Nutrition Nexus expert  

Skills required

Professional competencies: 5 years of professional experience, at least two of which must have been in the humanitarian field of nutrition / public health / food security / food systems; comprehensive understanding of nutrition / primary health / food systems dynamics, encompassing agriculture, nutrition, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic factors. Strong analytical skills to assess complex food and nutrition security challenges, identify strategic intervention points, and develop integrated solutions that address the interconnectedness of malnutrition. Additionally, effective communication and collaboration abilities are crucial for fostering partnerships, advocating for policy changes, and mobilizing stakeholders to promote healthy nutrition and resilient food systems.

Education: University degree – or equivalent professional training – in nutrition, food policy, food safety, agriculture, economics, rural development, environmental sciences, sustainable development or other related fields.

 What we require: Swiss citizenship (or Liechtenstein) or holder of a valid Swiss work permit (C). You are available for a 6 – 12 month’s assignment abroad and you are prepared to carry out assignments in complex humanitarian situations/fragile contexts.

Professional qualifications and skills: as above

Social and personal skills: sound general knowledge, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to lead and find solutions. Good physical and mental endurance. Flexibility and adaptability, able to work autonomously and in a team.

Language skills: good knowledge of at least two national languages, good knowledge of English, any other language would be an asset.

Recruitment process:

If your application is successful, you will be invited to an initial interview at our head office in Bern. If you are successful, you will be invited to attend an assessment day with other candidates (interviews, exercises and role-playing). The final stage consists of a week’s introductory course near Berne.

Subject to a medical check-up, you are then ready to go on mission. All planned SHA missions are published on the SHA information portal (access restricted to SHA members only). These job descriptions provide information on the objectives, nature, duration and location of the planned intervention.

If we have aroused your interest and you meet the above criteria, we look forward to receive your application by e-mail at the following address: [email protected]