Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and rapidly expanding Ethiopian resident civil society organizations. We are a results-oriented organization committed to implementing efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable interventions across Ethiopia.

Currently, PAD is undertaking a major scale-up of its programs, with a focus on urban destitution, peacebuilding and democratization, child protection, youth development, support for migrant returnees, health, and livelihood development. We are also implementing humanitarian projects, including Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), targeting low-income and vulnerable women, children, youth, and adults.

As part of this expansion, PAD is extending its operations to several regions, including Addis Ababa, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, and the Somali, South Regional State.

PAD would like to hire a qualified professional for the project implemented in Partnership with IRC and donated by the German Postcode Lottery

Main Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Nutrition Officer will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based nutrition interventions in 33 kebeles of Mieso Woreda. The officer will provide technical guidance to Community Development Facilitators (CDFs) and ensure alignment with national nutrition guidelines and protocols.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Lead implementation of community-based nutrition activities, including MIYCN, GMP, CMAM screening, and referral services.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical support to CDFs and Community Nutrition Volunteers (CNVs) during outreach and household-level activities.
• Ensure timely and quality growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) services for children under five, including regular weight and MUAC measurement.
• Support active screening for acute malnutrition among children under five and pregnant/lactating women (PLW) and ensure linkage to OTP/SC/IYCF services.
• Oversee and participate in community sensitization and behavior change sessions focusing on optimal IYCF, dietary diversity, and WASH practices.
• Facilitate monthly family dialogue sessions, mother-to-mother support groups, and community nutrition days in collaboration with CNVs.
• Work with health facilities and MHNT teams to ensure effective referral and follow-up of malnutrition cases.
• Monitor the availability and use of anthropometric tools, job aids, and IYCF counseling materials.
• Conduct joint supportive supervision and mentoring of HEWs and CNVs in collaboration with woreda health offices.
• Collect, compile, and validate monthly nutrition reports from CDFs, ensuring timely submission with both data and narrative updates.
• Contribute to capacity-building efforts, including organizing and facilitating training for CDFs and CNVs.
• Participate in nutrition assessment surveys, rapid appraisals, and emergency nutrition response planning.
• Ensure implementation of the project is aligned with national guidelines (CMAM, IYCF, GMP, etc.) and project indicators.
• Identify key nutrition challenges and gaps and propose corrective actions to the Project Coordinator.
• Build strong working relationships with woreda health offices, health facilities, and other partners for improved service integration and coordination.
• Promote community ownership of nutrition activities and work with local structures to ensure sustainability.
• Uphold standards of confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism during service delivery.
• Perform any other nutrition-related tasks assigned by the Project Coordinator to enhance project impact.
• MHNT services.

Number required: one

Salary: As per the organization’s Salary Scale

Duty Station: Oromia Region, West Hararghe Zone, Mieso

Employment type: contract

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels. www.padethiopia.org