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INTERSOS is an International non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.

Participates in defining, planning, implementing, and monitoring nutrition activities and programs in accordance with INTERSOS protocols and strategies. Coordinates the human and material resources necessary to ensure quality, evidence-based nutrition programming that responds to the needs of affected populations.

Supports the analysis of nutrition data and trends in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator and field teams, ensuring integration with health and protection sectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Program Manager, Medical Coordinator, and the rest of the team, define, implement, and monitor nutrition activities based on INTERSOS project plans and mission strategies. Contribute to exploratory assessments, policy development, annual plans, donor reports, and new project proposals.
• Supervise and support Medical Activity Managers to ensure harmonized implementation of INTERSOS’ nutrition strategy and protocols across projects, maintaining high quality of service delivery.
• Oversee the integration of nutrition services (including CMAM, IYCF, and micronutrient supplementation) in all supported health facilities and mobile teams, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and international best practices.
• Ensure nutrition surveillance systems are in place and effectively used for program design and decision-making, while contributing to data analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate with Project and Programme Managers to establish and maintain collaborative relations with donors, local authorities (including BPHS/EPHS implementers), the DoPH, and relevant nutrition and health actors.
• Actively participate in the Nutrition Cluster and relevant working groups at field level, contributing to the development of tools, strategies, guidance notes, and response plans.
• Facilitate the preparation and finalization of MoUs with key stakeholders to support the implementation of nutrition activities and negotiate access to vulnerable populations.
• Provide technical oversight and coaching to the nutrition teams, ensuring understanding and adherence to protocols, and offering on-the-job mentorship, capacity building, and refresher training.
• Monitor and supervise the performance of Medical Activity Managers and their teams, contribute to performance evaluations, and support HR in recruitment, orientation, and development processes.
• Ensure availability and rational use of nutrition supplies (RUTF, micronutrients, anthropometric tools) in coordination with the Pharmacy and Logistics Units. Monitor consumption patterns and forecast needs to prevent stockouts.
• Collaborate with logistics, MEAL, and medical supply teams to ensure proper tracking of nutrition commodities and timely reporting of gaps and needs.
• In coordination with Health and Protection teams, develop and reinforce internal and external referral systems (e.g., for SAM cases with complications, PLWs with severe anemia, GBV survivors, or children with developmental concerns).
• Ensure that nutrition activities are gender-sensitive, inclusive, and aligned with protection and accountability standards.
• Serve as focal person for staff health and wellness in relation to nutrition (e.g., anemia prevention, awareness sessions).
• In the absence of the Medical Coordinator and Deputy Medical Coordinator, contribute to the interim oversight of nutrition activities during transitions or reduced programming.
• Perform other related duties as requested by line or technical supervisors.

• Advanced university degree in medicine or Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or other relevant health sciences
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in managing nutrition programs in humanitarian settings, including experience with CMAM and IYCF-E.
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected contexts is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with national nutrition protocols and coordination mechanisms in Afghanistan
• Proficiency in nutrition data management, surveillance, and reporting tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools and systems for nutrition and health programs.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards (e.g., Sphere, WHO, UNICEF nutrition guidelines).
• Strong leadership, people management, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic vision and ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Capacity to adapt to challenging environments and travel frequently to the field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to draft high-quality reports and proposals.
• Commitment to INTERSOS humanitarian principles and values.
• Proficiency in English, Pashto, and Dari languages is highly essential [i.e., reading, writing, and speaking]
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, and the  internet)

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Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply 

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