Nutrition Supervisor (Female)

Position Title: Nutrition Supervisor (Female)

2026-02-12 Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan Full Time 17

Job Location:	Kunar, Nangarhar, Nuristan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Competitive, in line with the AWUDO’s salary scale
Vacancy Number:	AWUDO-2026-036
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Jalalabad, Asad Abad, Parun

Organization:	AWUDO
Years of Experience:	3
Contract Duration:	Initial contract duration: 3 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability.
Gender:	Female
Education:	• Graduate of a Medical Faculty; a Diploma in Nutrition is preferred. Nursing graduates with at least six years of relevant experience are also eligible.
Close date:	2026-02-12

About AWUDO:

Afghan Women United Development Organization (AWUDO) is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization committed to improving the living standards of Afghans- guided by the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Descriptions:

Overall Responsibilities

The Nutrition Supervisor will lead the implementation of nutrition services under the Scale-Up of Nutrition Program across Family Health Houses (FHHs) and Non-HER Health Facilities in Nuristan, Nangarhar, and Kunar provinces. This female supervisor will provide regular supportive supervision and on-the-job training to nutrition nurses and counselors, ensuring effective coordination with health facility staff, FHH teams, and community members. She will conduct routine field visits to guarantee smooth project implementation and adherence to AWUDO and donor requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to targeted FHHs and Non-HER Health Facilities in Nangarhar, Kunar, and Nuristan provinces.
Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to Nutrition Nurses and Nutrition Counselors.
Ensure all children under five are screened for malnutrition and that Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) is provided as identified Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases.
Oversee delivery of Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counseling, along with other health messages to women and adolescent girls visiting FHHs and Non-HER facilities.
Strengthen staff capacity in nutrition management through formal and informal training sessions.
Establish and maintain effective coordination with FHH staff, health facility teams, and Local Health Shuras (LHS).
Ensure project staff have access to updated nutrition guidelines, procedures, manuals, databases, and reporting forms.
Compile, analyze, and interpret nutrition data from the field, providing timely feedback to staff for program improvement.
Prepare and submit nutrition reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and completion reports) in line with AWUDO and donor requirements.
Collaborate with the project team to ensure accurate data entry and reporting using standardized tools.
Maintain accurate records (both digital and hard copies) of all nutrition-related documents and submit them promptly to the project team.
Ensure compliance with AWUDO’s policies on child protection, safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, and code of conduct.
Respect the cultures, traditions, and customs of target communities during program implementation.
Report any suspicions or violations of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies immediately.
Contribute to the preparation and delivery of presentations at official nutrition-related events.
Participate in nutrition data collection, situation analysis, and impact assessments.
Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

Graduate of a Medical Faculty; a Diploma in Nutrition is preferred. Nursing graduates with at least six years of relevant experience are also eligible.
Minimum of three years of professional experience in nutrition or a related field.
Must have a Mahram and be willing to travel regularly to FHHs and health facilities in Nuristan, Nangarhar, and Kunar provinces.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated adaptability to dynamic and changing work conditions.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Couples will receive priority consideration

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified and interested applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV/Resume to hr@awudo.org, with a copy to awudo2011.ngo@gmail.com. Please ensure that the vacancy number and the position title are clearly stated in the subject line of your email.

Applications received after the closing date, or those submitted without the required subject line, will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted for the written test and/or interview.