Transforming Lives Through Nutrition-Sierra Leone
Job Description
Job Type: Intern x2
Location: Freetown
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: 12 Months
Reports to: Program Manager, Food System.
Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in across the 16 districts of Sierra Leone, in partnership with the ministry of health and ministry of Agricultural and forestry together with the Scaling up nutrition and food security (SUN) and communities stakeholders to ensure program sustainability.
We are currently seeking Interns in Sierra Leone. The interns will be supporting the implementation of a suite of three out of the eight lifesaving interventions:
- Supplementing pregnant women multiple micronutrient supplementation • Supplementing children for 6-59months with Vitamin A and albendazole through an integrated child health days at both facility and community level through outreaches sessions particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
- The program also complements the government flagship program under the feed Salon strategy to support the food systems actions to promote women empowerment through livelihood activities, women and children’s diets, and secure access to essential nutrients through home-grown food production.
Scope of work
Under the guidance of the Program Manager and with support from the program team; the intern will: • Support the TLTN team to strengthen the delivery and coverage of high-impact nutrition services at facility and community level using government structures.
- Support training of women farmers on climate-smart agriculture and improved dietary practices to the operational districts (Bombali and Moyamba).
- Learning and applying quality assurance through mentorship and supportive.
- Contribute to implementing the program work plan across the three TLTN interventions which include
o Multiple micronutrient supplementation
o Vitamin A and deworming
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o Support to the food system through training of farmer-based organizations • Support program monitoring of monthly data from the DHIS2 and draft monthly report for the monthly performance review meeting.
- Help organize meetings with stakeholders to guide project implementation. • Compile and edit information for dissemination events to facilitate knowledge sharing and document lessons learned.
- Provide support to the communication officer in advocating and targeting various stakeholders by gathering evidence, documentation, with the communication.
- Support engagement with government ministries, private sector entities, and other partners during program activities.
- Support the program team to organize meeting logistics; take key notes during meetings and share immediately for action.
- Prepare regular progress reports as required during the bi-weekly meetings with the team. • Travel to the provinces to support field activities as required.
- Undertake other tasks assigned by the program team.
Supervision and Learning Outcomes
The intern will receive structured guidance and mentorship designed to translate theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
| Aspect | Description |
| Reporting Schedule | Weekly check-in meetings with the supervisor; monthly written progress reports. |
| Learning Outcomes | By the end of the internship, the intern will be able to: o Confidently implement routine program for health and nutrition intervention o Design and deliver basic training modules for women farmers groups o Conduct and document supportive supervision visits effectively o Analyze and interpret monthly live data from the DHIS2 and community -level monitoring data |
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health, data science or related fields. • Academic experience gathering and/or analyzing data for research projects, and communicating results, is essential.
- Solid organizational skills and reliable attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload, assume responsibility for work, and follow through to completion.
- Strong interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate effectively across cultures.
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- Proficiency in English language including ability to comprehend project documents; draft and edit routine business correspondence; and contribute to drafting and editing reports. • Highly computer literate including:
o knowledge of Microsoft office suite or equivalent.
o strong Excel skills; and
o proficiency in statistical analysis using STATA or R, a strong advantage. • Experience laying out and formatting communications documents a plus. • Ability and willingness to work under pressure with a positive attitude as a part of a team. Collaborative, flexible and solution oriented.
- Willingness to travel within the targeted districts.
- Demonstrable respect for all people regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to SierraLeone.Recruitment@hki.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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