Nutrition Assistant
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an entry-level Nutrition Assistant in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia, to work in the Health and Nutrition sector, focusing on food security and nutrition. The role involves lactation counseling, nutritional risk assessment, and coordination with community leaders. Compensation is not specified.
- Role
- Nutrition Assistant
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Nutrition Assistant will work in the Health and Nutrition sector, focusing on Food Security and Nutrition, to develop and implement actions promoting individual, family, and community food security and nutrition. The role involves conducting lactation counseling, assessing nutritional risks, and supporting the coordination of activities with allied entities and community leaders.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement actions promoting food security and nutrition
- Conduct lactation counseling and infant feeding practices
- Assess nutritional risks and provide support to health and nutrition officials
- Coordinate with allied entities and community leaders
- Provide individual and community-based lactation counseling
- Support the coordination of functions with health and nutrition officials
What it takes
- Experience in health care and/or communities, especially in prevention and promotion programs
- Strong communication and counseling skills in infant and young child feeding
- Ability to work in challenging and resource-limited environments
- Sensitivity to gender and capacity to include a differential approach in activities
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills in different contexts, both internally and externally
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Quibdó, Chocó, Colombia.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in health care and/or communities, strong communication and counseling skills, and the ability to work in challenging environments.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted by 08/29/2026, and only candidates who best fit the role will be contacted.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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