Health and Nutrition Coordinator
Quick answer
Action Against Hunger is hiring an in-office, Zambia-based Health and Nutrition Coordinator to lead program design, fundraising, and technical oversight for their humanitarian health and nutrition initiatives.
- Role
- Health and Nutrition Coordinator
- Organization
- Action Against Hunger
- Location
- Zambia (with travel to Nchelenge and other field sites)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Health and Nutrition Coordinator serves as the technical lead for Action Against Hunger's sector programs in Zambia. This role involves designing and implementing high-quality health and nutrition projects, providing strategic advice, and managing staff capacity building. The coordinator will also oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) systems, lead fundraising efforts, and represent the organization to external stakeholders and government partners. The position requires frequent field travel and the ability to work in potentially challenging environments.
What you'll do
- Lead the development and implementation of the health and nutrition country strategy.
- Manage the health and nutrition team, including performance management and professional development.
- Oversee technical proposal development and donor reporting processes.
- Standardize M&E systems and digital data collection tools to measure program impact.
- Represent the organization in technical meetings with government ministries and development partners.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or Global Health.
- Minimum 6 years of humanitarian and development sector experience.
- Proven experience with major institutional donors like USAID, ECHO, or WFP.
- Expertise in technical approaches such as IMAM, MIYCAN, and community health.
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Action Against Hunger – USA provides an attractive salary and benefits package, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote role?
No, this position is based in Zambia and requires regular, in-office attendance at least five days per week, as well as frequent travel to field sites.
What are the key technical qualifications required?
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and possess at least six years of humanitarian experience, with specific expertise in nutrition programming and donor procedures.
Does the job include travel?
Yes, the role requires domestic and international business travel, including visits to field missions where conditions may be physically demanding and potentially precarious.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting, though the organization offers an attractive salary and benefits package.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action Against Hunger's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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