Are you passionate about making a difference in global humanitarian relief efforts? Action Against Hunger invites qualified and competent professionals to apply for the following position:
Position: Junior Nutrition and Health Officer
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: USD 374.00
Application Deadline: May 12, 2024
About Action Against Hunger:
Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, providing humanitarian relief in over 50 countries worldwide. In Ethiopia, we work in collaboration with other sectors, focusing on nutrition, health, water, sanitation, hygiene, food security, and livelihoods.
Job Summary:
As the Junior Nutrition and Health Officer, you will work under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Expert/Deputy Head of the Nutrition and Health Department. Your responsibilities include providing technical assistance and support in designing, implementing, monitoring, reporting, and coordinating Nutrition and Health projects/programs. You will collaborate with other technical experts, facilitate field-level data collection, participate in coordination meetings, and ensure program quality assurance measures are met.
Skill and Educational Background:
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate degree or diploma in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, or a related medical field from a recognized university, or recent graduation within the past two years.
- Strong academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
Required Skills & Experience:
- One year of professional experience in nutrition, health, or a related field.
- Experience in field-level data collection, research, or program monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite and proficiency in English. Fluency in Amharic and other local languages is desirable.
- Genuine interest and commitment to the mission and principles of Action Against Hunger.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Way:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application, consisting of a non-returnable CV and a Covering Letter with “Junior Nutrition and Health Officer-Addis Ababa” written in the subject line, to the following address: Ethiojobs
Join us in our mission to combat hunger and malnutrition. Deadline for applications is May 12, 2024.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.