Nutritionist (National)

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, seeks a Nutritionist (National) to support integrated humanitarian programs in all five refugee camps in Rwanda. The role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring nutrition programs to address malnutrition among refugee populations, particularly vulnerable groups such as children under five and pregnant women. The Nutritionist will collaborate with health teams, community workers, and local authorities to ensure culturally appropriate and evidence-based interventions. Key responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, developing and distributing supplementary feeding programs, training community health workers, and coordinating with stakeholders to enhance program impact. The position requires a strong commitment to humanitarian principles, resilience-building, and sustainable community development.

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field; Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition programming, preferably in humanitarian or refugee contexts; Registration with the Rwanda Nutritionists Council or eligible for registration; Experience in conducting nutritional assessments and designing nutrition interventions; Strong analytical and report-writing skills; Ability to work in challenging environments and with diverse teams; Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (French is an asset); Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience with nutrition information systems and databases.