Nutrition Assistant
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an entry-level Nutrition Assistant in Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia, paying $1,750,905 plus a non-remunerative bonus of $500,000, to work with vulnerable populations and promote good feeding practices.
- Role
- Nutrition Assistant
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $1,750,905 plus a non-remunerative bonus of $500,000
- Category
- Other
The role
The Nutrition Assistant will contribute to reducing nutritional risk in mothers, infants, and young children in vulnerable populations, working with interdisciplinary teams to promote and defend good feeding practices and mitigate actions that generate nutritional risk or food insecurity.
What you'll do
- Participate proactively in team planning
- Contribute ideas and experience to program implementation actions
- Participate in team and community evaluations
- Identify alarm signs in newborns for community care
- Support the nutrition team in mother-baby pair assessments
- Maintain coordination with the nutrition health official
What it takes
- Technical assistant, technologist in health areas: nutrition and dietetics, nursing and related fields
- At least 6 months of professional experience in health care and/or communities
- Strong communication and counseling skills for infant and young child feeding
- Motivated and prepared to work in challenging field conditions
- Experience in the rights of the child framework
- Knowledge of the conflict context in Colombia
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $1,750,905 plus a non-remunerative bonus of $500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted from September 9 to September 16, 2026, and will not be accepted after the deadline or from other locations.
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include at least 6 months of professional experience in health care and/or communities, strong communication and counseling skills, and experience in the rights of the child framework.
Is the job remote?
The job is not specified as remote, but it may involve fieldwork in challenging conditions.
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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