Project Officer (Health & Nutrition) (Kosti) – Plan International
Job Description
| Organization | Plan International |
| Requisition ID | 50844 |
| Job Title | Project Officer (Health & Nutrition) |
| Location | Kosti |
| Type of Role | Fixed Term 12 months Contract |
| Reports to | Project Manager |
| Grade | C2 |
| Closing Date | 11 November 2024 |
The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.
We won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Project Officer (Health & Nutrition) will provide:
technical support for the design, implementation, and monitoring of health and nutrition activities in targeted project locations, with a specific focus on behavior change communications. The role will ensure high-quality implementation of all nutrition activities in sponsorship development areas and gathering points, overseeing coordination with SMoH, field nutritionists, and community volunteers.
The position involves overseeing:
the delivery of health and nutrition interventions, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints, and supporting compliance with child safeguarding measures. The role requires close collaboration with health and nutrition specialists, field teams, and local community representatives to foster transparency, ownership, and sustainability of health and nutrition activities. It also includes managing data collection, nutritional surveys, and monitoring of beneficiary outcomes, as well as coordinating with logistics to ensure supplies and resources are available at designated health centers.
Essential criteria for this role include:
a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related studies, along with a minimum of three years of field-level experience in health and nutrition, ideally within a similar position. The candidate should possess strong planning, organizational, and time-management skills, with a solid command of both English and Arabic. They must demonstrate resilience, cultural sensitivity, and the capacity to work in challenging, post-conflict environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with international development or humanitarian NGOs are also required.
Do you have what it takes?
If you have a passion for improving health and nutrition outcomes, a commitment to empowering communities, and the technical expertise needed to deliver impactful health interventions, this role could be your opportunity to make a difference. Join us in creating lasting, positive change for children and families in White Nile State.
For more information regarding the person and role specification, please click the following link: Project Officer Health & Nutrition Job Description
The physical environment for the Project Officer (Health & Nutrition):
typically involves a combination of community and office settings, with significant demands for field visits to various project sites. The role requires adaptability to work both indoors and outdoors, often in rural and potentially resource-limited areas, engaging directly with local communities, health facilities, and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of health and nutrition activities.
Location: White Nile, Kosti
Type of Role: Fixed Term 12 months Contract
Reports to: Project Manager
Grade: C2
Closing Date: 11 November 2024
