Project Coordinator Nutritionist

International Potato Center - CGIAR

Job Location:

Andovoranto - Madagascar

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit one (01) experienced and results-driven

Project Coordinator / Nutritionist to lead the coordination and technical implementation of nutritionfocused interventions of the new EU funded project Ensemble travaillons pour lutter contre la faim

dans le Sud (MIRAIKA). The project aims to strengthen food and nutrition security and enhance the

resilience of vulnerable communities and institutions across the Great South of Madagascar including

the districts of Amboasary Ambovombe Antanimora Betroka Beloha Tshihombe and Bekily.

About CIP

CIP is a member of the CGIAR a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is

dedicated to transforming food land and water systems in a climate crisis and it is carried out by 15

CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners including national and

regional research institutes civil society organizations academia development organizations and the

private sector.

About the role

The Project Coordinator / Nutritionist will provide overall project coordination technical leadership

and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective and timely delivery of nutrition and food security

interventions. The successful candidate will oversee field implementation partner capacity building

monitoring and reporting and the promotion of evidence-based nutrition practices with a strong focus

on sweetpotato-based nutrition solutions.

The position is based in Ambovombe Madagascar and reports to the Country Manager and Senior

Scientist for Madagascar.

Key responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

Internalize the project mission and contribute to achieving goals effectively and sustainably

Develop and manage detailed work plans schedules and implementation strategies

Coordinate and supervise daily project activities in collaboration with partners and

stakeholders

Monitor progress to ensure activities are delivered on time within budget and in line with

quality standards

Build and maintain strong partnerships with government services research institutions NGOs

private sector actors and farmer groups

Strengthening partner capacity through technical support and training

Prepare and submit timely technical and financial reports

Identify and manage risks to ensure smooth project delivery

Represent CIP at local and regional meetings workshops and coordination forums

Document lessons learned best practices and project outcomes and present results at

professional events

Technical & Nutrition Leadership

Train partners and communities on balanced diets and the nutritional benefits of sweetpotato

and diversified food systems

Develop and deliver training advocacy and behavior change materials including nutrition

messages food guides and recipe books

Facilitate community-level culinary demonstrations and awareness sessions

Support logistics for the distribution of small-scale nutrition-related materials and equipment

Monitor and provide technical backstopping to partners and beneficiaries

Design and implement surveys studies and data collection tools

Collect analyze and interpret data to inform reporting and decision-making

Organize nutrition awareness campaigns in collaboration with ONN and other partners

Requirements

What are we looking for

Masters degree in Nutrition Food Science Biology or a related field

PhD is an advantage but not required

Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience in project coordination

implementation and management

Proven experience promoting nutrition and food security interventions

Experience working with smallholder farmers and agricultural extension programs

Experience designing training tools and delivering participatory capacity-building activities

Familiarity with governmental nutrition programs and multi-stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of sweetpotato-based nutrition interventions and gender-responsive programming

is an advantage

Strong project management leadership and team coordination skills

Budget planning and financial oversight experience

Strong analytical reporting and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and cross-cultural environments

High integrity accountability and problem-solving mindset

Proficiency in MS Office and digital tools

Excellent written and spoken French and Malagasy

Working knowledge of English required

Benefits

Why should you consider this opportunity

CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong state-of-the-art R&D

background a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our

Orange Flesh Sweetpotato work in Africa

CIP is dedicated to achieving food security improving nutrition and well-being and gender equity

for poor people in roots tubers farming and food systems in the developing world

CIP is a member of the CGIAR a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in

developing countries and supported by more than 50 donor members

What are we offering

Compensation package commensurate with experience

Initial fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance

and availability of funds

Work in an equal and diverse workplace

ANY OFFER MADE WITH REGARD TO THIS VACANCY IS CONDITIONAL TO THE FORMAL AWARD

OF THE AFORE-MENTIONED GRANT

How to apply

Visit the following link: ( to apply. The deadline for the receipt of

applications is February 27 2026. Please note that while all applications are reviewed by our team

only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited

to Madagascar nationals and permanent residents only.

This position will have contact with children or vulnerable adults

Learn more about CIP by accessing our website at

CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals are particularly

encouraged to apply.

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit one (01) experienced and results-driven Project Coordinator / Nutritionist to lead the coordination and technical implementation of nutritionfocused interventions of the new EU funded project Ensemble travaillons pour lutter contre la faimd...