- Lead the implementation of the S-WIFS program across the target provinces.
- Develop and regularly update school-based project work plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.
- Coordinate closely with UNICEF provincial extenders, PPHD, provincial nutrition officers, Department of Education, school authorities, and related stakeholders.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to provincial teams, including project supervisors and Master Trainers.
- Support the organization and delivery of Training of Trainers (ToT) and school-level teacher trainings.
- Ensure Master Trainers and teachers understand S-WIFS technical guidelines and protocols.
- Ensure program implementation follows MoPH and MoE micronutrient guidelines and MN TWG guidance.
- Oversee school mapping, selection of S-WIFS focal teachers, and rollout of weekly IFA distribution.
- Promote nutrition education and community awareness on anemia, balance food, and social norms affecting adolescent nutrition.
- Compile and analyze school-level S-WIFS data to inform program decisions.
- Coordinate with UNICEF provincial extenders and provincial authorities to ensure timely supply and proper storage of IFA tablets and school WIFS materials.
- Ensure schools receive all required tools: IFA tablets, IEC materials, reporting formats, water jugs, cups, and storage boxes.
- Monitor weekly IFA distribution, school compliance, and adherence to program guidelines.
- Oversee regular monitoring visits by Master Trainers and review monitoring checklists.
- Compile and submit accurate monthly and quarterly progress reports to the BDN main office.
- Track program indicators, challenges, lessons learned, and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure full compliance with BDN Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding, PSEA/SH, and AAP policies.
- Ensure all staff and contractors are oriented on safeguarding and reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure safe, accessible, and confidential feedback and complaint mechanisms are in place for students and schools.
- Immediately report any safeguarding or SEA/SH concerns to the BDN main office.
- Address operational challenges promptly in coordination with provincial management teams and school authorities.
Education:
- Medical Doctor, Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field.
- A master’s degree is an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years managing health, nutrition, or school-based programs.
- Experience in anaemia prevention, adolescent nutrition, or micronutrient programs is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in project management, reporting, and team supervision.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong leadership and coordination skills.
- Excellent planning, monitoring, and reporting abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding, PSEA/SH, and accountability mechanisms.
- Ability to travel frequently to project provinces.
- Proficiency in English and fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on January 01, 2026. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.
https://forms.gle/6mXYa3kzLXPNxPCR9
BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and officially registered in Afghanistan in 2001 as an Afghan non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and developmental organization. BDN operates in accordance with its constitution in three main thematic areas: health, education, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition, BDN helps communities achieve their developmental goals, while its wider vision is a world of enabled communities working towards a brighter future.
Presently, BDN is actively involved in various initiatives, including the Health Emergency Response Additional Financing (HER AF) undertaking in Balkh and Maidan Wardak Provinces. Additionally, the organization is executing projects such as the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP), AFIAT, and GC 7 in the Balkh and Maidan Wardak Provinces.