Employment Type: Project, Full Time
Title: Sr Technical Program Officer, Nutrition Services, Philippines
Location: Manila, Philippines (Open to Philippine Nationals only)
Deadline for submission: January 25, 2025
About Us
Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International's work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.
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 team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
Know your Project / Team
Project aims to improve the health and nutritional well-being of pregnant women and children under five of age across targeted province(s) in the Philippines and address determinants of stunting in children under five years of age.
The project will strive towards improving the quality of the existing service provision through service delivery platforms and adopting gender-responsive approaches that address health systems gaps in (i) human resource capacity, (ii) supply chain management of essential nutrition products, (iii) monitoring and accountability processes, (iv) health management information systems and processes including capacity on using data for decision making, (v) program budgetary planning processes along with (vi) approaches towards community behaviour focusing on socio-cultural and gender norms.
About The Role
The Senior Technical and Program Officer - Nutrition Services will provide technical and programmatic support to the ASP project, ensuring the technical quality, coherence, and timely implementation of project activities. The role will bridge technical nutrition expertise and program coordination, supporting planning, implementation, partner engagement, documentation, and learning across project components, while contributing to adaptive management and continuous improvement.
In this role youwill be responsible to:
- Provide technical guidance to ensure ASP interventions are aligned with national policies, global evidence, and Nutrition International technical standards related to maternal, infant, and young child nutrition, micronutrient interventions, and nutrition service delivery
- Support the design, refinement, and implementation of nutrition service delivery approaches within health systems strengthening and nutrition governance components of the project
- Review and quality assure technical content, workplans, tools, training materials, and guidance documents developed under the project
- Support the Project Director and project team in the development, updating, and implementation of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), annual work plans, and activity schedules
- Coordinate closely with implementing partners, government counterparts (DOH, NNC, Local Government Units), and other stakeholders to support timely and high-quality implementation of project activities
- Support capacity strengthening of government counterparts, implementing partners, and service providers related to nutrition services, health systems strengthening, and governance processes
- Contribute to the development and review of technical briefs, case studies, presentations, and other knowledge products for internal and external audiences
- Contribute technical inputs to donor reports, progress updates, and presentations, ensuring accuracy, coherence, and alignment with approved work plans
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached
Job Description
Requirements
About you
You will have a Master's degree in nutrition, public health, health systems, international development or a related field from a recognized institution, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. with at least 7 to 10 years working experience progressively responsible experience in nutrition and/or public health programs, preferably within low- and middle-income country contexts.
You will come with demonstrated experience of supporting the design and implementation of nutrition or health service delivery programs within government systems. Experience working with government counterparts and familiarity with national health and nutrition systems in the Philippines is a strong asset.
Excellent English language skill (read, write and speak) is a prerequisite. Fluency in local language is also required.
Benefits
What we offer
Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance 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, accommodation 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.
How to apply
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
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The closing date for receiving applications is January 25, 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is PHP 1,164,909/- per annum.
We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NI is a non-smoking work environment. 
