Nutrition Coordinator
2025-11-04T11:47:19+00:00
Alight
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FULL_TIME
Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Professional Services
Healthcare, Management, Human Resources
2025-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
Rwanda
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The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the nutrition programs at the field level are implemented in line with the MOH’s guidelines and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines. He or she must be able to provide technical backstopping and conducting nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports. Additionally, the Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with the respective line management to provide input into proposal development and country level strategies as required
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that ALIGHT implementation of the Nutrition activities is conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
- Coordinate and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs.
- In collaboration with the team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and lead on the concept note or proposal development while liaising with interested partners and stakeholders to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector.
- Lead, plan and conduct nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol, for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed.
- Lead the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff of ALIGHT in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
- Support nutrition staff and supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
- Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and ensuring that nutrition project beneficiaries are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health and disaster prevention and preparedness
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Typically, a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or related field. Master’s degree in Public health nutrition or equivalent in Nutrition/Public Health from recognized learning institution is preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- 3-5 years of relative and progressive experience in Nutrition sector.
- Proven experience in managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC in multiple locations
- Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
- Experience in budget management, logistics and Human Resources management
- Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process improvement and team building.
- Ability to manage a diverse team effectively, balance the interests of different stakeholders and provide excellent leadership by maintaining a constructive work environment and setting a positive example.
- Commitment to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative, result-oriented management style.
- Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation.
- Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Ensure that ALIGHT implementation of the Nutrition activities is conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines. Coordinate and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs. In collaboration with the team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and lead on the concept note or proposal development while liaising with interested partners and stakeholders to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector. Lead, plan and conduct nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol, for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed. Lead the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff of ALIGHT in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context. Support nutrition staff and supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and ensuring that nutrition project beneficiaries are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health and disaster prevention and preparedness
Typically, a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or related field. Master’s degree in Public health nutrition or equivalent in Nutrition/Public Health from recognized learning institution is preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 3-5 years of relative and progressive experience in Nutrition sector. Proven experience in managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC in multiple locations Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops Experience in budget management, logistics and Human Resources management Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
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Vacancy title:
Nutrition Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Management, Human Resources]
Jobs at:
Alight
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, November 14 2025
Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali | Rwanda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Nutrition Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the nutrition programs at the field level are implemented in line with the MOH’s guidelines and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines. He or she must be able to provide technical backstopping and conducting nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports. Additionally, the Nutrition Coordinator will work closely with the respective line management to provide input into proposal development and country level strategies as required
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that ALIGHT implementation of the Nutrition activities is conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
- Coordinate and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs.
- In collaboration with the team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and lead on the concept note or proposal development while liaising with interested partners and stakeholders to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector.
- Lead, plan and conduct nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol, for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed.
- Lead the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff of ALIGHT in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
- Support nutrition staff and supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
- Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and ensuring that nutrition project beneficiaries are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health and disaster prevention and preparedness
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
- Typically, a Bachelor degree in Nutrition or related field. Master’s degree in Public health nutrition or equivalent in Nutrition/Public Health from recognized learning institution is preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
- 3-5 years of relative and progressive experience in Nutrition sector.
- Proven experience in managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC in multiple locations
- Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
- Experience in budget management, logistics and Human Resources management
- Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process improvement and team building.
- Ability to manage a diverse team effectively, balance the interests of different stakeholders and provide excellent leadership by maintaining a constructive work environment and setting a positive example.
- Commitment to personally champion ARC’s program vision and mission and inspire others to do the same.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative, result-oriented management style.
- Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation.
- Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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