Nutrition Assistant

Action Against Hunger (AAH) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-political, non-denominational and non-profit making organization working in the Palestinian Territory since 2002. 

Action Against Hunger is recruiting for its Gaza office a 

Nutrition Assistant 

For 3 months commencing upon signature of the project contract

 The candidate will be responsible on the following objectives and tasks:  

 Objective 1: Assist in conducting community awareness campaign:  

• Provide nutrition sensitization sessions to pregnant, lactating and women reproductive age and men and boys on sexual and reproductive health, general wellbeing and nutrition in emergencies.  
• Assist in community mobilization collaboration with other stakeholders to ensure maximum participation. 
• Assist in designing activity tools for the sensitization sessions. 

Objective 2: Programmes’ activities:  

• Conduct screening, treatment or supplementation management and follow up of beneficiaries from TSFP/CMAM/IYCF programs to the best practices. 
• Collaborate on supporting documents and materials needed for the distributions and produce field reports when possible. 
• Conduct needs assessments as required (MUAC mass screening, IYCF assessments, etc). 
• Provide sessions, discussions, and disseminate informative materials to the target population through home visits.   

• Mobilize and inform the community on project activities and identify potential community focal points. 

Objective 3: Reporting and coordination:  

• Daily reporting of field activities to the Head of Project (materials delivered, work achieved, beneficiaries’ attendance, obstacles and constrains) taking into consideration reporting requirements and monitoring and/or evaluation tools and indicators. 
• Participate in the preparation of the monthly "Activity Progress Reports" (APRs) and submit them to the Head of Project and WASH Programme Manager. 
• Participate in the preparation and collection of data for communication, advocacy and capitalization purposes (case studies, etc).  

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Health background (midwife, nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, public health) other backgrounds related to psychology or social work. 
• Sense of confidentiality. 
• Skilled leader to lead community activities. 
• Good listening, empathy, good communication and adaptation capacity. 
• Have a minimum knowledge on infant and young childcare practices, including feeding and have the capacity and motivation to learn more in a short space of time.    
• Proven relevant field experience in food security and nutrition context in the Gaza Strip.   
• Knowledge in humanitarian/emergency and/or development programming is a plus. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, strong planning and observation skills. 
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking Arabic, ideally basic English. 
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook  
• Female candidates from Rafah area are preferred.. 
• Valuable prior experience in issues related to the promotion of gender equality or personal commitment to gender equality. 

ILS 56,223 gross/ year divided in 12 payments and based on experience. In addition, Action Against Hunger covers food and transportation allowances for a fully worked month.    

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PACKAGE IS APPLICABLE FOR NATIONAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.  

Application Procedure

Action Against Hunger is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply for this position. 

Action Against Hunger has a commitment to protect all persons we come into contact with through our work, including children and At-Risk adults. Action Against Hunger has ZERO TOLERANCE towards all forms of harm and abuse, including sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We take concerns and complaints relating to Safeguarding issues involving our Staff, Associated Personnel, Partners and Suppliers very seriously and will take action to vigorously investigate and manage any violations or alleged violations of our policies.  

Interested candidates should send their updated CV including at least two professional references covering the last two supervisors for their last two jobs to WhatsApp # +972 593 103 293. Applications will be accepted up to and including the 25th of January 2024.  

PLEASE indicate the title of the position in all correspondence 

Only those candidates pre-selected for an interview will be contacted.