Project Officer at Nutrition International

Project Officer at Nutrition International

Project Officer, Youth Engagement, BRIGHT Project

Nutrition International

Location: Tabora, Tanzania

Deadline for Submission: 31st July, 2025

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

About the role

The Project Officer Youth Engagement will lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of activities across eight councils, working closely with the project team and government stakeholders to ensure the timely and effective achievement of project objectives. This role will be pivotal in enhancing the delivery of sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and gender-based violence prevention and response services to adolescents.

The Project Officer Youth Engagement will oversee adolescent engagement activities that align with the project’s gender-responsive, multi-sectoral approach, driving increased community-level uptake of these services. The position involves direct engagement with one council and supervision of Council Coordinators across the remaining councils, ensuring quality implementation and timely, accurate reporting. To enable close coordination with local government officials and stakeholders, the role will be based within one of the BRIGHT project implementation councils.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of Council Coordinators to ensure effective implementation of BRIGHT project activities across all assigned councils.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins, offer coaching and mentorship, and ensure Council
• Coordinators have access to the necessary tools, information, and technical support.
• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of adolescent and youth engagement strategies.
• Ensure meaningful participation of adolescents and youth in project activities, and promote access to integrated, adolescent-friendly health and social services.
• Coordinate closely with the BRIGHT Nutrition Project Officer, ASRH and Gender Advisors, and the MEAL team to implement activities at the council level.
• Conduct regular field visits to provide technical support and supervision.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to adolescent champions in each council, supporting their leadership in mobilizing and engaging peers within their communities
• Collaborate with the BRIGHT MEAL Officer and implementing partners to execute the project’s
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) plans.
• Support the development and functionality of survey tools and systems for collecting high-quality data to regularly monitor SRH and nutrition interventions.
• Contribute to the development of timely, high-quality annual and semi-annual progress reports that align with donor requirements.

About You;

You have;

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, nursing, health/social sciences and public health.
• At least five years working in adolescent and women’s health and nutrition, with a strong focus on increasing service uptake through effective engagement strategies.
• At least four years of experience working with NGOs/International NGOs in public health and nutrition programming.
• Good knowledge of government policies and initiatives related to health, nutrition, and sexual and reproductive health.
• Proficient in national health information systems (DHIS2) and familiar with reporting tools such as MTUHA.
• Skilled in training, mentorship, and providing support to R/CHMTs and health facility staff.
• Excellent skills in community mobilization, advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
• A collaborative team player with a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and a proactive, self-starting approach

What we offer

• A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
• Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
• Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button to submit your application.

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