Employment Type: Project, Full Time

Title: Program Officer – Anemia (REACTS-IN), Bangladesh

Location: Dhaka Bangladesh

Deadline for submission: April 13, 2025

About us

Nutrition International (NI) 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 formulation, and integrate nutrition into a broader development agenda. For more than 30 years now, we have focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Our work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team/ Background:

In Bangladesh the REACTS-IN project will leverage Nutrition International’s already established relationships with the national and subnational governments of Bangladesh to identify the country’s contextual determinants of anemia across the lifecycle and provide tailored multisectoral actions and interventions to accelerate anemia reduction, especially among the most marginalized and in hard-to-reach areas. NI will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design a methodology, gather high-quality, context-specific data, and conduct health impact and economic analyses. This process will inform the development of a costed anemia action plan, accompanied by a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework.

About you

You should have a Master’s degree from a recognized university in one of the following areas- nutrition, public health, international development and/or a related field. You will also come with around 10 years of work experience of NGOs, UN agencies or similar working on public health, reproductive health, food security and/or nutrition related programs with at least 5 years of experience working in Bangladesh or elsewhere in a project management or senior technical role.

Fluency in Hindi and Bengali/ Bangla is a prerequisite.

About the role

This two-year long position provides overall leadership for NI’s contributions to REACTS-IN in Bangladesh, with a primary focus on supporting the development of a costed anemia action plan (CAAP) and ensuring the timely and high-quality implementation of NI activities in the country. The project will be  implemented in partnership with local government, health facilities and communities to achieve its outcomes. Leadership responsibilities include day-to-day planning, implementing, and tracking of progress against project deliverables, to ensure targets are met through the efficient and effective management of resources. With the support and guidance of the Technical Advisor – Anemia, other relevant members of NI’s technical team and NPO/NPM of AWHN and the Deputy Country Director (DCD), in this role you will be responsible to:

• Facilitate the articulation of project scope, goals and deliverables and ensure they are understood by project staff, the consultant and stakeholders.
• Oversee and work closely with government stakeholders and project partners to develop a detailed project implementation plan and annual workplans that clearly define the strategies, activities and resources (time, money and equipment etc.) required for effective implementation of the project; and update workplans regularly to ensure the timely completion of activities and achievement of the deliverables
• Work closely with implementing partners to ensure a monitoring plan is developed and followed and the information contributes to NI’s outputs and the project outcomes.
• Manage NI consultant contracts in a timely manner and according to local legislation and NI policies.
• Develop quarterly cash flow projections and monitor actuals and review variance analysis on a monthly basis to ensure the project operates within its budget parameters.
• Build and strengthen relationships with multisectoral key project stakeholders and implementing partners to ensure that the project is harmonized with other donor-funded projects/programs and facilitates government leadership and ownership.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

What we offer

Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please visit: https://bit.ly/41OeNTy

And click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is April 13, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. The starting salary for this position is BDT 18,52,550/- per annum. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NI is a non-smoking work environment.