Nutrition and Health Coordinator
Quick answer
Action Against Hunger is hiring a mid-level Nutrition and Health Coordinator (Amman or East Jerusalem-based) with a salary based on the organization's scale, to provide technical oversight and strategic direction for Health & Nutrition programming in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Role
- Nutrition and Health Coordinator
- Organization
- Action Against Hunger
- Location
- Amman or East Jerusalem, with possible travel to West Bank, Gaza or Cairo
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- According to Action Against Hunger Salary scale. Difficult context allowance: As per Action Against Hunger policy and this plus is reviewable throughout the contract based on the applicable risk analysis
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Action Against Hunger is recruiting a Nutrition and Health Coordinator to provide strategic direction and technical oversight for Health & Nutrition programming in Gaza and the West Bank, under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight of H&N programmes
- Conduct regular technical reviews and identify quality gaps
- Support multisectoral integration during programme implementation
- Develop, adapt and promote the use of technical protocols, methodological tools and good practices
- Represent AAH in Health and Nutrition Clusters and relevant technical working groups
- Contribute to H&N staff recruitment through evaluation of technical tests and participation in interviews
What it takes
- Degree and/or master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine or related topic
- Solid knowledge of project cycle management
- Proven experience in proposal writing and strategic planning
- Strong technical knowledge of emergency H&N interventions
- Knowledge of Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) and relevant IFE Core Group guidance
- Knowledge of nutrition assessments, international standards and national H&N protocols
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Life, accident, health and repatriation insurance for the expatriate. Emotional care service at the service of the employee and family. Accommodation in a guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially an individual rent. Return ticket to the mission. Help with Transfer or change of mission (depending on the duration of the contract). Breaks: Per Diem of the break covered by the organization (depending on the number / year of breaks determined by the mission) and ticket allowance for each break. Assistance for vacation return: provided that the expatriate has been on a mission for more than 1 year and committed to another year. Return Flight to place of residence as long as the expatriate has been on a mission for more than 1 year and has committed to another year. Refund of all costs related to departure on assignment (visas, Vaccinations,). Accommodation in a guest house or payment of an allowance covering partially individual rent. Return ticket to the mission. An adapted professional career where talent and motivation are recognized. Continuous training in both technical skills and competencies. 26 days of paid leave per year.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Amman or East Jerusalem, with possible travel to West Bank, Gaza or Cairo, if visa requirements allow.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a salary based on the organization's scale, difficult context allowance, and a benefits package that includes life, accident, and health insurance, emotional care service, accommodation support, and various leave benefits.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine or related topic, solid knowledge of project cycle management, and proven experience in proposal writing and strategic planning.
How do I apply?
Interested candidates can apply by visiting the organization's website at www.accioncontraelhambre.org.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Amman or East Jerusalem, with possible travel to West Bank, Gaza or Cairo, if visa requirements allow.
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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