Health Research and Social Development Forum (HERD), a national organisation working in the health and social development sector calls for applications from dedicated and dynamic professionals for the position of Senior Technical Officer - Nutrition for a period of at least one year (subject to further extension based on performance) having at least a post graduate degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Global Health or related field with at least 3 years of demonstrable experience in the sector of nutrition, maternal and child health.
We are seeking an experienced senior-level employee who is efficient in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition related projects/programmes. He/She will be based in central office in Kathmandu and will work closely with the research and programme team for effective design, planning and execution of research and evaluation studies. Overall, he/she should be a thorough professional – with a good blend of technical and managerial skills to contribute as well as supervise final outputs produced by HERD.
Key Responsibilities (KRs)
The job centers on providing technical expertise for effective design and implementation of the nutrition related projects and programmes. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager and M&E Manager, the Senior Technical Officer - Nutrition will have the following key responsibilities:
If you think you can handle this responsibility, download the application form and send the completed application form along with an updated CV at vacancy@herd.org.np with the subject line: Senior Technical Officer - Nutrition by 5pm, 2 July, 2017.
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Applications without completed application form and updated CV or sent in other email addresses will not be considered.
Short-listed candidates will be called for further screening and personal interview. Competitive salary and benefit packages will be offered to the deserving candidates based on performance.
HERD reserves the right to accept and reject applications. Candidates from disadvantaged communities, women and with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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