Specialist, Nutrition

Job Description

Title: Specialist, Nutrition

Company Name: Helen Keller Intl

Vacancy: 3

Age: Na

Job Location: Bandarban, Khagrachhari, Rangamati

Salary: --

Experience:

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

• Masters

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food and Nutrition Science, or a related field from a recognized university.

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

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in implementing and managing community and facility-based nutrition programs.

• Proven expertise in CMAM, IYCF, nutrition surveillance, and capacity building.

• Experience working in complex, multi-ethnic, or geographically challenging contexts such as the CHT is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated skills in mentoring, coordination, and quality assurance.

• Experience with integrated programs involving WASH and livelihoods is an asset.

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.

• Strong written and spoken proficiency in English and Bangla.

POSITION SUMMARY

• The Specialist, Nutrition will serve as a key technical expert for the project, supporting design, quality implementation, and monitoring of all nutrition interventions.

• Reporting to the Manager, Nutrition the incumbent will provide technical input to ensure that all nutrition activities — including facility-based SAM management, community screening, IYCF counseling, and nutrition-sensitive livelihoods — are implemented according to national guidelines and Helen Keller Intl standards.

• The Specialist, Nutrition will also mentor field staff, build capacity among partners and government counterparts, and ensure that nutrition interventions are effectively integrated with WASH and livelihood components.

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