About ASWHAN
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) is a national non-governmental organisation headquartered in Abuja, working to improve the health, rights and wellbeing of women and communities across Nigeria.
Food and Nutrition / Livelihood Security Officer – Multiple Positions
| Organisation | Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) |
| Duty Station | Shanga, Zuru, Bagudo and (Augie/Jega/Gwandu) LGA, Kebbi State |
| Reports To | State Project Coordinator |
| Closing Date | 18 October 2026 |
Job Summary
The Food and Nutrition / Livelihood Security Officer is responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring agriculture, food security and nutrition activities at LGA level. The officer works directly with communities, farmer groups and local government counterparts to deliver project results and report on progress.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and implement agriculture, food security and livelihood activities in the assigned LGA in line with the project work plan.
- Train farmers and farmer groups on good agronomic practices, nutrition-sensitive agriculture and household food production.
- Support income-generating activities, market access and village savings groups.
- Lead community sensitisation on nutrition, infant and young child feeding, and dietary diversity.
- Identify and register beneficiaries using agreed vulnerability criteria.
- Coordinate with LGA officials, agricultural extension workers, nutrition focal persons and health facilities to support service delivery and referrals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, ward structures and stakeholders.
- Participate in needs, market and feasibility assessments.
- Collect and track activity data and submit accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
- Document case stories, lessons learned and good practices.
- Apply safeguarding, PSEA and do-no-harm principles in all field activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the State Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Nutrition, Food Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in agriculture, food security, nutrition or livelihoods programming with an NGO.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of smallholder farming systems, extension approaches and community-based nutrition.
- Strong community mobilisation, facilitation and training skills.
- Good data collection and reporting skills.
- Fluency in English and Hausa.
- Ability to work in rural settings and travel frequently within the LGA. Candidates residing in the LGAs are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV as a single PDF document to [email protected] with “Food and Nutrition / Livelihood Security Officer” as the email subject. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ASWHAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women to apply.
