Helen Keller Intl
Senior Nutrition Manager — Lead Nutrition Programming for Marginalized Communities in CHT
Bandarban, Khagrachhari, Rangamati
Deadline: 2025-11-08
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Job Overview
Company: Helen Keller Intl
Location: Bandarban, Khagrachhari, Rangamati
Type: Contractor
Salary: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-11-02
Experience: 8 Years
Education Requirements
Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or related discipline from a recognized institution.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide overall technical direction for all nutrition components, including SAM/MAM management, IYCF, and micronutrient interventions.
- Develop and update technical guidelines, training materials, and supervision tools in line with IMAM and NNS protocols.
- Ensure quality assurance across 26 SAM units through regular field supervision, on-site mentoring, and performance monitoring.
- Lead the design and implementation of community-based nutrition promotion campaigns, including counseling, cooking demonstrations, and hygiene promotion.
- Ensure that nutrition interventions are gender-sensitive, inclusive, and culturally appropriate to the multi-ethnic CHT context.
- Lead capacity strengthening of health service providers and community volunteers on growth monitoring, screening, referral, and case management.
- Train and mentor 1,300+ government and project health workers in SAM/MAM management, IYCF counseling, and data recording/reporting.
- Support development of a nutrition mentorship and supportive supervision plan for upazila and union-level actors.
- Support the Team Leader in developing annual and quarterly implementation plans for the nutrition component.
- Oversee logistics and supply planning for therapeutic foods, anthropometric equipment, and nutrition commodities.
- Coordinate community nutrition events and cross-sectoral outreach activities (nutrition–WASH–livelihoods integration).
- Work closely with the MEAL team to design and apply nutrition indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting on key performance indicators and review data to identify performance gaps.
- Serve as the nutrition focal point for coordination with technical and implementing partners and represent the project in district-level coordination committees.
- Ensure regular communication, performance monitoring, and coaching for field teams and promote teamwork and learning.
Required Skills
- Management of Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (SAM/MAM)
- Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling
- Program design and implementation
- Training, mentorship and capacity building
- MEAL: monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Data analysis and reporting (health MIS familiarity)
- Logistics & supply planning for nutrition commodities
- Stakeholder coordination with government and partners
- Community mobilization and behaviour change communication
- Strong written and verbal communication in English and Bangla
- Interpersonal facilitation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work in remote/hard-to-reach contexts
Job Description
Helen Keller Intl (HKI) invites experienced nutrition professionals to apply for a key senior-level job leading nutrition programming in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh. This circular describes a senior management role with strong technical, programmatic and partnership responsibilities. The Senior Nutrition Manager will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight to ensure high-quality nutrition interventions are designed and delivered to reach marginalized populations across Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari. Why this job matters Work with an established international company (Helen Keller Intl) with a long history in Bangladesh to restore and scale up lifesaving nutrition, WASH and livelihood services in remote and vulnerable communities. Lead implementation across 26 SAM units, support mass screening of children 6–59 months, and strengthen government systems and partnerships to improve nutrition outcomes at scale. Key responsibilities (summary) Provide overall technical leadership for nutrition components (SAM/MAM management, IYCF, micronutrients). Develop/update technical guidelines, training materials, and supervision tools aligned with national IMAM and NNS protocols. Ensure quality assurance across SAM units through field supervision, mentoring, and performance monitoring. Lead community-based nutrition promotion campaigns including counselling and hygiene integration. Strengthen capacity of government and project health workers through training and mentorship (target 1,300+ trainees). Support program planning, supply and logistics for therapeutic foods and nutrition commodities. Collaborate with the MEAL team to design nutrition indicators, ensure accurate reporting, and document lessons learned. Coordinate with government counterparts, DPHE, MoCHTA and other partners to ensure alignment and sustainability. Who should apply This job is suitable for candidates with a Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience managing large-scale nutrition programs, including at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role. Experience working with government health systems (DGHS/DGFP), and field experience in hard-to-reach or CHT contexts are highly desirable. Candidates from NGO backgrounds with proven technical competence in SAM/MAM, IYCF, and health system strengthening are encouraged to apply. Required skills & competencies Technical skills in management of acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM), IYCF and micronutrient interventions. Strong capacity building, training and mentorship experience. Experience with MEAL systems, indicator design and health MIS reporting. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and negotiation skills; ability to coordinate with government and partners. Strong written and spoken English and Bangla. Ability to work in remote and multicultural environments; gender-sensitive and inclusive programming approach. Duration & reporting Approximately 11 months. The Senior Nutrition Manager will report to the Team Leader and will supervise Nutrition Specialists and technical staff. The job requires travel across the project districts (Bandarban, Rangamati and Khagrachari) and close coordination with district-level stakeholders. How to apply Interested candidates should follow the application instructions in this circular and apply by email. To apply, send an updated resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this job to Bangladesh-Recruitment@hki.org with the subject line: "Application for the Position of Senior Nutrition Manager" by the deadline indicated below. The company encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates. Please note this is a contractual position based in Bangladesh. Keywords: job, company, circular, bangladesh, apply Note: This description summarizes and expands on the responsibilities, requirements and context provided by the employer to help applicants understand the role and apply appropriately.