- Company: Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)
- Location: Borno
- Job type: Full-time (Onsite)
- Deadline: 25th October, 2026
About the role
EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian and developmental services. We are seeking a Nutrition Officer to join our team in Borno State. Working under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, you will support the implementation of the Nutrition component under the UN OCHA project. This is a full-time, onsite position focused on ensuring accountability, meeting program goals, and maintaining clear communication with field teams.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Simple Rapid Assessments (SRA) for mothers with children under 59 months attending Outpatient Therapeutic Programs (OTP).
- Plan and organize OTP sites in coordination with the SCI Nutrition Team.
- Support the implementation of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) activities in communities and outreach sites.
- Provide Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling to mothers on maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
- Refer severely acute malnourished children (SAM) to partners implementing Stabilization Centers (SC).
- Ensure timely identification of cases, complications, non-responders, and referrals.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and reliable records in the Nutrition registry.
- Liaise with Nutrition Assistants and community volunteers to follow up on defaulters and non-gaining weight cases.
- Submit weekly and monthly CMAM reports to the EYN coordinator and SCI Nutrition focal person.
- Ensure adequate triage, prioritizing new arrivals, and adherence to admission, discharge, and transfer criteria.
- Coordinate with community mobilizers for outreach, health education, and consistent messaging to caregivers and community leaders.
- Attend regular nutrition meetings and ensure compliance with Sphere Charter and Red Cross guidelines.
Requirements
- HND or B.Sc. in Agriculture Health, Public Health, Nutrition, or an equivalent field.
- At least 3 years of experience in nutrition or developmental work.
- Experience in emergency nutrition work, preferably CMAM, and implementation of feeding programs including monitoring and evaluation.
- Proven capacity in management, leadership, and teamwork.
- Ability to multitask with adequate problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills in English and Hausa.
- Excellent knowledge of the Nigerian humanitarian aid and development context.
- Strong reporting, communication, diplomatic, and writing skills.
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and Internet usage.
- Good analytical skills and comfort with figures and data.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is 25th October, 2026.
