and chronic food insecurity. With more than 8,000 staff in nearly 50 countries, our programs in nutrition, food security, livelihoods, water, sanitation, and hygiene reach more than 20 million people each year.

With an annual Budget of $46 million and a staff strength of nearly 40 people, Action Against Hunger Canada (est. in 2006) works tirelessly in the fight against hunger globally through our specialized nutrition technical programs that build the knowledge and skills of nutrition and public health professionals worldwide for the detection, treatment, and prevention of malnutrition. We are a leading recipient of funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and advocate for changes to policy and practice in support of better nutrition and increased food security.

Action Against Hunger Canada is looking for a highly motivated candidate with project management skills to manage the Global Nutrition Cluster’s (GNC) Consultant Roster, which entails providing reliable and consistent services to consultant requestors and candidates. This position manages all profile information within roster databases, updating information on applications, consultant vetting, and consultant availability. The Consultant Roster Manager additionally releases email calls for the recruitment of new candidates, provides high-level vetting before sending profiles to appropriate vetting partners, sends out and assesses responses from technical tests, and responds to requests for candidates on the GNC Request Management System.

• Manage the GNC’s Consultant Roster carrying out tasks such as managing online HR systems for recruitment, reviewing applications, screening candidates’ profiles, and informing vetted candidates.
• Ensure that the GNC’s Consultant Roster is consistently staffed with qualified consultants.
• Ensure consultant profiles including recommendations, availability, and documents are constantly updated.
• Ensure efficient and effective recommendation of candidates to requestors at the appropriate levels and skills required.
• Ensure proper follow-up of consultant recommendations and update the rosters database accordingly.
• Ensure the Consultant Roster webpage and other online pages related to the rosters are updated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and report the roster’s performance based on the identified indicators.
• Update and communicate roster information such as Standard Operating Procedures and generate accurate statistics and quality reports for management’s review.
• Provide accurate and timely inputs in the GNC quarterly reports, GNC annual reports, and any other relevant reports.
• Engage in fundraising activities as relevant and needed.

• Collaboration: Effectively working with others and enhancing the quality of work by contributing effectively to others' efforts.
• Communication: The ability to convey and receive information clearly and effectively.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: The ability to swiftly adapt one's behaviour to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic work environment.
• Initiative: The ability to assess situations and proactively act on future opportunities or problems.
• Integrity and Trust: Demonstrating respect, honesty, and transparency in all interactions.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline related to public health, nutrition or epidemiology studies and/or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in international development with an understanding of humanitarian, development, nutrition, gender programs, or global public health technical work.

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with a results-oriented approach.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Solid understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including cultural awareness, diplomacy, and tact.
• Demonstrated commitment to Gender Equality and GBV risk mitigation/protection.
• Demonstrated understanding of the creation of an enabling environment for gender equality in humanitarian or development programming.

• Office setting or work from home.
• Required to be seated whilst completing computer and desk-based tasks for long periods.
• May be required to work irregular business hours, particularly in times of crises and emergencies.

At Action Against Hunger Canada, we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals from BIPOC communities, LGBTQ2S+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by January 31, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (Personal and Sick Days)