Nutrition Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Job Summary

The Nutrition officer will directly report to the Nutrition Deputy Program Manager and will play a key role in supporting the implementation of the Nutrition component (porridge mums) of the cash transfer program of Action Against Hunger in Borno State, Nigeria. He/she will facilitate program coordination, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and health related activities. The Nutrition Officer will also coordinate the training, capacity building and ensure proper management of Nutrition and Health Assistants.

The successful candidate will;

• Have a minimum of bachelor’s degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field. Higher level Degree preferred.
• Have a minimum of 2 years working experience in similar setting, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure context.
• Have experience in CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
• Be flexible, able and willing to frequently travel to villages and stay on the field.
• Have the capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Have excellent Microsoft office, statistical proficiency and project management skills.
• Be fluent in English and other local languages preferably.
• Have previous experience in managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, WASH, Nutrition).