Nutrition Advisor

The Nutrition Advisor will provide technical expertise and leadership in the design, implementation, and oversight of nutrition interventions across the RISE Ethiopia project, ensuring integrated and high-quality service delivery. This role will also provide technical guidance to relevant project staff and partners involved in nutrition activities in the regions and woredas. The Nutrition Advisor will work in close tandem with the MNCH Coordinator to ensure seamless and integrated Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition (MNCH-N) activity implementation.

• Coordinate the implementation of high-impact nutrition interventions across all stages of the continuum of care, from preconception through early childhood, within the MNCH-N framework. 
• Work in close collaboration with the MNCH Coordinator to ensure integrated planning, implementation, and monitoring of all MNCH-Nutrition activities. 
• Provide technical guidance and support for activities related to infant and young child feeding (IYCF-E), community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM including SAM/MAM), micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition counseling services. 
• Ensure the integration of nutrition services within antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), and child health programs. 
• Provide and facilitate on-the-job training, simulation, and mentorship for Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Health Extension Workers (HEWs) on nutrition protocols and quality improvement initiatives. 
• Support the availability and utilization of essential nutrition commodities and supplies at health facilities and community levels. 
• Collaborate with MEL and data teams to ensure effective use of nutrition data for program monitoring, review, and adaptation. 
• Provide technical guidance to regional and woreda-level staff and partners involved in delivering nutrition services, ensuring adherence to national and project guidelines. 

• Advanced degree (MPH, MSc, or equivalent) in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Science, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, and coordinating large-scale nutrition programs, preferably in Ethiopia or similar low-resource settings. 
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance and on-the-job training to healthcare providers and community health workers on nutrition-related topics. 
• Experience in integrating nutrition services within broader MNCH or primary healthcare programs. 
• Experience working with government health structures, health facilities, and local partners. 

• Deep technical knowledge of evidence-based nutrition interventions, including IYCF-E, CMAM (SAM/MAM), micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition assessments. 
• Proficiency in developing and delivering training and mentorship programs for health care workers and community volunteers on nutrition. 
• Strong understanding of data utilization for program monitoring, quality improvement, and informed decision-making in nutrition programs. 
• Knowledge of community-level nutrition approaches and referral systems for malnutrition cases. 
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with strong technical advisory capabilities for regional teams. 
• Commitment to improving nutritional outcomes and integrating services within a comprehensive public health approach. 

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Professional proficiency in Amharic and/or other local Ethiopian languages is highly desirable.

Salary: Between 16,193 and 26,181 USD per annum.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

“Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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 Application Deadline: July 11, 2025

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