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Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa provinces, as well as other vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, PHC-WHO, GC7, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Kunduz, Takhar, Kapisa, Kunduz, Ghazni and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

The Nutrition Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the nutrition-related aspects of the project. This role involves supervising nutrition programs, ensuring the quality of services, and providing guidance to field staff.

• Responsible for the overall nutrition (IMAM) activities in the Province.
• Responsible for designing and establishing an effective and supportive supervision system within the project.
• Visit the IPD, OPD SAM sites, GM, and MIYCN program on a regular basis and find out the deviations from the set targets and standards, identify weak areas, and find reasonable and proper solutions
• Ensure adherence to national and international nutrition guidelines and standards.
• Oversee the collection of nutrition data and indicators.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepares timely nutrition project reports, provides feedback, prepares action plans, and follow up
• Responsible for organizing nutrition initial and refresher training for existing HF staff/ CHWs and CHSs that will be conducted based on the work plan.
• Promotes support to HPs through CHS and community health Shuras regarding the nutrition program.
• Compiles reports generated by IPD/OPD SAM sites, GM, IYCF, and MNT and prepares summary reports in the nutrition database.
• Ensure the health facilities have functional and proper IPD/OPD SAM sites.
• Ensure that all supplies and food commodities are available in each health facility
• Ensure to establish an effective mechanism to prevent from shortage of food commodities in the HFs
• Ensure safe, clean, and proper storage of all supplies and other food commodities within the warehouse.
• Engage with local communities to raise awareness about nutrition and health issues.
• Supervising the consumption of nutritional supplements at the HF level.
• Prepare regular reports on nutrition program performance.
• Maintain accurate records of program activities and outcomes.
• Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor.

• Bachelor's in Curative Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, or Public Health
• At least 3 years of Proven experience in nutrition program supervision and implementation.
• Knowledge of national and international nutrition guidelines and standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with Afghan nutrition programs and community engagement is a plus.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on November 13, 2025. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

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BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

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