Project Officer – Nutrition (Addis Ababa, Oromiya Region)

Job Vacancy: Project Officer – Nutrition (Addis Ababa, Oromiya Region)

Company: Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Website: https://crs.org
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Managing Oromiya hub)
Employment Type: Full-time
Term of Employment: Until February 28, 2026
Job Grade: 7
Number of Vacancies: 3
Reports To: Senior Project Officer – Nutrition
Application Link: Apply Here
Start Date: November 1, 2025

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S., operating in over 80 countries. CRS has nearly 60 years of experience in Ethiopia delivering emergency response, health, nutrition, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding programs.

The Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP) provides emergency food assistance to transitory food-insecure households and has integrated nutrition interventions since 2023. CRS leads a consortium with partners including CARE, GOAL, World Vision, Food for the Hungry, ORDA-Ethiopia, and REST to treat moderate (MAM) and severe acute malnutrition (SAM) through provision of therapeutic foods, screening, referral, and Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC).

Job Summary

As a Project Officer – Nutrition, you will:

• Monitor and report on all project activities within Oromiya woredas.
• Ensure project implementation follows best practices and CRS quality standards.
• Support technical guidance, capacity building, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement assigned project activities per detailed implementation plans and technical narrative documents.
• Collect and monitor partner capacity and technical assistance needs.
• Provide technical expertise for nutrition data management and ensure data quality.
• Monitor service quality at health facilities, including screening, SAM treatment, referrals, and IYCF-E.
• Provide on-the-job training to health workers and outreach staff.
• Engage with Woreda Health Offices to identify training gaps and provide tools to improve protocols and counseling.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits and report challenges to inform project adjustments.
• Ensure availability and proper pre-positioning of therapeutic food supplies.
• Collaborate with partners to collect and analyze data, maintain electronic records, and produce reports.
• Develop new indicators and produce maps, charts, and infographics for nutrition data visualization.
• Support senior project staff in producing accurate updates and reports.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• BSc in Health, Nutrition, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project monitoring and data collection preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong observation, analytical, and judgment skills.
• Excellent relationship management with partners and community members.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-focused.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in work execution.

Languages: Proficiency in spoken and written English and Afan Oromo.
Travel: Extensive travel within Oromiya woredas (60–80%).
Supervisory Responsibility: None

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and retirement plans.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work culture committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all faiths and secular traditions who share CRS values.