Nutrition Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB DESCRIPTION (NUTRITION OFFICER)

Association for Social Transformation and Humanitarians Assistance (ASTHA Nepal), was established on 1996  with the objective to contribute to the socioeconomic transformation of the country for the upliftment of living standard of rural people by enhancing their awareness on socio-economic, cultural and environmental issues through various development programs related to awareness raising, entrepreneurship development, community infrastructure development, environment protection, skill development and sustainable development of natural systems. The rationale behind the inception of ASTHA is the realization that the problems of poverty and rural backwardness cannot be addressed through efforts of the government alone and complementary programs and initiatives should come from the non-governmental sector as well. The basic purpose of ASTHA, therefore, is to work with the poor, Dalits, indigenous, and disadvantaged people, and their organizations/groups at the grassroots level as a mechanism for enhancing their capacity for rural development. 

As a Cooperating Partner of the World Food Programme (WFP), ASTHA Nepal will implement the project End Hidden Hunger and Build Climate Resilience for Millions by Pioneering the Nutrition Enrichment of Underutilized Staples with federal, provincial and eight selected local governments of Koshi and Gandaki provinces. The project strengthens national capacity to promote the production, fortification, market linkages and consumption of millet and sorghum. The position will support evidence generation, quality assurance, social and behaviour change, value chain strengthening, community engagement, monitoring and documentation.

Post: Nutrition Officer (2 positions)

Duty Station: Project locations in Koshi and Gandaki Provinces (one officer per province, indicatively; selected local levels)

Duration: 1 Years with the possibility of extension

Report to: Project Coordinator 

Salary: As per organizational policy

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare local level work plans and implement project activities in assigned local levels in close coordination with local governments, health and agriculture offices.
• Support collection of millet and sorghum samples from selected local levels for nutrient profiling and bioavailability studies, and coordinate their packing and transport to laboratories.
• Support local level landscape analysis and the dissemination of findings, reports and policy briefs to local stakeholders.
• Support rollout of the communication and consumer awareness plan, including community fairs, gatherings and youth mobilization, to promote millet and sorghum consumption.
• Facilitate orientation of Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) and health workers on millet and sorghum recipes, and support food demonstrations at healthy mothers’ groups using job aids.
• Support schools and local governments to integrate millet and sorghum recipes and products into school mid-day meal menus.
• Provide technical support to local governments on value chain and nutrition planning.
• Support private millers with micro-feeders and technical guidance for fortified millet and sorghum flour production, and support product development and market linkages.
• Facilitate trainings, orientations, demonstrations and exposure visits for farmers, millers, FCHVs, teachers and local government staff.
• Coordinate with municipal agriculture sections, health facilities, schools, cooperatives and other stakeholders to leverage local resources and expertise.
• Collect activity data and participant records, and document case and success stories; submit them to the M&E Officer and the Data and Documentation Assistant on time.
• Ensure meaningful participation of women, marginalized groups and vulnerable households in project activities in line with GEDSI principles, protection and accountability to affected people.
• Support the Programme Coordinator in planning, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting to WFP, including monthly and quarterly progress reports and event reports.

Required Qualification & Experience

Academic: Minimum Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Technology, Dietetics, Agriculture or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• At least two years of professional experience in community-based nutrition, food security, nutrition sensitive agriculture or livelihood projects.
• Experience in social and behaviour change, community mobilization or working with FCHVs, schools, farmer groups and cooperatives is desirable.
• Experience working with local government structures and health and agriculture sectors in Nepal is desirable; knowledge of the Multi sectoral Nutrition Plan (MSNP) is an advantage.
• Experience with millet, sorghum, food fortification or value chain promotion is an added advantage.

Skills, Attitude and Behavior

• Good command of English and Nepali, written and spoken; knowledge of the local language of the project area preferred.
• Effective communication, facilitation, reporting and documentation skills.
• Good computer skills, including MS Office and data management.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to project decisions.
• Willingness to live in the project area and travel frequently to field locations.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments.
• Good understanding and application of GEDSI, safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) principles.

HOW TO APPLY

Potential candidates are invited to apply by submitting an application letter indicating the position, along with an updated CV including contact information for two referees. Applications should be sent to astha.vacancy@gmail.com and must be received no later than 19 November 2026. ASTHA NEPAL encourages a diverse workforce and practices affirmative action in favor of candidates from Women, Dalits, Janajatis, Madhesi and people with disabilities. Individuals from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. ASTHA NEPAL retains the right to cancel, postpone, or modify the entire recruitment process without the obligation to provide any specific reasons.

For more information, please visit: www.asthanepal.com.np