Position Title: Nutrition Officer
Activation Date: 04 May, 2026 Announced Date: 04 May, 2026 Expire Date: 13 May, 2026
- Job Location: Nuristan
- Nationality: Afghan
- Category: Health Care
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per organization salary scale
- Vacancy Number: ARSDO-HR-2025-014
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Nuristan
- Organization: Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO)
- Years of Experience: Five years of practical experience in nutrition programs.
- Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline.
- Close date: 2026-05-13
About Afghanistan Relief & Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO):
Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.
ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.
ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.
Job Description:
Leads nutrition program implementation and ensures screening, referral, and treatment of malnourished cases in accordance with national protocols.
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise nutrition services delivery in all health facilities.
- Ensure timely supply and correct use of nutrition commodities and supplements.
- Conduct on-site coaching for nutrition counselors and health workers.
- Monitor and report nutrition indicators through HMIS and ARSDO tools.
- Coordinate with other program officers to integrate nutrition into health services.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline.
- Five years of practical experience in nutrition programs.
- Familiar with IMAM and IYCF guidelines and tools.
- Fluent in Pashto and Dari; English preferred.
Submission Guideline:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/ApFfwaAJrBj3GFc99
Required documents:
Updated CV
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/ApFfwaAJrBj3GFc99
