Nutrition Counselor

Afghan Women Rights Organization (AWRO) is a national, non-profit, non-political organization working to promote the rights and well-being of Afghan vulnerable populations through initiatives in livelihoods, health, nutrition, education, food security and other humanitarian responses. AWRO has successfully implemented multiple humanitarian projects across Afghanistan, with a strong focus on community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Midwives, Nursing or related field or diploma with additional one year of work experience.

• Minimum two years of work experience.

• At least [1–2] years of relevant experience in nutrition counselling, community health, maternal and child health, or a similar role.

• Training or practical experience in infant and young child feeding, growth monitoring, nutrition screening, or community nutrition is an advantage.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have previous working experience with Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT), as this experience is considered highly relevant and important for the position.

• Familiarity The Project targeted areas which are Barmal, Dila, Gomal, Sar Rawzah, Surobi, Turwo, Urgun, Waza Khwah, Yahya Kheil and Yusuf Kheil district of Paktika Province is preferred.

• Provide individual and group nutrition counselling to caregivers, pregnant and lactating women, and other community members.
• Promote recommended infant and young child feeding practices, including early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, continued breastfeeding, and appropriate complementary feeding.
• Provide guidance on maternal nutrition, dietary diversity, hygiene, and locally available nutritious foods.
• Support growth monitoring and promotion for children, following approved project procedures.
• Screen clients for nutrition concerns, such as acute malnutrition, using approved protocols and tools; refer those requiring further assessment or treatment to the appropriate health or nutrition service.
• Conduct nutrition awareness sessions at health facilities and in communities.
• Encourage participation in nutrition services and follow up on referrals, where appropriate.
• Coordinate with health facility staff, community health workers, and project colleagues to support continuity of care.
• Maintain complete, timely, and confidential service records; submit routine reports to the supervisor.
• Protect the dignity, privacy, and safety of clients and follow AWRO’s safeguarding, code of conduct, and complaints and feedback procedures.
• Carry out other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor in support of project objectives.
• Support the teams with other health and nutrition-related activities.
• Any other tasks as related to the position or assigned by the supervisor.

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their updated CV and a cover letter as a single Word document, clearly stating the position title and vacancy number (Nutrition Counselors - AWRO-PKA-AHF-26-11) in the subject line. Applications without this subject line will not be considered for the next step of the recruitment process.

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