Vacancy Announcement for Health and Nutrition System Officer based in Surkhet

Vacancy Announcement

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As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE has been operational in Nepal since 1978 and works in partnerships with government and non-government stakeholders across the spectrum of humanitarian action and long-term development programs. We create local solutions to poverty and inequality and seek dignity for everyone every day and during times of crisis. CARE puts women and girls at the center of everything we do because they have proven to be the best hope for creating lasting change in the world.

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The POSHAN/ MCW in Nepal will be implemented in Sudurpaschim, Karnali, Lumbini, and Madhesh Provinces, targeting five districts with high rates of poverty, poor health and nutrition outcomes, and high rates of food and nutrition insecurity. The POSHAN/ MCW aims to improve the wellbeing of children and their mothers in targeted districts of Nepal. Activities aim to strengthen the health and nutrition system; improve care and feeding practices; provide nutrition education, enhance dietary diversity, increase household food security; promote food safety and hygiene; and women’s empowerment and leadership for decision making. The POSHAN project is implemented in partnership with iDE and MAP International.

CARE Nepal hereby invites applications, for the below mentioned position from interested Nepalese candidates. (Click on the links below for more Job details):

1. Health and Nutrition System Officer based in Surkhet

Health and Nutrition System Officer, (HNSO) will be responsible for providing technical support to the district project and partner team in the process of planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and advocacy of Mother and Child Wellbeing Partnership Program’s (MCWPP) health and nutrition approaches and activities under the health system strengthening component. The Incumbent will be closely working with the provincial technical team included health, food and nutrition and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in designing packages and implementing maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN) and health system strengthening activities at local and district level.

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CARE Nepal participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Nepal’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

CARE places human dignity at the centre of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (PSHEA) of vulnerable adults, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE initiates rigorous investigation of complaints that indicate a possible violation of this policy and takes appropriate disciplinary action, as warranted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

We offer fully flexible work norms to staff in good standing. Staff and line managers are fully empowered and accountable for results; hard work alone is insufficient.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.carenepal.org and complete the application process. The last date for submitting the application is 17:00 hours, June 5, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Telephone enquiries will not be entertained.