Volunteers at Delight Affection Foundation (DAF)

Role Overview

• The Program Manager (Volunteer) will provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of DAF’s programs.
• The role involves supporting project design, ensuring quality delivery, strengthening monitoring and evaluation, and fostering collaboration with partners, communities, and donors.
• This is a strategic position suitable for an individual passionate about humanitarian and development work, seeking to make tangible impact while gaining hands-on experience in program management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of projects across DAF’s thematic areas.
• Support proposal development, grant writing, and donor reporting.
• Ensure program quality and accountability to affected populations (AAP).
• Supervise and guide program staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
• Liaise with government, NGOs, clusters, and other partners to enhance collaboration.
• Ensure mainstreaming of protection, gender equity, and climate responsiveness in all programs.
• Prepare timely reports (narrative and financial) for management and stakeholders.
• Support resource mobilization efforts, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
• Represent DAF in relevant meetings, workshops, and forums.

Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, or related fields (Master’s an advantage).
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector.
• Strong knowledge of project cycle management (PCM), proposal writing, and donor compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about humanitarian service and volunteerism.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian and development initiatives.
• Professional growth and exposure to program design, management, and coordination.
• Networking opportunities with partners, donors, and other professionals in the sector.
• Experience letter and recommendation after successful service period.

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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.