Senior Project Officer (Health& Nutrition)
Catholic Relief Services

We work with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care.

 


 Section/Unit: Programs
 Grade Level: Grade 8
 Supervisor: Project Director, health and nutrition
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Eldain East Darfur
 Closing Date: 20 Oct 2025

 
 Background:

About CRS 

CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our people of all faiths and Secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Job Summary:  

 

 The National Senior Health and Nutrition has a health and nutrition background and provides technical support for all health activities within this project. The National Health SPO will be based in Eldain and will report to the project director. S/he will be responsible for the day-to-day management of health and nutrition activities implementation, supervision of on-site programmatic staff, providing day-to-day technical support to health facilities, and building health staff capacity. Other functions include close monitoring and evaluation, accountability to program participants, and frequent coordination with the SMOH. S/he will coordinate closely with the CRS Warehouse Manager in Zalingei to communicate health facility needs to the CRS logistics team, thereby preventing stockouts within basic health units. This is a project-based position.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

  • Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices and local regulations in the project target areas.  
  • Lead and support health and nutrition activities in collaboration with the program, MEAL and operations units throughout the project cycle.   
  • Represent the project and CRS at local level coordination forums and with local government officials as it relates to the health and nutrition activities of the project.      
  • Ensure that all Health and Nutrition data and documentation, is complete and meet compliance requirements of the project and/or Ministry of Health.  
  • Build and manage close relationships with the health department/units, implementers local partners to provide a coordinated package of support, identify bottlenecks and ensure effective solutions.  Facilitate linkages between communities, outreach workers, health and nutrition facilities and health departments.  
  • Provide technical guidance to partners and project staff in relation to health and nutrition activities in the project  
  • Monitor and continuously assess health risks and outbreaks in the project area.
  • Track requests for goods & services frequently 

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Basic Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or public health or a related Health or Nutrition professional qualification.  
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience in Health and nutrition activities in Sudan, ideally in large and complex project 
  • Additional experience may substitute for some education. 
  • Experience supporting a program providing community management of acute malnutrition is an added advantage 
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
  • Experience in high quality assessments, monitoring projects and collecting relevant data, in MEAL sector. 
  • Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. 

 

Required Languages - Fluent written and spoken Arabic and professional level of written and spoken English required. 

 

Travel- in the proposed locations subject to Donor approval. Must be willing and able to travel up to 70% to project areas. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions 
  • Strong relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship. 
  • Good presentation and facilitation skills 
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented 
  • Ability to write good quality reports. 
  • Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Good experience in project grants management, including project design, preferably for grants from multiple public donors, including international donors. 
  • Experience engaging with partner organizations 
  • MEAL skills and experience required. 
  • Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment. 
  • Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems. 

 

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff): 

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.   

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
  • Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest. 
  • Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. 
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. 
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things. 

Agency Leadership Competencies: 

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. 
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. 
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities. 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: supervise health and nutrition officer, work closely with the project director, LMIS and coordinate with the support staff 

 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.  

 

What We Offer:  

CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. 

 

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting men, women, boys and girls safe from abuse, exploitation, and harm.  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially females and those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for this position, especially females and those from marginalized and people with disabilities backgrounds 

 

Submission location: - 

Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached. If you are interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of your educational and work certificates to Eldain Labour Office. Kindly ensure that your cover letter or resume includes a phone number at which you can be reached.

 

 









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