Nutrition Coordinator – Emergency
2025-06-25T09:06:28+00:00
Africa Call Organisation
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FULL_TIME
Chibombo
Mumbwa
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Health Professionals
2025-07-06T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
About the Organization
Africa Call Organisation is a Zambian NGO dedicated to community-driven development. Our mission is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable, through a comprehensive CBR Program addressing the needs of children and youths with disability, with components in education, health, livelihoods, and community empowerment. Our team is looking for a reliable, independent, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Project Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of the activities for a drought emergency response project in the District of Mumbwa and Chibombo.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Nutrition Project Coordinator will be based in Chibombo and Mumbwa and will be responsible for implementing field activities at the district and community levels, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will serve as the primary focal point for coordinating project efforts with district stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH) and District Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) teams, gather information and implement all project activities at community level.
Nutrition and Wash
- Support the implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in partnership with identified GRZ rural health clinics
- Plan and lead technical trainings for health workers and community health volunteers
- Oversee the distribution and the effective management of nutrition supplements among health facilities
- Collaborate with WASH and public health teams to reinforce hygiene and sanitation initiatives in project communities
- Ensure effective data collection from health facilities
Infrastructure and Resource Management
- Support the procurement and supervision of infrastructure development, including borehole rehabilitation, shallow wells, toilet facilities, irrigation systems, grains storage facilities
- Monitor construction progress and quality in collaboration with technical teams and contractors.
Monitoring, Inclusion & Community Engagement
- Conduct community mapping and data collection to support the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.
- Work closely with DMMU and other local authorities to ensure alignment with district priorities and coordination efforts.
- · Promote the active inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), across all project components.
- · Facilitate community mobilization and local ownership of project activities.
- Agriculture and livelihoods
- Support the Agriculture Coordinator to oversee the implementation of agriculture-related project activities at community level, liaising with MoA district officers, extension workers, and smallholder farmers in order to introduce and scale-up climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance drought resilience.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing nutrition-focused projects with NGOs or development agencies, preferably in rural or emergency contexts.
- Strong understanding of IMAM protocols, community-based nutrition programming, and collaboration with public health systems.
- Knowledge of the local health systems and nutrition challenges in rural Zambia, especially Central Province.
- Excellent facilitation and community mobilization skills, particularly with women’s groups, CHWs, and local leaders.
- Knowledge of project management, budgeting and financial analysis, report writing, and M&E processes.
- Highly independent and willing to be based in a rural field location (Mumbwa and Chibombo) and travel regularly within the project area.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with District Health Offices, health facility staff, and community structures.
- Ability to collect and manage field data accurately, and to compile concise and clear reports
- Fluency in English and proficiency in local languages
- Possession of a valid motorbike driver’s license
- Familiarity with the administrative, cultural, and geographic context of Mumbwa and Chibombo districts.
- Strong commitment to the values and mission of the organization, including equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
Duties and Responsibilities The Nutrition Project Coordinator will be based in Chibombo and Mumbwa and will be responsible for implementing field activities at the district and community levels, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will serve as the primary focal point for coordinating project efforts with district stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH) and District Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) teams, gather information and implement all project activities at community level. Nutrition and Wash Support the implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in partnership with identified GRZ rural health clinics Plan and lead technical trainings for health workers and community health volunteers Oversee the distribution and the effective management of nutrition supplements among health facilities Collaborate with WASH and public health teams to reinforce hygiene and sanitation initiatives in project communities Ensure effective data collection from health facilities Infrastructure and Resource Management Support the procurement and supervision of infrastructure development, including borehole rehabilitation, shallow wells, toilet facilities, irrigation systems, grains storage facilities Monitor construction progress and quality in collaboration with technical teams and contractors. Monitoring, Inclusion & Community Engagement Conduct community mapping and data collection to support the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework. Work closely with DMMU and other local authorities to ensure alignment with district priorities and coordination efforts. · Promote the active inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), across all project components. · Facilitate community mobilization and local ownership of project activities. Agriculture and livelihoods Support the Agriculture Coordinator to oversee the implementation of agriculture-related project activities at community level, liaising with MoA district officers, extension workers, and smallholder farmers in order to introduce and scale-up climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance drought resilience.
Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience implementing nutrition-focused projects with NGOs or development agencies, preferably in rural or emergency contexts. Strong understanding of IMAM protocols, community-based nutrition programming, and collaboration with public health systems. Knowledge of the local health systems and nutrition challenges in rural Zambia, especially Central Province. Excellent facilitation and community mobilization skills, particularly with women’s groups, CHWs, and local leaders. Knowledge of project management, budgeting and financial analysis, report writing, and M&E processes. Highly independent and willing to be based in a rural field location (Mumbwa and Chibombo) and travel regularly within the project area. Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with District Health Offices, health facility staff, and community structures. Ability to collect and manage field data accurately, and to compile concise and clear reports Fluency in English and proficiency in local languages Possession of a valid motorbike driver’s license Familiarity with the administrative, cultural, and geographic context of Mumbwa and Chibombo districts. Strong commitment to the values and mission of the organization, including equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field. At least 3 years of experience implementing nutrition-focused projects with NGOs or development agencies, preferably in rural or emergency contexts. Strong understanding of IMAM protocols, community-based nutrition programming, and collaboration with public health systems. Knowledge of the local health systems and nutrition challenges in rural Zambia, especially Central Province. Excellent facilitation and community mobilization skills, particularly with women’s groups, CHWs, and local leaders. Knowledge of project management, budgeting and financial analysis, report writing, and M&E processes. Highly independent and willing to be based in a rural field location (Mumbwa and Chibombo) and travel regularly within the project area. Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with District Health Offices, health facility staff, and community structures. Ability to collect and manage field data accurately, and to compile concise and clear reports Fluency in English and proficiency in local languages Possession of a valid motorbike driver’s license Familiarity with the administrative, cultural, and geographic context of Mumbwa and Chibombo districts. Strong commitment to the values and mission of the organization, including equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
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Vacancy title:
Nutrition Coordinator – Emergency
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Health Professionals]
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Africa Call Organisation
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, July 6 2025
Duty Station:
Chibombo | Mumbwa | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Organization
Africa Call Organisation is a Zambian NGO dedicated to community-driven development. Our mission is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable, through a comprehensive CBR Program addressing the needs of children and youths with disability, with components in education, health, livelihoods, and community empowerment. Our team is looking for a reliable, independent, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Project Coordinator to ensure the effective implementation of the activities for a drought emergency response project in the District of Mumbwa and Chibombo.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Nutrition Project Coordinator will be based in Chibombo and Mumbwa and will be responsible for implementing field activities at the district and community levels, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. The Project Coordinator will serve as the primary focal point for coordinating project efforts with district stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH) and District Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) teams, gather information and implement all project activities at community level.
Nutrition and Wash
- Support the implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) program in partnership with identified GRZ rural health clinics
- Plan and lead technical trainings for health workers and community health volunteers
- Oversee the distribution and the effective management of nutrition supplements among health facilities
- Collaborate with WASH and public health teams to reinforce hygiene and sanitation initiatives in project communities
- Ensure effective data collection from health facilities
Infrastructure and Resource Management
- Support the procurement and supervision of infrastructure development, including borehole rehabilitation, shallow wells, toilet facilities, irrigation systems, grains storage facilities
- Monitor construction progress and quality in collaboration with technical teams and contractors.
Monitoring, Inclusion & Community Engagement
- Conduct community mapping and data collection to support the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.
- Work closely with DMMU and other local authorities to ensure alignment with district priorities and coordination efforts.
- · Promote the active inclusion of vulnerable groups, including women and persons with disabilities (PWDs), across all project components.
- · Facilitate community mobilization and local ownership of project activities.
- Agriculture and livelihoods
- Support the Agriculture Coordinator to oversee the implementation of agriculture-related project activities at community level, liaising with MoA district officers, extension workers, and smallholder farmers in order to introduce and scale-up climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance drought resilience.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing nutrition-focused projects with NGOs or development agencies, preferably in rural or emergency contexts.
- Strong understanding of IMAM protocols, community-based nutrition programming, and collaboration with public health systems.
- Knowledge of the local health systems and nutrition challenges in rural Zambia, especially Central Province.
- Excellent facilitation and community mobilization skills, particularly with women’s groups, CHWs, and local leaders.
- Knowledge of project management, budgeting and financial analysis, report writing, and M&E processes.
- Highly independent and willing to be based in a rural field location (Mumbwa and Chibombo) and travel regularly within the project area.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with District Health Offices, health facility staff, and community structures.
- Ability to collect and manage field data accurately, and to compile concise and clear reports
- Fluency in English and proficiency in local languages
- Possession of a valid motorbike driver’s license
- Familiarity with the administrative, cultural, and geographic context of Mumbwa and Chibombo districts.
- Strong commitment to the values and mission of the organization, including equity, sustainability, and community empowerment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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