Nutrition Officer

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.
 

Leads nutrition program implementation and ensures screening, referral, and treatment of malnourished cases in accordance with national protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise nutrition services delivery in all health facilities.
2. Ensure timely supply and correct use of nutrition commodities and supplements.
3. Conduct on-site coaching for nutrition counselors and health workers.
4. Monitor and report nutrition indicators through HMIS and ARSDO tools.
5. Coordinate with other program officers to integrate nutrition into health services.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline.
2. Five years of practical experience in nutrition programs.
3. Familiar with IMAM and IYCF guidelines and tools.
4. Fluent in Pashto and Dari; English preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/ApFfwaAJrBj3GFc99 
Required documents:
Updated CV 
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.