Nutrition Advisor at Protection without Borders (POWIB)

Position Summary

POWIB is seeking a qualified and dynamic Nutrition Advisor to provide technical leadership, oversight, and guidance in the design, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs. The role will focus on improving the quality of nutrition interventions, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and supporting field teams to deliver effective, evidence-based nutrition services.

The Nutrition Advisor will serve as the organization's technical lead on nutrition-related activities, working closely with project managers, M&E, and program staff to ensure effective coordination and integration across projects and donor portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design and Technical Leadership

• Provide overall strategic direction, leadership, and technical guidance for all nutrition-related programming across POWIB's projects, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and humanitarian standards
• Lead the design and development of nutrition project proposals, including logical frameworks, work plans, and budgets that meet donor and national requirements
• Ensure the integration of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions within other sectors (Health, Protection, WASH, and Livelihoods) to achieve holistic community outcomes
• Review and update nutrition technical strategies, SOPs, and operational guidelines to ensure quality implementation and accountability

Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Oversee the rollout of nutrition interventions such as Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Maternal Nutrition, and Micronutrient Supplementation
• Provide continuous technical supervision, on-the-job coaching, and mentorship to field nutrition staff to strengthen program quality and consistency
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress, verify data accuracy, and provide technical support