Nutrition Policy & Programs Specialist

paho; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks a nutrition/public health professional to advance nutrition, healthy diets and sustainable food systems across the Americas. The role supports policy development and evidence-based programs to improve population health.

Responsibilities include technical support to member states, guidance on nutrition mandates, and building partnerships with UN agencies and NGOs. The assignment is nine months with potential extensions and requires advanced degrees and substantial

Qualifications

• Essential: A bachelor’s degree in nutrition or health science related to the post from a recognized university.
• Desirable: A master’s degree in nutrition, public health, or related field from a recognized university.
• Seven years of combined national and international experience in nutrition, public health, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Member States in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nutrition policies and programs.
• Deliver technical and programmatic advice on nutrition, healthy diets, obesity prevention and food systems.
• Strengthen country capacity for nutrition surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and design of nutrition programs and regulations.
• Support school-based policies promoting healthy eating and physical activity, emphasizing equity and sustainability.
• Develop partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs, academia and stakeholders to advance nutrition priorities.
• Contribute to regional initiatives, resource mobilization and inter-agency representation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or health science related to the functions of the post

Master's degree in nutrition, public health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Word

ERP

Management information systems

Job description

PAHO in Washington, DC seeks a nutrition/public health professional to advance nutrition, healthy diets and sustainable food systems across the Americas. The role supports policy development and evidence-based programs to improve population health.

Responsibilities include technical support to member states, guidance on nutrition mandates, and building partnerships with UN agencies and NGOs. The assignment is nine months with potential extensions and requires advanced degrees and substantial