About Rise Against Hunger India

Rise Against Hunger India, a registered public trust, is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. In line with the UN Sustainable Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Rise Against Hunger India works with local communities towards achieving food and nutrition security through the following four pathways:

  • Nourishing Lives
  • Empowering Communities 
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Growing the Movement

About the Opportunity:

  • Position: Project Coordinator (Food & Nutrition)
  • Report to: Cluster Coordinator
  • Works with: Program, Operations, Finance

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Functional Summary:

The Project Coordinator (Food & Nutrition) works as a field professional of the Rise Against Hunger India Cluster Office and provides technical and programmatic support for implementation of programs at the Cluster level.  

Areas of responsibility:

  • Work in close collaboration and under overall technical supervision of the Program Manager for the region and the Head Office Program Department in developing Cluster-based plans for Food & Nutrition programs.  
  • Conduct Food & Nutrition Rapid Needs Assessment in the Cluster
  • Develop design plans, working drawings, technical specifications for items required for Food & Nutrition project in the Cluster
  • Prepare specifications and documents for the procurement of Food & Nutrition related supplies
  • Coordinate, manage resources and implement Food & Nutrition projects in the Cluster
  • Provide supervision and technical assistance to field level Community Animators in program villages for Food & Nutrition programs
  • Monitor and inspect work done by contractors and vendors as per project schedule
  • Ensure that all Food & Nutrition components are implemented as per project plan
  • Carry out close liaison and consultation with community leaders and other line departments related to Food & Nutrition in the cluster
  • Assist in undertaking of the capacity building of the various groups involved in projects, including partner NGOs, Community Animators and beneficiaries
  • Coordinate and supervise implementation including managing food procurement and distribution contracts.
  • Maintain Food & Nutrition budgets components to ensure appropriate and efficient use of resources in the project and area of operation.
  • Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/s

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent (preferably in any development related discipline) with minimum of 5 years experience in working in the areas of Food & Nutrition
  • Demonstrated work skills and willingness to take on responsibility and initiative.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills at the field level
  • Ability to work independently under pressure as well as in a team with a consultative approach.
  • Proficiency in English and Hindi 

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