Project Officer - Nutrition

• Implement Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and related nutrition programs following national guidelines.
• Support communities to identify nutrition gaps and develop solutions during nutrition and livelihood projects.
• Provide technical assistance to Ministry of Health staff for various nutrition models at county and sub-county levels.
• Work with community health promoters to mobilize and counsel beneficiaries on nutrition interventions.
• Ensure integration of gender, child protection, disability, and advocacy in nutrition interventions.
• Monitor program implementation, manage budgets, and prepare reports as per donor and World Vision guidelines.
• Represent World Vision Kenya in nutrition stakeholder meetings and participate in advocacy and resource mobilization activities.

• At least three years of experience in maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, CMAM, IMAM-surge, and micronutrient supplementation.
• Good knowledge of Ministry of Health systems, nutrition programming models, standards, and guidelines at county and national levels.
• Familiarity with national health and nutrition policies and advocacy structures.
• Experience in community emergency programming and working with NGOs, community groups, and state institutions.
• Understanding of gender inclusion in community interventions.
• Strong analytical, communication, planning, coordination, and reporting skills.
• High professional ethics and integrity.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work well in a team and with minimum supervision.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Preferred: experience working in multicultural, multi-location, values-driven teams.
• Preferred: experience with donor-funded programs and nutrition programming in emergency and developmental contexts.

Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 25 October 2026.