Project Coordinator / Nutritionist, Madagascar

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?

• Master's 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: ( http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/) 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 http://www.cipotato.org

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

encouraged to apply.

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