Nutrition Specialist (CREATE Project)

About the role

World Vision is recruiting a Nutrition Specialist for its CREATE Project in Myanmar, a fixed-term local position. The role supports nutrition programmes for vulnerable children, covering technical guidance, training, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination with health departments and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop strategies and action plans for programme quality assurance and improved outcomes
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual workplans and budget calculations for nutritional development activities
• Develop context-friendly guidelines, training curricula and communication materials on nutrition
• Deliver technical training to staff, volunteers and VHC members and provide ongoing coaching to implementers
• Take part in capacity-building activities in Myanmar and within the World Vision partnership
• Gather primary and secondary data and support baseline and endline surveys and needs assessments
• Help strengthen field-level staff and volunteers' ability to monitor and evaluate project interventions
• Assist the Health Department and Zonal Health Specialist with regular monitoring visits
• Support project management reports in donor formats and organize regional and township forums, trainings and workshops on nutrition awareness and hygienic practices
• Liaise with government, NGOs, CSOs, CBOs and UN agencies for joint implementation and shared learning

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of experience implementing nutrition programmes under qualified health professionals, with proven results
• Previous experience in MNCH projects, preferably in nutrition
• Bachelor's degree in Community Health or Nursing, or Master's in a related field
• In-depth knowledge of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and links between nutrition and other health and development interventions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Burmese

Required skills

• Training development and facilitation skills
• Project management and development experience, including assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge of programme design, monitoring and evaluation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office