The Nutrition Coordinator will provide overall technical leadership, managerial support, and oversight to all nutrition-related projects in the field office. The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of nutrition interventions, including CMAM (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition), IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding), nutrition-sensitive programming, and integration with health, WASH, child protection, and food security sectors. He/she will work closely with the program implementation team to ensure high-quality delivery in communities, camps, health facilities, and schools. The role includes representing EYN Projects in Nutrition Sector coordination meetings, technical working groups, and with partners and donors.
The Nutrition Coordinator will cover all locations of the Project.
Reports to: Program Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Nutrition Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include the following:
- Lead and ensure on-the-job training and capacity building of the nutrition team, community volunteers, and health workers on global nutrition standards, CMAM/IMAM protocols, IYCF-E, and nutrition best practices (both preventive and curative);
- Conduct timely and spot monitoring visits to project sites to support field staff and ensure nutrition activities are implemented according to the detailed implementation plan, protocols, and minimum standards;
- Identify key gaps in nutrition services and facilities; provide technical oversight on screening, treatment, referral, and promotion aspects; proactively promote high-quality nutrition technical approaches;
- Ensure gender, protection, disability, and age considerations are mainstreamed throughout the nutrition project cycle, with women and caregivers enabled to influence decision-making around nutrition challenges;
- Ensure strong linkages and integration of nutrition with other key sectors including health, WASH, child protection, MHPSS, and livelihoods;
- Provide technical inputs to the development of concept notes, proposals, nutrition strategy, detailed implementation plans, and master budgets;
- Lead or support nutrition assessments, surveys (e.g., SMART, KAP, coverage), and data analysis to inform program design and adjustments;
- Ensure all planned nutrition activities are implemented on time, to quality standards, and within budget as per the monthly/quarterly plan;
- Coordinate with logistics and procurement teams for technical evaluation of suppliers/bidders for nutrition commodities, RUTF/RUSF, equipment, and supplies;
- Supervise and monitor distribution, storage, and rational use of nutrition commodities to prevent stock-outs or misuse;
- Monitor and report on key nutrition issues, trends, security incidences, and contextual updates to the Program Manager and partners to support informed decision-making;
- Assist the Program Manager in internal and external communication, events, and advocacy on nutrition for increased awareness and support;
- Actively participate as a member of the Programme management committee in deliberations and decision-making for organizational progress;
- Prepare and submit comprehensive project progress reports (monthly, quarterly, end-of-project) to funding partners as per agreements, in collaboration with the Program Manager;
- Support project officers in advocacy, consultation, and community entry/engagement with leaders and members;
- Technically coordinate and supervise the nutrition team across project locations; track implementation progress and performance against targets;
- Participate in stakeholder and Nutrition Sector meetings; organize project-related activities; document key actions and decisions;
- Develop nutrition strategies, ensure deadlines are met, and recommend adjustments to achieve deliverables;
- Monitor performance against targets, develop budget forecasts, and track expenses to prevent over- or under-spending;
- Ensure proper documentation and adherence to project frameworks, donor guidelines, and administrative systems;
- Liaise and collaborate with national/international partners to advance nutrition objectives;
- Represent the organization in Nutrition Sector/cluster meetings and provide regular updates to the Program Manager.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
- Competence in applying humanitarian principles and understanding of humanitarian action: Ensure all nutrition objectives and actions align with major international and national humanitarian standards, guidelines (e.g., Sphere, IMAM guidelines), and commitments, including integrated beneficiary accountability.
- Achieving results effectively: Maintain absolute transparency and accountability of resources per internal controls; make confident, calm decisions in challenging situations; consider short- and long-term implications; provide feedback to improve results; document and apply lessons learned.
- Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships: Share project outcomes with stakeholders; listen to diverse ideas; promote good practices and networks; build clear communication with affected populations and partners.
- Operating safely and securely: Identify risks/threats to team and agency; communicate and mitigate them; apply do-no-harm to minimize harm to partners and communities; follow safety procedures.
- Working/Supervision in environment of implementation: Assist team in workload prioritization and self-care/stress management; remain effective under pressure; demonstrate integrity, ethical behavior, and accountability.
- Leadership: Exhibit managerial courage to confront issues and champion ideas; actively listen, value contributions, and foster open dialogue; support staff development through feedback and responsibility for growth; influence positively.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, or related field from a recognized tertiary institution;
- At least 5 years of working experience in nutrition programming, with at least 3 years in humanitarian/emergency contexts;
- Proven progressive experience in coordinating/managing nutrition programs (CMAM, IYCF, nutrition surveys/assessments);
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation in nutrition; ability to write clear, well-argued assessment and project reports;
- Experience with BHA or other major donor-funded nutrition projects is an added advantage;
- Proven experience working in an office and field environment while upholding strong professional ethics.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Firm grasp of nutrition project management and humanitarian nutrition standards;
- Developing and promoting effective collaboration across units/projects to achieve shared goals;
- Willingness and ability to take initiative in identifying problems and implementing solutions;
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders;
- Knowledgeable in budgeting and resource management;
- Proven capacity for management and leadership;
- Demonstrable report writing and presentation skills;
- Computer literacy (including data analysis tools);
- Excellent critical thinking and outstanding interpersonal skills.
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