- Company: Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)
- Location: Borno, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time (Onsite)
About the role
EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian and developmental services. We are seeking a Nutrition Assistant Officer to join our team in Borno. This is a full-time, onsite position focused on ensuring effective supervision of nutrition screening, referrals, and community mobilization activities.
Responsibilities
- Supervise community nutrition mobilizers (CNMs) and field assistants in daily activities, including screening for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
- Coordinate with local leaders, health facilities, and the Nutrition Focal Person to manage community nutrition programs.
- Establish systems for managing and monitoring CNMs to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Facilitate the formation of community mother support groups and support the implementation of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
- Monitor the use of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and Micronutrient Powders (MNP) at the household and facility levels.
- Conduct monthly review meetings and prepare weekly and monthly reports on CMAM and IYCF activities.
- Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards and the UN OCHA Nutrition strategy.
Requirements
- Experience in nutrition programs, community mobilization, or humanitarian aid is preferred.
- Strong supervisory and coordination skills.
- Ability to work effectively with local communities, traditional leaders, and health facilities.
- Commitment to humanitarian principles and beneficiary accountability.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. Please note that the application deadline is not specified.
