The Organization for People’s Health in Action (OPHA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization dedicated to the development of Afghanistan. OPHA focuses on implementing projects in healthcare, community development, capacity building, and the empowerment of women and youth.

OPHA was established in October 2017, and is officially registered with the Ministry of Economy. The organization is currently delivering essential healthcare services in Paktika province.

For more information, please visit our website: www.opha.org.af

General Responsibilities:

The Nutrition Manager will lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition-related activities under the HER-AF and other OPHA related projects. This role ensures that nutrition interventions are evidence-based, aligned with national policies, and responsive to the needs of women and children. The manager will also coordinate with stakeholders to strengthen nutrition services and promote community awareness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Planning & Implementation

• Design and oversee nutrition interventions in line with HER-AF and MoPH PND objectives and UNICEF guidelines.
• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and activity schedules for nutrition components.
• Ensure integration of nutrition services into broader health programming.

2. Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN), growth monitoring, and micronutrient supplementation.
• Ensure adherence to national nutrition protocols and international standards.
• Support development of IEC materials and behavior change strategies.

3. Monitoring & Evaluation

• Establish indicators and tools to monitor nutrition program performance.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess service delivery and data quality.
• Prepare analytical reports and contribute to donor reporting.

4. Capacity Building

• Train and mentor health facility staff and community workers on nutrition practices.
• Organize refresher trainings and supportive supervision visits.

5. Coordination & Advocacy

• Liaise with MoPH, UNICEF, WFP and other partners to align nutrition strategies.
• Represent OPHA in nutrition cluster meetings and technical working groups.
• Advocate for nutrition-sensitive approaches across sectors.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD, Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in managing nutrition programs, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
• The position requires regular travel to provinces for field visits and providing support to project activities.
• Strong understanding of Afghan nutrition policies and global best practices.
• Experience with community-based nutrition approaches and health system strengthening.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English; fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in nutrition
• Strategic planning and program management
• Leadership and team coordination
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and community engagement

Others:

• Act according to the policies of OPHA.
• Keep confidentiality with issues related to OPHA.
• Develop Spirit of co-operation and understanding among members of the team.
• Work with honesty and co-operative attitude and keep a high standard of quality.
• All other interdictions are stipulated in the staff regulation and other OPHA policies along with the disciplinary measures and all these policies are part of the staff contract with OPHA.

OPHA upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination by its personnel toward the individuals it serves. Additionally, OPHA is firmly committed to stringent child safeguarding principles.

All personnel, including selected candidates, are expected to fully comply with these standards and principles at all times. As part of OPHA’s commitment to maintaining a safe and ethical work environment, all selected candidates will be subject to thorough reference and background checks concerning any past misconduct related to sexual exploitation and abuse as well as child safeguarding violation and corrupt practices. Candidates may also be required to provide further information throughout the selection process.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with the above criteria are requested to submit their CV with cover letter through the email provide below.

Please write the subject title in email as: Nutrition Manager, Vacancy No. 2025/105, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contact for written test/interview and application after closing date will not be considered.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.

jobs@opha.org.af