Food and Nutrition Security Specialist

Shushilan

Shushilan

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Summary

  • Vacancy: 1
  • Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
  • Minimum Salary: Negotiable
  • Experience: At least 7 years
  • Published: 11 Nov 2024

Requirements

Education

  • Master’s in food security and nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture, or a related field from a recognized institution. (Candidates with a PhD are strongly encouraged to apply)

    Experience

    • At least 7 years
    • The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
      NGO

    Additional Requirements

      • Experience in developing/adapting implementation manual, training modules, user guides, and training and coaching of volunteers, agricultural extension staff.

      • Proven experience working on World Bank, international NGO, or government-funded development projects, especially those targeting poverty alleviation, nutrition, or climate resilience will be considered an asset.

      • Experience in designing and implementing training programs, capacity-building initiatives, and community-based livestock projects in rural or low-resource settings.

      • Experience managing multi-stakeholder projects with strict timelines, ideally within international development.

      • Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and donors.

      • Experience conducting capacity-building sessions, especially for field staff and local organizations in food security and nutrition.

      • Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture practices and strategies to support household adaptation to climate change.

      • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and coordinate with finance, logistics, and operations teams to support project goals.

      • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work effectively in diverse community settings.

      • Written and oral communication skills in English and Bengali

      • Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

      Responsibilities & Context

      • Proven experience in designing and implementing food security and nutrition improvement programs.
      • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition-sensitive agriculture and food security programs.
      • Practical knowledge on global policy developments in agriculture and food security to identify effective, evidence-based interventions addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable women and children in Bangladesh.
      • Lead the development and delivery of nutrition education initiatives and nutrition-sensitive agriculture training programs, aligned with World Bank/ADB/International donor funding requirements.
      • Monitor and evaluate program performance using data-driven insights, and continuously improve initiatives based on lessons learned, in accordance with World Bank evaluation frameworks.
      • Document best practices, success stories, and recommendations to inform future program design and share knowledge with the external partners.
      • Document best practices, success stories, and recommendations to inform future program design and share knowledge with donor and other external partners.
      • Collaborate with local and international partners to align project activities with global and national food security policies and practices.

      Skills & Expertise

      Food and Nutrition

      Employment Status

      Contractual

      Job Location

      Anywhere in Bangladesh

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