Nutrition Officer at Delight Affection Foundation (DAF)

Role Overview

• The Nutrition Officer (Volunteer)will support DAF’s nutrition interventions by promoting Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), and strengthening maternal and child health awareness.
• The officer will ensure quality program delivery, effective community engagement, and integration of nutrition-sensitive approaches across sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of nutrition-specific programs (IYCF, CMAM, micronutrient supplementation, growth monitoring).
• Facilitate nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and awareness campaigns.
• Mobilize and train community health volunteers and mother-to-mother support groups.
• Conduct malnutrition screening, referral, and follow-up for children and vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate with WASH, Food Security, Education, and Protection teams to integrate nutrition-sensitive approaches.
• Document and report on activities, successes, and challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender equity, and cultural sensitivity in all interventions.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, Food Science, or related field.
• Prior experience in nutrition programming, IYCF, or CMAM (paid, voluntary, or internship) is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.
• Passion for humanitarian and development work, with commitment to DAF’s values of compassion, accountability, inclusivity, and resilience.

Benefits of Volunteering with DAF:

• Gain practical experience in humanitarian and development nutrition programming.
• Build technical expertise in Nutrition, WASH, and integrated multi-sectoral approaches.
• Enhance professional skills in community engagement, monitoring, and reporting.
• Access opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth in the humanitarian sector.
• Be part of a committed and impact-driven team serving vulnerable communities.