Employment Type: Project, Full Time (4.5 Years)

Title: Project Officer – MEAL, Philippines

Location: Manila, Philippines (Open to Philippine Nationals only)

Deadline for submission: May 28, 2025

About us

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International (NI) is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know your Project / Team

Project that aims to improve the health and nutritional well-being of pregnant women and children under five across four provinces in the Philippines and address determinants of stunting in children under five years of age.

The project will strive towards improving the quality of the existing service provision through service delivery platforms and adopting gender-responsive approaches that address health systems gaps in (i) human resource capacity, (ii) supply chain management of essential nutrition products, (iii) monitoring and accountability processes, (iv) health management information systems and processes including capacity on using data for decision making, (v) program budgetary planning processes along with (vi) approaches towards community behaviour focusing on socio-cultural and gender norms.

About you

You will have a Masters Degree in statistics/social science/ developmental science or other related field with around 7 years of experience in data management and monitoring information systems with NGOs, and/or UN agencies working on health and/or nutrition programs. Experience in working with the government or familiar with government information systems such as HMIS, DHIS2 will be preferred.

Excellent English language skill (read, write and speak) is a prerequisite. Fluency in local language is also required.

About the role

You would be responsible for development and implementation of a gender- responsive Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) plan, to deliver high quality program monitoring and reporting data; to design and develop data collection tools using digital applications; to collate, analyze, harmonise and visualize data through dashboards for internal and external reports to donor/s, ministries, and other stakeholders. In addition, this position is required to present data-driven insights on program implementation and to clearly demonstrate the progress and impacts of the program to the Project Director for program decision making. In this role you will be responsible to:

• Design and implement monitoring tools/ information systems (MIS) aligned with Project Measurement Framework (PMF)

• Develop a gender-responsive MEAL plan to monitor progress against results and in line with the PMF ensuring indicators and data collection approaches reflect gender equality and social inclusion principles and objectives.

• Design and develop monitoring tools as required to collect program monitoring data from the field in consultation with implementing partners and MDL team.

• Develop and maintain a repository of data and information pertaining to key nutrition and health indicators, including e-filing of all documents related to program monitoring and reporting.

• Undertake the first level review and fill in data and information gaps and ensure that good quality drafts are provided to the project team for review.

• Support in project documentation such as the monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for both internal and external consumption.

• Collaborate with the global MDL Unit to operationalize digital solutions to streamline program monitoring information systems.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description

What we offer

Nutrition International offers a highly competitive market pay, including health and wellness benefits, medical insurance, accidental insurance plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays), and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

How to apply

How to apply?

Nutrition International is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free work environment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

To apply please visit: https://bit.ly/44KEbfK

And click on the Apply Now button to submit your application.

The closing date for receiving applications is May 28, 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will receive an acknowledgment and will be called for personal interactions. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.