ABOUT THE JOB:
The Nutrition Officer will support the implementation, monitoring, and quality delivery of nutrition interventions at the field level, focusing on Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), supplementary feeding, and nutrition promotion activities. He/she will work closely with health facilities, community volunteers, and program teams to ensure timely screening, treatment, referral, and follow-up of malnourished children and pregnant/lactating women in communities, camps, and health facilities. The Nutrition Officer contributes to integration with health, WASH, child protection, and other sectors while supporting data collection, reporting, and community engagement.
LOCATION: MONGONO, KAGA, MMC-JERE, MOBBAR
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Nutrition Officer’s primary responsibilities include the following:
- Support the planning and day-to-day implementation of nutrition activities including screening, admission, treatment, and discharge of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) under CMAM/IMAM protocols;
- Conduct on-the-job training and mentoring of community health workers, volunteers, and facility staff on nutrition protocols, IYCF practices, growth monitoring, and hygiene promotion;
- Perform regular field monitoring visits to OTP/SC sites, distribution points, and communities to ensure adherence to protocols, quality service delivery, and proper use of nutrition supplies (RUTF, RUSF, etc.);
- Identify and refer complicated SAM cases to stabilization centers; support follow-up of defaulters, non-responders, and recoveries;
- Facilitate IYCF counseling sessions, support groups for mothers/caregivers, cooking demonstrations, and nutrition education in communities and safe spaces;
- Ensure gender, protection, and disability considerations are integrated into nutrition activities, with safe referral pathways for vulnerable cases;
- Collaborate with health, WASH, and other sector teams to promote integrated programming and avoid duplication;
- Collect, compile, and verify nutrition data (admissions, discharges, stock reports, MUAC screening results) using approved tools; support timely submission to the Nutrition Coordinator;
- Monitor stock levels of nutrition commodities and report any shortages or expiries to supervisor and logistics team;
- Participate in community sensitization, mobilization, and advocacy during project entry, screenings, and awareness campaigns;
- Support nutrition assessments, KAP surveys, and coverage surveys as required;
- Prepare weekly/monthly activity reports, case studies, and contribute to donor/narrative reports under guidance of the Nutrition Coordinator;
- Identify challenges, gaps, and lessons learned in field implementation and recommend solutions to improve program quality;
- Participate in Nutrition Sector/sub-sector meetings, stakeholder engagements, and coordination forums at field level when delegated;
- Ensure proper documentation, filing, and adherence to organizational and donor guidelines;
- Monitor security and contextual issues affecting nutrition activities and report promptly to supervisor;
- Promote do-no-harm principles and beneficiary accountability in all interactions.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
- Competence in applying humanitarian principles and understanding of humanitarian action: Ensure nutrition activities align with Sphere, IMAM national guidelines, and humanitarian standards, including beneficiary accountability.
- Achieving results effectively: Maintain transparency and accountability; make informed decisions calmly; document lessons and apply them for better outcomes. Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships: Build trust with communities and partners; promote dialogue and share feedback; collaborate across teams.
- Operating safely and securely: Identify and mitigate risks; apply do-no-harm; follow safety procedures to protect staff and beneficiaries.
- Working/Supervision in environment of implementation: Support team prioritization and well-being; remain effective under pressure; demonstrate integrity and ethical conduct.
- Leadership: Show initiative; listen actively; provide constructive feedback; support team development.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Food Science, or related field from a recognized tertiary institution;
- At least 3 years of experience in nutrition programming, with at least 2 years in humanitarian/emergency contexts implementing CMAM/IMAM and IYCF;
- Proven experience in field-level nutrition interventions, screening, treatment, and community mobilization;
- Knowledge of monitoring, data collection, and basic reporting in nutrition programs;
- Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g., BHA) is an added advantage;
- Proven ability to work in challenging field environments with strong professional ethics.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Solid understanding of CMAM, IYCF, and emergency nutrition protocols;
- Ability to work collaboratively across sectors and with diverse stakeholders;
- Initiative in problem identification and practical solutions;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for community and staff engagement;
- Basic budgeting and stock management knowledge;
- Good report writing and documentation skills;
- Computer literacy (MS Office, data entry tools);
- Critical thinker with empathy and cultural sensitivity.
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