Infant and Young Child Feeding Assistant (Maternity Cover) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno state and work under the supervision of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Officer.
• The IYCF Assistant will support the IYCF Officer in conducting rapid/detailed assessment of infant and young child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at mobile clinics.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Counselling the pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding. One to One tailored IYCF counselling sessions to all mothers with children under 24 months.
• Represent ACF and the program within the community.
• Conduct education sessions within the surrounding community on the importance of IYCF practices in conjunction with community mobilisers.
• Aid in establishing mother to mother support groups (Community Health Groups – CHGs) within the community to provide additional support for mothers and extend knowledge of good IYCF practices.
• Building effective liaison with government staff and involving them into IYCF care practices even in cooking demonstration (where applicable).

Position Requirements

• Minimum of Diploma in a Nutrition or Community Based Programming or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts).
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to screening sites.
• Capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies.
• Proficiency with local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa) and English.