Project Assistant (Health, Nutrition, and WASH)
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a Project Assistant in Assaba, Mauritania, to support the implementation of health, nutrition, and WASH initiatives under a local fixed-term contract.
- Role
- Project Assistant (Health, Nutrition, and WASH)
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Assaba, Mauritania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
This role involves supporting the project manager in the effective implementation of health, nutrition, and WASH project models. The successful candidate will facilitate capacity building for community actors, monitor project activities, and ensure the quality of technical interventions. The position requires close coordination with local partners, public services, and community leaders to improve health and nutrition outcomes in the Assaba region. It also entails robust reporting and logistics management to support ongoing UNICEF-funded initiatives.
What you'll do
- Assist the project manager in implementing health and nutrition project models.
- Monitor and collect data on severe acute malnutrition (SAM) at health structures.
- Provide technical coaching and logistical support to community actors and volunteers.
- Conduct site assessments for WASH infrastructure in health facilities and schools.
- Develop implementation plans and ensure timely reporting to project leadership.
What it takes
- Experience in health, nutrition, or WASH project implementation.
- Proven ability to conduct community training and capacity building.
- Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and technical reporting.
- Ability to work effectively with local authorities and community stakeholders.
- Knowledge of local context and public health sector operations.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in the Assaba region of Mauritania and requires in-person presence.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
Who is eligible to apply for this position?
This role is exclusively open to local applicants.
What type of contract is this?
This is a local, fixed-term contract position with World Vision.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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