Nutrition Assistant at Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Job Purpose

• The nutrition assistant directly supports community outreach and facility-level implementation to ensure access to lifesaving nutrition interventions in hard-to-reach areas.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Key Performance Indicator:

• Timely implementation and reporting of CMAM/IYCF activities, quality and completeness of data collection and reporting tools, level of community participation and satisfaction and adherence to PSEA and safeguarding principles.

Program Implementation and Monitoring:

• Support the daily implementation of CMAM and/or IYCF activities at health facilities and community outreach sites.
• Conduct community-based screening of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) for malnutrition using MUAC and other approved tools.
• Assist in the identification and registration of eligible beneficiaries in the OTP or IYCF programs following national protocols.
• Ensure regular follow-up of beneficiaries, including absentees and defaulters, and conduct household visits where necessary.
• Support nutrition officers in providing nutrition education and counselling sessions to caregivers and community groups.
• Disseminate key messages on infant and young child feeding, hygiene promotion, and maternal nutrition at the community level.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating community sensitization, focus group discussions, and capacity-building sessions for volunteers and Lead Mothers.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of nutrition materials and supplies during field activities.

M&E Support—Data Collection, Reporting, and Accountability:

• Collect and record beneficiary data accurately using standardized tools and templates.
• Submit timely and accurate weekly and monthly activity reports to the Nutrition Officer.
• Participate in data verification, validation, and compilation of activity statistics at the site level.
• Support in maintaining proper documentation and archiving of records at the site and field office.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the community feedback and complaints mechanism in project locations.

Community Engagement and Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with community leaders, health workers, and volunteers to ensure community ownership of nutrition interventions.
• Assist in the identification, training, and supervision of Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), Lead Mothers, and other community focal persons.
• Represent CATAI positively and professionally during field activities and community meetings.
• Communicate promptly to the Nutrition Officer any challenges, security concerns, or feedback received from beneficiaries or community stakeholders.

Logistics and Administration:

• Support the Nutrition Officer in organizing logistics for field activities, including materials, transport, and site preparation.
• Ensure all program materials and equipment are safely handled and properly stored after use.
• Report any damaged, missing, or expired items to the supervisor promptly.

Qualifications and Required Skills
Education:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in implementing CMAM and/or IYCF programs, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience working in community-based nutrition or health programs is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of nutrition principles and community mobilization techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Hausa, and/or Kanuri.
• Proficiency in basic data collection and reporting using paper or digital tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote field locations.

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and CATAI’s mission.
• Respect for diversity, integrity, and accountability.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the team.

Core Values:

• Commitment to CATAI’s mission and humanitarian principles.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative spirit.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion; child safeguarding; adolescent and youth initiatives; PSEA, GBV, and VAC; and fraud.
• CATAI has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All selected candidates must undergo reference checks and background verification and will be required to sign and comply with CATAI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate its recruitment processes.