Project Officer – Nutrition (Based at Kombolcha, Amhara Region)

Job Vacancy: Project Officer – Nutrition (Based at Kombolcha, Amhara Region)

Organization: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Website: https://crs.org
Location: Kombolcha, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time
Term of Employment: Until February 28, 2026
Job Grade: 7
Reports To: Senior Project Officer – Nutrition
Department: Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP) – CRS Ethiopia
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Application Link: Apply Here
Expected Start Date: November 1, 2025

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS operates in over 80 countries to save, protect, and transform lives through emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and peacebuilding programs.

For nearly 60 years in Ethiopia, CRS has supported vulnerable communities through disaster relief, livelihood recovery, and resilience-building projects. CRS’ Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP) provides emergency food assistance to transitory food-insecure households. Since 2023, JEOP has integrated nutrition programming to treat and prevent moderate and severe acute malnutrition (MAM and SAM) through the provision of therapeutic foods, community screenings, referrals, and Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC).

The nutrition consortium under JEOP is led by CRS in collaboration with CARE, GOAL, World Vision, Food for the Hungry, ORDA-Ethiopia (ORDAE), and the Relief Society of Tigray (REST).

Job Summary

The Project Officer – Nutrition will support and monitor the implementation of emergency nutrition activities in the Amhara Region. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality SAM case management, nutrition data reporting, capacity building of health workers, and effective coordination with local partners and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate assigned nutrition activities in line with CRS quality standards and donor requirements.
• Collect and analyze partner capacity needs and support technical assistance.
• Provide technical guidance on nutrition data management and ensure data accuracy.
• Monitor service quality at health facilities, including SAM treatment, screening, referrals, and IYCF-E counseling.
• Conduct on-the-job training for health workers and outreach staff following national protocols.
• Collaborate with Woreda Health Offices to identify gaps and provide tools for SAM case management and IYCF-E improvement.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to health facilities and report gaps or challenges.
• Ensure adequate stock and timely distribution of therapeutic foods.
• Collect, compile, and analyze nutrition data for partner reports and project documentation.
• Maintain electronic nutrition data records and ensure integrity and reliability of datasets.
• Develop indicators, maps, charts, and infographics to present nutrition trends.
• Support the Senior Project Officer in preparing accurate and timely reports.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Nutrition, or a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in nutrition project implementation and data management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong observation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and partnership-building skills.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and timely in execution of tasks.
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to service excellence.

Language:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Amharic.

Travel Requirement:

• Willingness to travel frequently (60–80%) within assigned woredas for field monitoring.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

What CRS Offers

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plan.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work culture focused on improving the lives of vulnerable people.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome candidates of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

Our Catholic identity is central to our mission and operations. CRS upholds the dignity, safety, and protection of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults, from abuse and harm.