Nutrition Officer

Job Description

Title: Nutrition Officer

Company Name: Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Habiganj (Madhabpur)

Salary: --

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor/Masters degree in Agriculture, Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Food Science, or any other relevant subject from any reputed public, private or national university.

• 5 to 7 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

• Working Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in relevant experience. Candidates with a having experience in nutrition programming, preferably in school feeding or child health initiatives will get preference

• Skills and Additional Job Requirements:

• Familiarity with WFP/USDA nutrition standards and reporting formats

• Strong facilitation and training skills, especially with children and caregivers

• Proficiency in MS Office and mobile data collection tools

• Fluency in Bangla; working knowledge of English preferred

• Willingness to travel regularly to school sites and communities

• Technical knowledge of child nutrition and food safety

• Communication and behavior change facilitation

• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Commitment to CNRS’s values of inclusion, transparency, and accountability

• Ability to work collaboratively and adaptively in field settings

Expected Joining: October 2025

Duration: Till December 2026 with High Possibility of Extension

Project Brief: World Food Programme assisted school feeding programme, funding through United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) McGovern-Dole FY24 award aims to improve child nutrition, education, and health outcomes in Bangladesh . The programme will be implemented for five years, from October 2024 to September 2029. The programme will directly support 31,936 pre-primary and primary school children in 149 Government Primary Schools in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj district, while providing technical assistance in Ukhiya and Kutubdia upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district to continue the best practices achieved under USDA McGovern-Dole FY17 and FY20. The Programme also will provide capacity-strengthening support to the Government for upcoming Government Primary School Feeding Programme. The key activities under the programme include providing nutritious school meals, developing instructional materials, strengthening education system capacities, building and rehabilitating WASH facilities, supporting nutrition education, establishing school gardens, enhancing smallholder farmer production and market access, and enabling national and sub-national governance structures. The Programme will be implemented in collaboration with key partners, including CNRS, RtR, and FAO, to ensure sustainability, evidence generation, and effective coordination across sectors.

Under the guidance of WFP, CNRS will ensure food distribution, improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities, and health education in targeted schools. CNRS will also focuses on capacity building, community engagement, and promoting sustainable practices.

Part I: Job Statement

CNRS, in partnership with WFP, is implementing the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program in Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj District to improve child nutrition, school attendance, and learning outcomes. The program includes the provision of fortified biscuits and fresh food items, complemented by nutrition education and hygiene promotion. The Nutrition Officer plays a key role in ensuring the nutritional integrity of the program and promoting healthy behaviors among school-aged children.

The Nutrition Officer will lead the design and implementation of nutrition-sensitive activities under the School Feeding Program. This includes ensuring food quality and safety, delivering nutrition education, and supporting monitoring and reporting aligned with WFP/USDA standards.

Part II: Job Responsibilities and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure nutritional quality and safety of distributed food items in line with WFP specifications

• Conduct regular school visits to monitor food handling, hygiene practices, and child nutrition indicators

• Develop and deliver age-appropriate nutrition education sessions for students, caregivers, and school staff

• Support the integration of nutrition messaging into school routines and community engagement activities

• Coordinate with field teams to collect and analyze nutrition-related data (e.g., attendance, health referrals, feedback)

• Collaborate with M&E and Database Officers to ensure nutrition indicators are tracked and reported accurately

• Provide technical inputs for donor reports, CPDRs, and audit documentation

• Train facilitators and school staff on basic nutrition, food safety, and hygiene promotion

• Liaise with local health authorities and community stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and awareness

• Promote inclusive and culturally sensitive nutrition practices across all program components

Key Deliverables:

• Monthly nutrition monitoring reports submitted to Project Manager

• Verified compliance with food safety and hygiene protocols at school level

• Nutrition education materials and session records

• Technical inputs for donor reporting and audit readiness

• Capacity-building sessions conducted for field staff and school personnel

• Salary: BDT 73,853 per month all inclusive