Position: Project Coordinator (Food & Nutrition)
Report to: Cluster Coordinator
Works with: Program, Operations, Finance
About Rise Against Hunger India
Rise Against Hunger India (RAHI), a registered public trust, is driven by the vision of a
world without hunger. The organization aims to end hunger by 2030 by providing food
and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable and creating a global commitment
to mobilize the necessary resources. RAHI undertakes programs that are aimed at
eliminating chronic hunger and malnutrition through sustainable community
development through four pathways:
• Nourishing Lives
• Responding to Emergencies
• Empowering Communities
• Growing the Movement
Functional Summary:
The Project Coordinator (Food & Nutrition) works as a field professional of the Rise
Against Hunger India Cluster Office and provides technical and programmatic support
for implementation of programs at the Cluster level.
Areas of responsibility:
• Work in close collaboration and under overall technical supervision of the Program
Manager for the region and the Head Office Program Department in developing
Cluster-based plans for Food & Nutrition programs.
• Conduct Food & Nutrition Rapid Needs Assessment in the Cluster
• Develop design plans, working drawings, technical specifications for items required
for Food & Nutrition project in the Cluster
• Prepare specifications and documents for the procurement of Food & Nutrition
related supplies
• Coordinate, manage resources and implement Food & Nutrition projects in the
Cluster
• Provide supervision and technical assistance to field level Community Animators in
program villages for Food & Nutrition programs
• Monitor and inspect work done by contractors and vendors as per project schedule
• Ensure that all Food & Nutrition components are implemented as per project plan
Job Description - Project Coordinator – Health & WASH
• Carry out close liaison and consultation with community leaders and other line
departments related to Food & Nutrition in the cluster
• Assist in undertaking of the capacity building of the various groups involved in
projects, including partner NGOs, Community Animators and beneficiaries
• Coordinate and supervise implementation including managing food procurement
and distribution contracts.
• Maintain Food & Nutrition budgets components to ensure appropriate and efficient
use of resources in the project and area of operation.
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor/s
Qualifications and Experience:
▪ Master’s degree or equivalent (preferably in any development related discipline)
with minimum of 5 years experience in working in the areas of Food & Nutrition
▪ Demonstrated work skills and willingness to take on responsibility and initiative.
▪ Excellent communication and facilitation skills at the field level
▪ Ability to work independently under pressure as well as in a team with a
consultative approach.
▪ Proficiency in English and Hindi