Nutrition Programme Officer - Gaza

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity – Nutrition Programme Officer

Post location: Gaza Field Office 

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 1005 LoE, Till end of December 2025

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Under overall guidance and supervision of the Health and Nutrition Programme Manager and Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer will support the day-to-day implementation of all nutrition activities implemented by Save the Children. He/she will oversee teams in three Nutrition Sites, which includes Nutrition Counsellors, CMAM Nurse & Community Engagement Workers. The Nutrition Officer will provide technical support to the team and ensure the nutrition services delivered to pregnant women, caregivers of children under 2 and children under 5 and good quality and according to national protocols and guidelines/protocols developed by the nutrition cluster. The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the reporting for their assigned Nutrition Sites and overall running of and accountability for the Nutrition Sites.

SCOPE OF ROLE: 

Reports to:  Nutrition Coordinator

Staff reporting to this post: CMAM Nurse, Nutrition Counsellor, Community Engagement Worker

Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of quality nutrition services at the assigned nutrition facilities and within the served communities.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of nutrition sites in targeted shelters and health centres.
• Provide technical support on IYCF and CMAM for counsellors, nurses and community engagement workers to ensure provision of quality nutrition services.
• Ensure staff are trained on and use national/ nutrition cluster guidelines/SOPs on provision of nutrition services, including IYCF and CMAM.
• Ensure staff adhere to and implement the water, sanitation and hygiene and infection prevention and control measures required at nutrition sites.
• Ensure the availability of adequate nutrition IEC materials, and monitoring and evaluation tools in nutrition sites.
• Ensure adequate stock and supplies in each of the assigned Nutrition Sites to provide requires services and ensure the space is welcoming, safe and comfortable for women and children.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and provide on-the-job coaching for Nutrition Site staff, identifying capacity gaps to feed into capacity building plans for the team.
• Where required, support the Nutrition PM and/or Nutrition Coordinator in delivery of technical orientations and trainings.
• Use standard supervision checklists to monitor and evaluate the quality of nutrition services provided and to create action plans for individual staff members, and nutrition site teams, which are checked on a regular basis.
• Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and

referral between different programs such as IYCF-E, management of wasting, child friendly space, health, food distribution, WASH etc.

• Ensure timely and accurate nutrition data collection and reporting in collaboration with MEAL and nutrition teams.
• Prepare and share regular reports to the Nutrition Coordinator for the assigned Nutrition Sites.
• Attend and actively participant in trainings and teams meeting as requested.
• Perform other duties related to nutrition programme as required, assigned by supervisor
• Ensure effective collaboration and coordination with stakeholders, including nutrition cluster partners, health and nutrition service providers, UN agencies, NGOs and MoH.

In order to be successful, you will bring/have: 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Medical Doctor (MBBS)/ B.Sc. in Nutrition, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing or Midwifery

Essential

• 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• A good understanding of CMAM & IYCF programme
• Excellent interpersonal skill and able to work in a multicultural team
• Motivated and prepared to work in nutrition sites in challenging conditions
• Ability to communicate with the conflict affected population
• Experience of working with NGO
• Experience in individual/group counselling

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities 

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.  

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday 

• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

• Violence against children is no longer tolerated 

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. 

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at Search Jobs - SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com) 

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.