POSITION: Project Officer – Youth Engagement, BRIGHT Project
Department: Programs, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Tabora, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 31st July 2025
At Nutrition International, we believe in the transformative power of nutrition. With a dedicated global team of over 600 staff across 13 offices in 11 countries, we work to improve the lives of those most in need through better nutrition. If you’re passionate about creating meaningful change, driven by purpose, and eager to be part of a global team with a shared vision, we invite you to apply for the following role.
Position Overview
As the Project Officer – Youth Engagement for the BRIGHT Project, you will play a central role in planning, coordinating, and implementing activities across eight councils. Working closely with both internal teams and government stakeholders, you will help ensure effective and timely delivery of project goals. This position is critical to advancing adolescent access to integrated sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and gender-based violence (GBV) services. You will supervise Council Coordinators, manage youth engagement strategies, and facilitate strong local partnerships. The role is based within one of the project’s implementation councils for optimal collaboration with local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight to Council Coordinators to ensure smooth implementation of BRIGHT project activities across all target areas.
- Conduct performance reviews, offer mentorship, and ensure teams are equipped with necessary tools and resources.
- Lead the development and execution of youth engagement strategies that align with the project’s gender-responsive, multi-sectoral framework.
- Promote adolescent participation in project activities and ensure access to youth-friendly health and social services.
- Collaborate with BRIGHT project officers in nutrition, adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH), gender, and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning).
- Conduct field visits to provide technical support and ensure quality implementation.
- Mentor adolescent champions in each council, empowering them to lead peer engagement initiatives.
- Work with the MEAL Officer and implementing partners to execute the project’s monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Assist in developing data collection tools and systems to track progress on SRH and nutrition outcomes.
- Contribute to the preparation of donor reports and other documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, nursing, public health, social sciences, or related fields.
- Minimum five years’ experience in adolescent and women’s health and nutrition, with a strong focus on increasing service uptake.
- At least four years’ experience with NGOs or international organizations in public health/nutrition programming.
- Strong understanding of government health, nutrition, and SRH policies and initiatives.
- Proficient in national health information systems (e.g., DHIS2) and reporting tools such as MTUHA.
- Skilled in training and mentorship of health staff at regional and council levels.
- Strong background in community mobilization, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
- Collaborative, proactive, and results-driven, with excellent communication and organizational skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Health, dental, and pension benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Four weeks of vacation plus public holidays
- Learning and professional development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
Note: All employment offers are contingent upon successful background and reference checks.