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Who We Are

Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.

UGA Nutrition Expert/Officer

Location: Nakivale/ Kyangwali

Purpose of the Role.

The Nutrition Expert will ensure integration of nutrition outcomes into agricultural production, household food security, kitchen gardens, dietary diversity, cooking demonstrations, and behavior change activities.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Lead integration of nutrition-sensitive agriculture into crop, livestock, and household resilience interventions.
  • Support promotion of nutrient-dense crops, kitchen gardens, diversified food production, and household-level food utilization.
  • Design and supervise nutrition education sessions and cooking demonstrations.
  • Work with field teams, CBFs, women’s groups, caregivers, and community structures to promote dietary diversity.
  • Support linkage of eligible caregivers and households with relevant health and nutrition services where appropriate.
  • Ensure nutrition messaging is culturally appropriate and aligned with local food systems.
  • Track household participation in nutrition training, cooking demonstrations, kitchen garden establishment, and dietary diversity-related outcomes.
  • Contribute to success stories, behavior change documentation, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Agriculture, Public Health Nutrition, Home Economics, Community Development, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in nutrition-sensitive agriculture, food security and nutrition programming, community nutrition, or behavior change communication.
  • Experience working with women, caregivers, children under five, and vulnerable households.
  • Experience in refugee settlements or humanitarian-development programming is preferred.
  • Strong skills in participatory training, community mobilization, and culturally appropriate nutrition messaging.

Key Deliverables.

  • Nutrition-sensitive agriculture implementation plan.
  • Nutrition training and cooking demonstration reports.
  • Kitchen garden tracking reports.
  • Dietary diversity and household resilience monitoring inputs.
  • Nutrition-related case studies and learning products.

How to apply

To Apply click on the link below

https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.dayforcehcm.com%2Fen-US%2Faahunger%2FCANDIDATEPORTAL%2Fjobs%2F399&data=05%7C02%7Clbirgen%40actionagainsthunger.org%7Cc9b8a5520d3a4c1dcf5508ded2892ec2%7C56ef3180e46e4caf864f79960e36bcac%7C0%7C0%7C639179683796232491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tzVd2esfpIARmhlgTRqsOV0X8GHw4SWr%2BWf%2FYmYfUEE%3D&reserved=0

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Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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0 USD Uganda CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Action Against Hunger Who We AreAction Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.UGA Nutrition Expert/OfficerLocation: Nakivale/ KyangwaliPurpose of the Role.The Nutrition Expert will ensure integration of nutrition outcomes into agricultural production, household food security, kitchen gardens, dietary diversity, cooking demonstrations, and behavior change activities.Key Responsibilities.
  • Lead integration of nutrition-sensitive agriculture into crop, livestock, and household resilience interventions.
  • Support promotion of nutrient-dense crops, kitchen gardens, diversified food production, and household-level food utilization.
  • Design and supervise nutrition education sessions and cooking demonstrations.
  • Work with field teams, CBFs, women’s groups, caregivers, and community structures to promote dietary diversity.
  • Support linkage of eligible caregivers and households with relevant health and nutrition services where appropriate.
  • Ensure nutrition messaging is culturally appropriate and aligned with local food systems.
  • Track household participation in nutrition training, cooking demonstrations, kitchen garden establishment, and dietary diversity-related outcomes.
  • Contribute to success stories, behavior change documentation, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture reports.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Agriculture, Public Health Nutrition, Home Economics, Community Development, or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in nutrition-sensitive agriculture, food security and nutrition programming, community nutrition, or behavior change communication.
  • Experience working with women, caregivers, children under five, and vulnerable households.
  • Experience in refugee settlements or humanitarian-development programming is preferred.
  • Strong skills in participatory training, community mobilization, and culturally appropriate nutrition messaging.
Key Deliverables.
  • Nutrition-sensitive agriculture implementation plan.
  • Nutrition training and cooking demonstration reports.
  • Kitchen garden tracking reports.
  • Dietary diversity and household resilience monitoring inputs.
  • Nutrition-related case studies and learning products.

How to apply

To Apply click on the link belowhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.dayforcehcm.com%2Fen-US%2Faahunger%2FCANDIDATEPORTAL%2Fjobs%2F399&data=05%7C02%7Clbirgen%40actionagainsthunger.org%7Cc9b8a5520d3a4c1dcf5508ded2892ec2%7C56ef3180e46e4caf864f79960e36bcac%7C0%7C0%7C639179683796232491%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tzVd2esfpIARmhlgTRqsOV0X8GHw4SWr%2BWf%2FYmYfUEE%3D&reserved=0
 2026-07-04

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