Overview
Save the Children is seeking a Project Coordinator – Health and Nutrition to lead the implementation of an integrated, ECHO-funded multi-sector nutrition response. The position will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of integrated health, nutrition, WASH, protection, and cash/voucher assistance activities at district level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of an integrated, ECHO-funded multi-sector nutrition response.
- Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of integrated health, nutrition, WASH, protection, and cash/voucher assistance activities at district level.
- Ensure all interventions are implemented on time, to high quality standards, and in full compliance with donor and national guidelines.
- Strengthen district-level systems, support health facilities, and ensure vulnerable children and families have access to essential services.
- Monitor, report, and use health and nutrition data to inform programme delivery.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and nutrition programming, preferably in CMAM/IMAM and Primary Health Care programmes.
- Demonstrated experience working with district health systems and government coordination mechanisms.
- Strong experience supervising health facilities, community health workers, and community-based structures.
- Solid technical knowledge of: CMAM/IMAM protocols, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Primary Health Care including IMCI and ANC, WASH in health facilities, Protection and MHPSS integration.
- Experience in emergency or shock-responsive programmes.
- Proven ability in monitoring, reporting, and using health and nutrition data to inform programme delivery.
- Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple partners and stakeholders.
- Willingness and ability to travel to field locations.
- Desirable: Experience working with ECHO-funded programmes.
- Desirable: Experience with cash or voucher assistance programming.
- Desirable: Familiarity with DHIS2 and national HMIS systems.
- Desirable: Previous experience working with Save the Children or within a consortium-based programme.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Health Sciences, or a related field.
