Vacancy Announcement: Nutrition Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement: 11th September 2026

Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator

Number of Positions: 1

Reporting To: Project Manager

Location: Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia

Project Fund Code: CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40455

Duration: 6 months (1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027) with the possibility of extension

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

Organizational context

Agro-Pastoral Charity Organization (APCO) is a local non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation founded in 1998 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises in Somalia. APCO provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and addressing the long-term challenges facing our target populations  breaking the poverty cycle, fostering development and reducing vulnerability to disasters. In partnership with the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), APCO is implementing a nutrition project titled “Lifesaving Nutrition response for underserved communities impacted by climatic shocks in Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia”, delivered through one fixed nutrition site in Buulo Doonka and two mobile outreach teams serving Mud Kalmooy, Halimayal, Caanawaa and Yaadjile villages. APCO is therefore looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed nutrition coordinator.

The Role

The Nutrition Coordinator provides technical leadership, planning, coordination, quality assurance and oversight of all project nutrition interventions, ensuring compliance with MoH guidelines, donor requirements and Nutrition Cluster standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for IMAM, MIYCN, micronutrient supplementation, community screening and outreach services.

• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with Somalia IMAM guidelines, MoH protocols and Nutrition Cluster standards.

• Lead capacity building — IMAM and MIYCN training for nutrition staff and CHWs — and provide supportive supervision.

• Coordinate with government authorities, the Nutrition Cluster and partner agencies.

• Provide technical support to field teams and oversee technical reporting.

• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in nutrition, public health or nursing.

• Minimum of 4 years coordinating CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN programmes.

• Sound knowledge of MoH guidelines and Nutrition Cluster standards.

• Experience in supervision, capacity building and coordination with government and partners.

• Fluency in Somali and good written English.

How to apply

If you are passionate and meet the above qualifications and experience, please send your CV to the APCO HR Officer by email to info@agropastoral.org, or drop your application at the APCO office on or before 21st September 2026. Physical address: Waaberi Mall, 3rd floor | Maka Al Mukarama Street, Mogadishu, Somalia. Alternatively, you may apply directly on the APCO webpage in the career section. APCO is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.