Nutrition Officer
Quick answer
Action Against Hunger is hiring a field-based Nutrition Officer to manage nutrition programs, oversee community health initiatives, and support staff development in regions facing food insecurity.
- Role
- Nutrition Officer
- Organization
- Action Against Hunger USA
- Location
- Field-based (specific districts to be determined)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Nutrition Officer will lead health and nutrition field activities, focusing on the management of acute malnutrition and childhood illnesses. This role involves capacity building for health workers and volunteers, direct community engagement, and ensuring rigorous data collection and reporting. The incumbent will work in demanding field environments, coordinating multi-sectoral programs to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
What you'll do
- Manage malnutrition and childhood illness programs at health facilities and community levels.
- Conduct capacity-building training and on-job mentorship for health workers and volunteers.
- Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly work plans and donor reports.
- Oversee program participants' identification, verification, and monitoring.
- Coordinate with local partners and community structures to improve program integration.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree (honors) in Human Nutrition.
- Minimum of 2 years of continuous experience in Nutrition and Health programming.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid riding license.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills.
- Proficiency in IT/computer systems for data management.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Action Against Hunger – USA provides all staff with an attractive salary and benefits package.
Frequently asked questions
What is the work setup for this role?
This is an in-office and field-based position requiring regular attendance at health facilities and community sites at least five days per week.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (honors) in Human Nutrition and possess at least two years of relevant experience in implementing nutrition and health activities.
Is travel or field exposure expected?
Yes, the role involves working in precarious settings and field environments, which may include high-security risks and basic living conditions.
How is compensation handled?
The organization provides an attractive salary and benefits package, though the specific figures are not disclosed in the job description.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action Against Hunger USA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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