Programme Officer (Nutrition and Health)

EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Programme Officer (Nutrition and Health)

VACANCY REF: ACFPONUT

DATE OF VACANCY: 07/05/2025

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) Nepal is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending child hunger. Recognised as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, ACF saves the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. With more than 40 years of expertise in emergency situations of conflict, natural disaster and chronic food insecurity, ACF runs life-saving programmes in over 45 countries benefitting seven million people each year. With head offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. Every year, our 7,500+ field workers help over 21 million people in over 45 countries worldwide. As a non-governmental, non-profit, non-religious organisation, we are committed to principled humanitarian action as outlined in our International Charter of Principles: independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to affected populations, professionalism and transparency.

Contract type: Fixed term contract

Position: Programme Officer (Nutrition and Health)

Duration: Till 31 December 2025 

Duty station: Kathmandu Valley with more than 50% field visit

Number of positions: 1

Reporting to: Program Manager

The Programme Officer (Nutrition and Health) is responsible for:

Key responsibilities 1: Partnership and Coordination

• Foster and maintain partnerships with local government, community representatives, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the GNC team and other relevant organizations to align activities with municipal and national Multi-sectoral programs.
• Facilitate regular meetings and updates with stakeholders to ensure collaborative implementation.

Key Responsibilities 2: Implementation and Scale-Up of Interventional Research

• Oversee the preparation and implementation of the locally-adapted multi-sectorial intervention package for MAM children under 5 and their families, based on Phase II outcomes.
• Lead the mass screening in 2025 to identify MAM cases across Belaka Municipality.
• Ensure identification of households with MAM children through regular assessments at health facilities and campaigns.
• Manage referrals of MAM children to health facilities for appropriate care and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children as per protocol.
• Ensure linkages with Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) and local social safety net programs.
• Monitor the introduction and follow-up of the intervention package in all nine wards, ensuring adherence to government programs.

Key responsibilities 3: Analysis and Dissemination

• Oversee data collection and analysis related to MAM interventions and outcomes.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings.
• Lead the dissemination of research findings to stakeholders, local government, and relevant forums.
• Contribute to policy briefs or recommendations based on research outcomes.

Key responsibilities 4: Programme Management

• Develop and manage work plans, timelines, and budgets for Phase III activities.
• Supervise field staff and coordinate with health workers and FCHVs.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and project protocols.
• Provide regular progress reports to the GNC team and stakeholders

Key responsibility 5: Other 

• Proactively support ACFs commitments to gender equality, child protection and disability sensitivity
• Comply with Safeguarding Policy and the relevant annexed policies, which fall under its scope.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience (preferably in nutrition or public health interventions); or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in stakeholder coordination and working with local government and community-based programs.
• Strong understanding of malnutrition interventions, particularly MAM and SAM protocols.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and manage field operations.
• Proficiency in Nepali and English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with Udayapur, Belaka Municipality or similar contexts is an advantage.

Applications:

Interested Nepali applicants with suitable skills are requested to submit a motivation letter, updated CV, Salary expectation with three referees through email: recruitment@np-actionagainsthunger.org by 21 May 2025 by 5 pm Nepal time.

The Vacancy Reference (ACFPONUT) must be mentioned in the subject of the email otherwise the application may be disqualified.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process. ACF reserves the right to reject any or all applications. Telephonic inquiries will not be entertained.

Action Against Hunger | Action Contre la Faim (ACF) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people with disabilities and members from disadvantaged /underrepresented ethnic groups.