• Position: Nutrition Officer
• Position Type: Full time.
• Duty Station: Taiz – School Food Project (Healthy school Kitchen).
• Duration of Contract: 5 months / The cost of work is lump-sum, non-incapable and the employee liability does not end except with the closure of the project.
• Supervision: Direct supervision of the Projects Manager 
• Deadline: 12/12/2024

I.    Background

The Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) is a nonprofit and independent NGO in Yemen. It focuses on improving the quality of Yemeni people’s life through well-planned and comprehensive projects in WASH, Education, Food security & livelihood Shelter, CCCM, Protection, Health and related activities that strengthen underserved communities in all parts of Yemen with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies.
HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people HDP uniquely believes in the power of community, and the strength of partners and donors to make a positive impact in the lives of Yemeni people. Humanitarian Development Program (HDP) places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of the Program’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. HDP defines the program’s commitment to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) of vulnerable adults, involving HDP Employees and Related Personnel. In recognition of the special vulnerability of children, also HDP affirms commitment to the welfare and protection from sexual exploitation and all forms of abuse of children, involving HDP employees and related personnel.
The Nutrition Officer will oversee and support the implementation of the Healthy Kitchen project, ensuring that meals are prepared in line with nutritional standards, cultural preferences, and program objectives. The Officer will also promote improved nutrition and dietary diversity and build the capacity of kitchen staff and local stakeholders to deliver sustainable and effective nutrition solutions.

Summary of the Project

The School Kitchen project aims to provide healthy and proper school nutrition for male and female students. The project targets 15,000 students in 20 schools in Taiz Governorate - Salah and Al-Mudhaffar Districts and is funded by the World Food Program (WFP) and partnership with Haeel Saeed Anam (HSA).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of Projects Manager, the Nutrition Officer, will undertake the following tasks:

Core Competencies:  

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the HDP’s values and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of HDP.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

• Experience in project cycle management and budget management.
• Ability to frequently travel and work in hardship and non-accompanied locations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and diplomacy.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. 
• Analytical Thinking.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

II.    Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or any related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in community nutrition programs, food production or similar roles preferred.
• Knowledge of WFP programs and guidelines is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and health practices.