Nutrition Officer – Nutrition Oriented Uplift for Rural Integrated School and Household Project

The Role

The Nutrition Officer will lead and support the implementation of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive activities under the NOURISH project, with a strong focus on schools, households, and communities. This role contributes to improved dietary diversity, nutrition knowledge, and healthy feeding practices for children and caregivers, while strengthening linkages between nutrition, WASH, education, and gender equality interventions.

The Nutrition Officer will work closely with schools, Community Health Volunteers teachers, school cooks, School Health Focal Points, municipal health authorities, and community groups to deliver high-quality nutrition programming aligned with national guidelines and CARE standards.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Public Health, Community Health, Food Security, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing community-based or school-based nutrition programmes, preferably in rural or remote settings.
• Practical experience in nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, dietary diversity promotion, or Infant and Young Child Feeding.
• Experience working with schools, community groups, Community Health Volunteers and local health authorities.
• Experience integrating nutrition with WASH, health, education, or gender programming.
• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills, including working with women, caregivers, and vulnerable groups.
• Experience in field monitoring, data collection, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fluency in Tetum with strong communication skills at community level.
• Working knowledge of spoken and written English.

Position Details

• Location: Dili, Timor-Leste
• Reports to: Project Manager – Cash and Voucher Assistance & Early Action Fund
• Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
• Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and unit/project requirements
• Start date: July 2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] before 0800 local time on 10 July 2026. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

Note: This position is contracted in Timor-Leste, and in return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive national staff benefits package. CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with a Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.