Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and rapidly expanding Ethiopian resident civil society organizations. We are a results-oriented organization committed to implementing efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable interventions across Ethiopia.

Currently, PAD is undertaking a major scale-up of its programs, with a focus on urban destitution, peacebuilding and democratization, child protection, youth development, support for migrant returnees, health, and livelihood development. We are also implementing humanitarian projects, including Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), targeting low-income and vulnerable women, children, youth, and adults.

As part of this expansion, PAD is extending its operations to several regions, including Addis Ababa, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, and the Somali, South Regional State.

PAD would like to hire a qualified professional for the project implemented in Partnership with IRC and donated by the German Postcode Lottery 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based nutrition interventions in 33 kebeles of Mieso Woreda. The officer will provide technical guidance to Community Development Facilitators (CDFs) and ensure alignment with national nutrition guidelines and protocols.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Lead implementation of community-based nutrition activities, including MIYCN, GMP, CMAM screening, and referral services.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical support to CDFs and Community Nutrition Volunteers (CNVs) during outreach and household-level activities.

• Ensure timely and quality growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) services for children under five, including regular weight and MUAC measurement.

• Support active screening for acute malnutrition among children under five and pregnant/lactating women (PLW) and ensure linkage to OTP/SC/IYCF services.

• Oversee and participate in community sensitization and behavior change sessions focusing on optimal IYCF, dietary diversity, and WASH practices.

• Facilitate monthly family dialogue sessions, mother-to-mother support groups, and community nutrition days in collaboration with CNVs.

• Work with health facilities and MHNT teams to ensure effective referral and follow-up of malnutrition cases.

• Monitor the availability and use of anthropometric tools, job aids, and IYCF counseling materials.

• Conduct joint supportive supervision and mentoring of HEWs and CNVs in collaboration with woreda health offices.

• Collect, compile, and validate monthly nutrition reports from CDFs, ensuring timely submission with both data and narrative updates.

• Contribute to capacity-building efforts, including organizing and facilitating training for CDFs and CNVs.

• Participate in nutrition assessment surveys, rapid appraisals, and emergency nutrition response planning.

• Ensure implementation of the project is aligned with national guidelines (CMAM, IYCF, GMP, etc.) and project indicators.

• Identify key nutrition challenges and gaps and propose corrective actions to the Project Coordinator.

• Build strong working relationships with woreda health offices, health facilities, and other partners for improved service integration and coordination.

• Promote community ownership of nutrition activities and work with local structures to ensure sustainability.

• Uphold standards of confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism during service delivery.

• Perform any other nutrition-related tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator to enhance project impact.

• MHNT services.

Job Requirements

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Officer, Nursing or Nutrition from a recognized institution with a valid professional License

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in health and nutrition programs, preferably in a community-based setting.

• Proven experience in implementing CMAM, MIYCN, GMP, or similar community nutrition interventions.

• Experience working in low-resource, rural, or emergency-affected areas is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of national nutrition guidelines and protocols.

• Skilled in community mobilization, supportive supervision, and capacity-building of health workers and CNVs.

• Competent in nutrition data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Familiarity with tools such as MUAC tapes, anthropometric equipment, and nutrition screening registers.

Communication and Language:

• Excellent communication skills and fluency in the local language are required.

• Working knowledge of English for reporting and documentation.

Other Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to travel frequently to hard-to-reach kebeles.

• Good understanding of cultural contexts and sensitivity in community engagement.

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email/internet).

• Motorbike riding skill is a plus (with a valid license preferred).

• team setting with flexibility and cultural sensitivity.

Number required: one

Salary: As per the organization's Salary Scale

Duty Station: Oromia Region, West Hararghe Zone, Mieso

Employment type: contract

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels.  www.padethiopia.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates must send the following application documents with the subject line, Nutrition Officer Mieso

●      Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);

It is highly recommended to include your salary expectations and current salary in the application letter.

●      CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about peacebuilding and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note:

●      Only selected candidates will be contacted.

●      Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

●      This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone:  +251948787677 or +251936342656 

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals