Nutrition Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Summary

• The Nutrition officer will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and will work under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Deputy Project Manager.
• He/she will play a key role in the implementation of community health groups (CHGs) within the community for each health facility targeted by the CMAM component.
• He/she will conduct health capacity assessments and also ensure the functionality and linkage between community nutritional screening and health facilities.
• The Nutrition Officer is also required to represent Action Against Hunger program within the communities.

Requirements
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 within humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts including community mobilization.
• Be able and willing to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Have the capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Be professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive.
• Possess excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
• Be proficient in statistical softwares (Microsoft Office package, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
• Be committed to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
• Be fluent in English and other local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
• Have previous NGO experience in managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, wash, Nutrition).