Job Openings for (02) Health and Nutrition Officers (m/f)

A Save the Children International (SCI), a global humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children worldwide, is seeking exceptional talent to join its team in Mozambique. We are recruiting two Health and Nutrition Officers passionate and dedicated, to play a crucial role in our "Nourish to Learn (N2L)" program in the Matutuíne and Manhiça districts. This is a unique opportunity for those who wish to make a difference, ensuring that every child has access to essential health and nutrition to thrive and reach their full educational potential.

The Transformative Opportunity: Health and Nutrition Officers

As a School Health and Nutrition Officer, your mission will be vital in guiding and supervising the implementation of strategic health and nutrition activities. You will work directly in the field, in the districts of Manhiça, Magude, Matutuíne, and Moamba, covering their respective administrative posts. The main focus is the "Nourish to Learn (N2L)" program, which aims to strengthen students' health and well-being, directly impacting their learning capacity.

This role requires an integrated approach, ensuring that health and nutrition interventions harmonize to significantly improve students' attention, attendance, and overall well-being. Your contribution will be fundamental to literacy outcomes in schools where the program is implemented, building a more promising future for thousands of Mozambican children.

The Impact of Your Contribution

By joining Save the Children, you will be investing in the future of Mozambique, one step at a time. Your role as a Health and Nutrition Officer will have a direct and measurable impact on the lives of children, their families, and communities. You will contribute to reducing malnutrition, promoting healthy habits, and creating school environments more conducive to learning.

This is a role that requires resilience and adaptability. In severe humanitarian emergency scenarios, flexibility will be essential, and the job profile and working hours may be adjusted to respond to the most urgent needs. Your dedication will ensure that help reaches those who need it most, even in the most challenging circumstances.

The Profile We Are Looking For

We are looking for professionals with a deep commitment to the cause of children and excellence in program execution. If you have an unwavering passion for improving health and education, and if you are motivated by work with real impact, this could be your next great opportunity.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Solid Academic Background: Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field, providing a robust knowledge base for interventions.

• Relevant Professional Experience: Minimum of three years of proven experience in technical field roles, with a history of direct and effective work with rural communities.

• Integrity and Transparency: Strong commitment to ethics and responsibility, demonstrating an active stance in combating fraud and mismanagement of resources.

• Mobility and Autonomy: Possess a motorcycle driving license and proven riding skills, essential for accessing remote areas and ensuring program coverage.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent abilities to influence, negotiate, and guide teams, partners, and community members, promoting collaboration and engagement.

• Resilience and Flexibility: Ability to work under pressure and availability for flexible hours, especially in emergency situations, maintaining effectiveness and focus on objectives.

• Local Knowledge (Advantage): The ability to speak the local language and interact directly with the target group will be a valuable asset, facilitating trust-building and the effectiveness of interventions.

Desirable Skills:

• Ambassador of Excellence: Beyond direct responsibilities, we expect the Officer to act as a true ambassador for the excellence of the Save the Children program. This involves applying additional quality standards, sharing knowledge and skills (academic and experiential) to support high-quality implementation in all aspects of the work.

It is important to note that only candidates of Mozambican nationality will be considered for subsequent stages of the recruitment and selection process, reinforcing our commitment to the development of local talent.

How to Apply

If you identify with this mission and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to submit your application. This is your opportunity to join a global team that makes a difference in the lives of millions of children.

Interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailed and a cover letter, both written in Portuguese and English. The deadline for submitting applications is May 17, 2026.

The location for these vacancies is in Matutuíne and Manhiça, areas where your work will have a direct and transformative impact on local communities. We look forward to your application and your desire to build a healthier and more promising future for the children of Mozambique.