Global Nutrition Technical Advisor

Samaritan's Purse; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Global Nutrition Technical Advisor to join our team either internationally or from the North Wilkesboro office. This role involves leading nutrition projects within humanitarian settings, supporting DART deployments, and developing program proposals and tools for nutrition activities.

The candidate will oversee a nutrition team, conduct on-site trainings, and engage with donors and government partners to expand our nutrition footprint.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (M.A.) or equivalent in public health, nutrition, or related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and implement proposals, reports, logframes, Gantt charts, monitoring workbooks, and budget documents.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, train staff in technical nutrition and program management concepts, and present information to top management, or public groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to nutrition team as they implement projects through the project management cycle.
• Support DART deployments, international projects, and field offices to design and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Develop tools and materials to support implementation of nutrition activities.
• Attend nutrition cluster meetings and represent Samaritan's Purse in technical groups.

Skills

Proposal development

Team leadership

Staff training

Public speaking

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health or Nutrition

Job description

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Job ID: 17742
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Global Nutrition Technical Advisor to join our team Internationally or from our North Wilkesboro office. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Global Nutrition Technical Advisor,you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Support Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployments, International Projects Department, and Field Offices to assess, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Provide leadership to nutrition team as they implement projects through the project management cycle.
• Regularly conduct monitoring visits and on-site trainings according to field needs.
• Support the development of program proposals, concepts notes, assessments and reports related to nutrition programs and provide feedback and support as necessary.
• Develop necessary tools and materials to support the implementation of nutrition activities.
• Keep current on latest developments in nutrition programming by reviewing relevant list serves, reading reports, and attending trainings/workshops.
• Attend Nutrition cluster and/or coordination meetings and represent Samaritan's Purse in technical working groups.
• Actively engage with donors, work with government partners, and increase the footprint of Samaritan's Purse nutrition work.
• Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Master's Degree (M.A.) or equivalent in public health, nutrition, or related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to develop, analyze, and implement proposals, reports, logframes, Gantt charts, monitoring workbooks, and budget documents.
• Ability to effectively lead teams, train staff in technical nutrition and program management concepts, and present information to top management, or public groups.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Department: Projects

Location: International or North Wilkesboro, NC

Location: North Wilkesboro, NC, United States
Date Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.