Employment Type: Project, Full Time (4.5 Years)
Title: Project Officer – Nutrition Governance, Philippines
Location: Manila, Philippines (Open to Philippine Nationals only)
Deadline for submission: May 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 that aims to improve the health and nutritional well-being of pregnant women and children under five across four provinces 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 you
You will have a Master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following areas: Nutrition, Public health, International development and/or a related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in project management with a strong focus on nutrition programs. You will come with a demonstrated expertise in, and experience strengthening nutrition governance, including development of nutrition policies and plans; multisectoral coordination mechanisms such as national or subnational nutrition coordination committees or working groups; nutrition financing, advocacy, tracking and reporting of nutrition expenditures.
Excellent English language skill (read, write and speak) is a prerequisite. Fluency in local language is also required.
About the role
The Project Officer – Nutrition Governance will support the design and implementation of the nutrition governance components across four regions, and these will include development of multisectoral and gender responsive nutrition action plans, support to nutrition coordination, evidence generation for program design and advocacy, and improving nutrition program accountability. Ultimately, these components will contribute to inclusive, accountable, and gender-responsive nutrition governance that strengthens nutrition programming in the Philippines. Working closely with the Project Manager to align activities with the framework of the Philippines Plan of Action for Nutrition, they will provide technical oversight, ensure high-quality programming, and manage partnerships with implementing partners, government, and other stakeholders In this role you will be responsible to:
- Provide technical leadership to ensure that all governance-related interventions are evidence-based, contextually relevant, and aligned with both the project goals and national priorities.
- Coordinate technical backstopping and quality assurance for partner- or consultant-led activities to ensure alignment with technical standards and achievement of defined governance objectives.
- Lead the nutrition governance component of the Philippines project, working in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Project Director to develop, implement and monitor the nutrition governance sections of the Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and Annual Work Plans.
- Liaise and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure efficient coordination and effective implementation of project activities.
- Participate in nutrition sector and multisectoral nutrition forums, contributing to the development of nutrition policies, strategies and action plans, as well as program planning and budgeting processes.
- Collaborate closely with the Monitoring, Data and Learning (MDL) team to implement and monitor project plans, ensuring timely data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure project assessments and evaluations are conducted in a timely way and in line with NI’s high standards for technical quality and data integrity.
For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description
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
How to apply?
Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
To apply please visit: https://bit.ly/3GuzL2C
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The closing date for receiving applications is May 25, 2025.
Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NI is a non-smoking work environment.
