Technical Specialist – Nutrition

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : Technical Specialist – Nutrition

Report To : Technical Advisor – Nutrition

Location : Dhaka, Bangladesh

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

FHI 360 has worked in Bangladesh for more than 45 years. Since 1975, we have taken a comprehensive approach to help transform the country’s health and development landscape. Leveraging a blend of global expertise and local insights, we have consistently strengthened community capacities, enhanced systems, and reinforced institutional frameworks for a sustainable impact. In partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society, academia, and the private sector, FHI 360 Bangladesh delivers integrated programs across critical sectors. Our initiatives have spanned essential health services—including HIV and nutrition, tuberculosis, global health security, and economic participation.

This position is contingent upon funding from the Department of State.

Project Description:

Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a global project funded by the US Government and the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), that provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to achieve HIV epidemic control among all at-risk populations; strengthen global health security (GHS), including outbreak response; improve maternal and child health (MCH), address malaria; and promote health systems strengthening (HSS) including supply chain management.

Position Summary:

The Technical Specialist – Nutrition will provide hands-on technical support to the implementation of nutrition-related interventions under the EpiC project, with a focus on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition), community-based nutrition, and integration with Risk Communication and Community Engagement , MNCH, and emergency preparedness components.

Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor – Nutrition, the Specialist will work closely with national and sub-national partners, government agencies, civil society, and other stakeholders to strengthen nutrition service delivery and behavioral change communication. This position will support capacity-building efforts, supervise field-level activities, monitor nutrition indicators, and contribute to strategic planning, reporting, and learning processes. The role requires strong technical expertise in nutrition and experience working in integrated public health programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Implementation

• Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of nutrition activities in line with national guidelines and EpiC’s strategic objectives.
• Support the integration of essential nutrition actions into RCCE and MNCH platforms, particularly for pregnant/lactating women and children under five.
• Provide technical input to adapt and roll out social and behavior change communication materials focused on maternal diets, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and adolescent nutrition.
• Facilitate field implementation of core nutrition interventions (e.g., individual/group counseling, nutrition education, and screening).
• Support local partner work plan development and provide ongoing monitoring of activity progress against the workplan throughout the life of project;
• Coordinate the planning of technical assistance for local implementing partners in finance, M&E and technical issues, as needed;

• Capacity Building and Supervision

  • Organize and facilitate trainings, orientations, and supportive supervision for frontline workers, health facility staff, and community-based agents on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition and nutrition-sensitive approaches.
  • Provide mentoring and on-the-job support to ensure quality and consistency of nutrition service delivery.
  • Support local stakeholders (MOHFW, community networks) to institutionalize evidence-based nutrition practices and standards.
  • Assist in developing nutrition-related SOPs and job aids.
  • Oversee the development and management of subrecipient monitoring and capacity building plans
  • Coordinate and monitor local partner subrecipient activities and progress against agreed-upon deliverables, subaward terms and conditions and targets and take corrective action where needed

    Coordination and Partnerships

    • Monitor the quality and coverage of field-level nutrition interventions and contribute to regular data reviews.
    • Identify bottlenecks in service delivery and propose corrective actions.
    • Collaborate with Strategic Information and program teams to ensure nutrition data informs programming and reporting.
    • Support the collection, analysis, and reporting of nutrition-specific indicators, including
      • Coordinate with relevant government health wings (MOHFW, DGHS), local authorities, and partner organizations to ensure alignment and synergy in nutrition-related activities.
      • Participate in district- and national-level coordination meetings, technical working groups, and learning platforms.
      • Liaise with USG-funded initiatives to avoid duplication and promote joint planning in nutrition efforts.

        Documentation and Reporting

        • Contributes to the development of technical reports, case studies, success stories, and learning briefs focused on nutrition outcomes and innovations.
        • Ensure that lessons learned and community feedback are documented and used to improve program design and effectiveness.
        • Assist the Technical Advisor – Nutrition in preparing donor reports, presentations, and knowledge products.

          Qualifications and Experience:

          • Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Dietetics, or a related field.
          • Minimum 6-7 years of progressively responsible experience in implementing community-based nutrition and MIYCN programs, preferably in USG-funded projects.
          • Strong technical knowledge of maternal and child nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding practices, and nutrition in emergencies.
          • Proven experience in training, supervision, and capacity building of health workers or community volunteers.
          • Familiarity with national nutrition policies and service delivery structures in Bangladesh.
          • Skilled in data use for decision-making and program improvement.
          • Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills in both English and Bangla.
          • Willingness to travel regularly to field locations.

            Competencies:

            • Technical expertise in public health nutrition.
            • Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
            • Results-driven and detail-oriented.
            • Ability to work effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders.

              The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

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