Nutrition Specialist (Public Health)

TL;DR

Nutrition Specialist (Public Health): Managing and coordinating nutrition programmes in the Grand Sud regions of Madagascar with an accent on maternal, infant, and child nutrition. Focus on providing technical leadership, monitoring program progress, and coordinating with sub-national stakeholders to achieve sustainable health results.

Location: Duty Station: Ambovombe, Madagascar

Company

hirify.global is a global organization dedicated to saving children's lives and defending their rights in over 190 countries.

What you will do

• Manage and coordinate nutrition interventions across the Grand Sud regions (Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo-Andrefana).
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to sub-national nutrition stakeholders and partners.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate nutrition programmes using results-based management (RBM).
• Provide technical guidance to facilitate sustainable results in maternal, infant, and child nutrition.
• Build networks and partnerships to enhance program delivery and impact.
• Lead innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building within the nutrition sector.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in nutrition, public health, or maternal and child health.
• Proven expertise in nutrition planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and nutrition care.
• Proficiency in French and Malagasy is required.
• Working knowledge of English is required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish).
• Experience with international organizations and emergency nutrition response.
• Expertise in IPC processes and donor reporting.
• Relevant experience in fragile settings and humanitarian contexts at the country level.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability.
• Diverse and passionate work culture focused on children's rights.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Attractive compensation and benefits package.
• Inclusive environment with support for persons with disabilities.
• Paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks.