PROJECT-BACKGROUND
The proposed six months project aims to provide immediate, life-saving health and nutrition services to vulnerable conflict-affected populations during the lean season in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno State. The intervention, implemented by a consortium of CBI and UNICPF will respond to worsening health and nutrition conditions among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other at-risk groups, driven by seasonal food insecurity, recurrent flooding, protracted conflict, and the deterioration of basic services. Through integrated health and nutrition outreach, mobile medical teams, health facility support, and community-based case management, this project seeks to reduce malnutrition, prevent disease outbreaks, and mitigate mortality during the lean season. Implemented over six months.
To support the successful implementation of her NHF-OCHA project, UNICPF is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates for the position below.
Location: MMC, Jere, Konduga and Kaga
Duration: 6months
Reporting Line: Executive Director
NUTRITION OFFICER’S DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and coordinate the nutrition assistance on daily nutrition implementation at community level.
- Ensure nutrition staff understands correct case finding through screening, referral, following national IMAM guidelines.
- Coordinate the nutrition assistants on tom brown implementation
- Monitor and supervise the preparation and distribution of the tom brown grains/ powder
- Train community health workers and facility staff on MAM protocols, growth monitoring, and MIYCN practices.
- Ensure treatment of MAM cases through TSFPs, and preventive actions such as IYCF counseling and household cooking demonstrations
- Provide continuous technical guidance and on-the-job coaching to staff and volunteers.
- Strengthen community networks to improve case finding, defaulter tracing, and home-based follow-up.
- Collect, compile, and analyze nutrition data from health facilities and community outreach points.
- Produce accurate and timely (Monthly, 5WS and SITREP) reports
- Monitor program performance against set indicators and recommend improvements.
- Support the documentation of success stories and lessons learned.
- Promote correct preparation and use of locally available foods, including Tom Brown, to improve dietary diversity.
- Participate in local nutrition coordination meetings and technical discussions.
- Maintain strong collaboration with government and community stakeholders to align activities with national nutrition policies.
- To carry out any other duties assigned to.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or any related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in implementing nutrition programs in community or health facility settings.
- Good understanding of IMAM and MIYCF approaches.
- Hands on experience with management of MAM treatment using locally available food supplements (Tom Brown).
- Strong skills in data collection, record keeping, and reporting.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Competencies
- Solid understanding of nutrition programming in emergency and development contexts.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on community engagement.
- Capacity to train and mentor local staff effectively.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, teamwork, and respect for cultural differences.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
- INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
- RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
- PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities in Northeast Nigeria. Your expertise and dedication can help ensure the safety and protection of those in need.
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