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District Coordinator for ENRICH MNP Programme in Thakurgaon District, Bangladesh

Nutrition International (formerly Micronutrient Initiative) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy, and integrate nutrition into broader development programmes. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

The ENRICH Project

The Enhancing Nutrition Services to Improve Maternal and Child Health (ENRICH) project in Africa and Asia aims to improve the health and nutrition status of mothers, newborns and children in select regions of Bangladesh, Kenya, Myanmar, Pakistan and Tanzania. The project seeks to achieve this goal through strengthening of health systems with an emphasis on community outreach services, improving nutrition of pregnant women, infants and young children during the first 1000 days from conception to 24 months of age, and ensuring accountability of results at all levels. ENRICH takes a comprehensive approach to: i) improve delivery of essential health services, including basic nutrition and nutrition-sensitive services to mothers, pregnant women, newborns and children under two; ii) Increase production, consumption and utilization of nutritious foods and micronutrient supplements; and iii) strengthen gender-responsive governance, policy and public engagement in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in Canada and target countries.

ENRICH is funded by Global Affairs Canada and World Vision Canada. It is implemented by World Vision Canada (WVC) and Nutrition International (NI), with WVC as the consortium lead. This consortium works closely with other Canadian and international partners including Harvest Plus, the Canadian Society for International Health, the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Hospital for Sick Children.

The project is expected to increase the access to basic nutrition and health services to a total of 2.09 billion people, including 835,000 women and 740,000 children. In Bangladesh, ENRICH will be implemented in Thakurgaon district and is expected to directly benefit 234,500 pregnant and lactating women and young children, and nearly half a million people in total.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to network and negotiate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, especially at district and sub-district level to achieve the objectives of the programme.
• Good knowledge of the Bangladesh health system
• Good skills in planning, organizing and monitoring field level activities.
• Ability to innovate, analyze issues critically, and understand local context, culture, norms and power structure
• Fluency in English (reading, writing and oratory skills) is a prerequisite.
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Computer operating skill in MS word, MS excel and power point is mandatory.
• Experience of working in partnership / collaboration with GoB and NGOs will be an added advantage.

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How to apply?

Please submit the following documents electronically in one file: curriculum vitae, a suitability note for the position of “District Coordinator - ENRICH Programme" and names of three (3) referees to the following email address proposalsbangladesh@nutritionintl.org.

The applications should be in MS Word, and should have subject “District Coordinator - ENRICH Programme”. The closing date for receiving applications is March 31, 2019. Only short listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for interview. Monthly fees for this position is BDT 50,000. Travel and other expenses will be provided in addition. Selected candidate will be hired on 11 months contract.