Nutrition and IYCF Assistant at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Bade, Yobe
Direct Line Manager: Nutrition and IYCF Officer

Job Summary

• Action Against Hunger Nigeria Mission is recruiting for a Nutrition and IYCF Assistant who will represent AAH and the program within the community, Implement the nutrition CMAM & behavior change activities.

Responsibilities

• Create awareness and sensitize the community on CMAM practices, IYCF, malnutrition, and the causes of malnutrition and treatment of malnutrition.
• Participate in the screening of children less than five years, referral and follow up of malnourished beneficiaries at the community level.
• Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM, IYCF with support from MOH, community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level.
• Coordinate all activities very closely and in collaboration with MOH and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly reports and MUAC screening data & reports to nutrition officers for compilation.
• Organize and lead the formation of Mother to Mother Support Groups
  for IYCF with the support of IYCF/Nutrition Officer.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in a Nutrition or Community-based programming or related field.
• Minimum 1-year work experience in humanitarian contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Nutrition/Health and WASH programming and community engagement;
• Capacity to work in a team of diverse culture;
• Result-oriented with strong organization, communication and planning skills;
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken skills) and proficiency with local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).

Remuneration

• Minimum Monthly Salary: 156,995 Naira
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, 24 days paid leave per year, free and direct access to the Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.