Consultancy Vacancy: Local Nutritionist

Program Overview

The Green Tanzania Cookstoves Program, developed by OffgridSun in collaboration with the Italian energy company Eni, aims at combating climate change by promoting the use of efficient cookstoves in rural Tanzania. The program improves health outcomes, reduces carbon emissions, and decreases deforestation by replacing traditional cooking methods with cleaner technologies. Additionally, it supports local production, creating jobs and boosting the economy. By 2030, the program will benefit 1 million people, producing 200,000 cookstoves locally, and reduce 2.6 million tons of CO2 emissions, contributing to global carbon neutrality goals.

As part of the broader Green Tanzania Cookstoves program, this role will contribute to the implementation of “Health and Energy” project an initiative designed to promote health, nutrition and sustainable energy consumption through the promotion of improved cookstoves and traditional food preparation. The project aims to improve community health and food security through culturally adapted educational activities such as cooking shows, developed with local and international chefs and nutritionists, while also increasing awareness of Eni’s Clean Cooking initiatives through international cultural projects and publications.

About the role

We are seeking a Local Nutritionist based in Dodoma Region/Tanzania who is going to report directly to the project manager. He/she will collaborate closely with OffgridSun in the development of a country-specific nutrition profile and related activities. This job opportunity for nutritionist in Tanzania plays a key role in gathering critical nutritional, cultural, and epidemiological information, and supporting the design and delivery of a high-profile cooking show/masterclass event.

Key Responsibilities

• Working Group Participation and Country Profile Drafting: Report to the project Managert. Participate in a multidisciplinary working group to analyze Tanzania’s nutritional context, customs, traditions, and epidemiological data. Contribute to brainstorming sessions with international experts for message development and editorial content, draft a country nutritional profile. . (remote work)
• Site Visit Participation: Help organize and participate 2 weeks country visits (1 in July and 1 in November). . (remote work and in presence)
• Cooking Show/Masterclass Design: Support the Lead Medical Nutritionist and Chefs in shaping the cooking show/masterclass format and content. Provide national nutritional guidelines, best practices and collaborate on recipe selection. (remote work)
• Population Dietary and Health Analysis: Ensure all project messages align dietary habits with epidemiological data for maximum impact. (remote work)
• Active Participation in Cooking Show: Engage in the cooking show event, deliver awareness sessions (in presence work)
• Contribute in terms of contents before and after November’s mission in the realization of cultural projects related to the initiative, such as a publication. (remote work)

Requirements

• Degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience working in clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, or community-based nutrition programs.
• Full proficiency in English and Swahili (both spoken and written).
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Teams; ability to work effectively with a laptop.
• Strong understanding of local dietary habits, cultural practices, and nutritional challenges.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Time Commitment

• Individual remote work: Independent work and  participation in online meetings
• First Mission: Assessment site visit (End of July)
• Second mission: Active participation in the cooking show event (end of November)

Apply for the job opportunity “Consultancy Vacancy: Local Nutritionist” and take part in a meaningful project that combines nutrition, international cooperation, and sustainable energy!