Nutrition & Health Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization established in 1979, dedicated to combating hunger and addressing dangerous situations that threaten the lives of men, women, and children. The organization operates in over forty-six countries and employs around 500 expatriates and more than 5,000 local staff. Its mission focuses on four key areas: nutrition, health, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and water and sanitation, aiming to provide effective solutions to end world hunger.

Job Overview:
The Nutrition and coordinator" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Health Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, providing strategic direction and technical oversight for Action Against Hunger’s Health and Nutrition programming across Gaza and the West Bank. This role involves contributing to mission strategy, conducting needs assessments, and developing programs that meet technical standards while responding to evolving needs. The Coordinator will also manage technical specialists and program managers, ensuring high-quality program delivery and strengthening the capacities of staff and partners. The position emphasizes the integration of Health and Nutrition with other sectors such as Mental Health and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Food Security, ensuring a comprehensive response to the needs of the communities served.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Nutrition and Health Coordinator include: 1) Providing strategic leadership and technical oversight of Health and Nutrition programs across Gaza and the West Bank, ensuring alignment with Action Against Hunger's technical policies and international standards. 2) Supporting multisectoral integration during program implementation, including coordination between Health and Nutrition, WASH, Food Security, and MHPSS services. 3) Conducting regular technical reviews to identify quality gaps and recommend corrective actions. 4) Leading Health and Nutrition needs assessments and surveys, coordinating the development of assessment methodologies and reporting. 5) Identifying funding opportunities and leading technical contributions to proposals and concept notes. 6) Representing Action Against Hunger in Health and Nutrition Clusters and relevant technical working groups, contributing to coordinated priorities and response planning. 7) Developing and maintaining relationships with national authorities, UN agencies, donors, and local partners to promote collaboration and complementarity in programming.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree and/or master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, or a related field. A solid understanding of project cycle management is essential, along with proven experience in proposal writing and strategic planning. Strong technical knowledge of emergency Health and Nutrition interventions, including Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E), is required. Familiarity with nutrition assessments and national Health and Nutrition protocols is also necessary, while knowledge of MHPSS is desirable.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a degree or master’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, or a related field. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of health and nutrition programming in humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in humanitarian Health and Nutrition programming is required, with at least 3 years in a program manager or technical coordinator role. Candidates should have experience working with local and international partners in implementing Health and Nutrition interventions and capacity building for staff and partners. Previous experience in managing mother-baby friendly spaces and knowledge of the occupied Palestinian territories is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is mandatory. Proficiency in Arabic is preferable but not required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is also necessary for effective communication and reporting.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Amman or Jerusalem, with possible travel to the West Bank, Gaza, or Cairo, depending on visa requirements. The contract duration is 12 months with the possibility of extension. The salary will be according to Action Against Hunger's salary scale, and a difficult context allowance will be provided as per the organization's policy. The benefits package includes life, accident, health, and repatriation insurance, emotional care services, accommodation support, and paid leave. Note that this package applies only to foreign applications, and national applications will follow different conditions according to Action Against Hunger policies. Given the urgency of this position, the vacancy may close before the stated deadline.