Title: Health and Nutrition Technical Lead

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Programmes

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Technical Lead - Health and Nutrition is responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of Save the Children’s Health and Nutrition Program in Zambia. S/he is responsible for the achievement of the Health and Nutrition program objectives as set by the Country Strategy Plan 2025-2027. The TL Health and Nutrition furthermore ensures program development through the identification of new funding opportunities, program design and development of high quality proposals. S/He ensures the development of a network of external contacts through which to promote and inform Save the Children Health and Nutrition program. S/He represents Save the Children with relevant sector government structures and other international partners, including UN and Cooperating Partners. S/He acts as focal point for Zambia in the area of Health and Nutrition, providing guidance to related initiatives focusing on Save the Children’s guidelines, vision and mission. S/He will strengthen the quality of program implementation through the identification of capacity gaps and capacity building strategies, liaising closely with external Technical Advisors within the Save the Children movement. The role will liaise with the MEAL team to ensure quality M&E frameworks and the use of data for decision making through robust monitoring and evaluation. She/ He will work under the direct line management of Director Program and is also expected to work closely with the Head of Program Operations.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified Applicants should only attach their cover letter and an updated resume.

For a detailed job description please follow the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sPJqWd4Zk7iP07qNZoNQmcAzsc5a-UvK/view?usp=sharing

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 17th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children reserves the right to re advertise if suitable applicants are not found.

Save the Children is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not engage in any practices which discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status and we will never ask that you pay for anything as part of the selection process or thereafter