Background
Justice, Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) is a non-governmental organization engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPI also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
JDPI is inviting suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position to work in Jere, Magumeri LGA.Candidate must be prepared to start work as soon as possible.
Duration: 10 Months
Location: Maiduguri
Post Description:
The MAMI Officers will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all activities related to the Management of At-Risk Mothers and Infants (MAMI) approach within the Project locations. The role focuses on ensuring early identification, support, and follow-up of nutritionally and medically at-risk infants under six months and their mothers, strengthening the continuum of care from community to facility level. The officer will ensure that the MAMI approach is integrated into broader nutrition programming and works closely with other project component to promote multi-sector integration.
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation and Technical Support
- Support the recruitment and training of community mobilizers, closely monitor and supervise community mobilizers.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and supervision of MAMI program activities in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator
- Ensure early identification, referral, and management of nutritionally and medically at-risk infants under six months (U6M) and their mothers at community and facility levels.
- Support CMs and Promoters on conducting growth monitoring, maternal nutrition screening, and promotion of optimal breastfeeding practices.
- Ensure that MAMI data are accurately collected, recorded, and reported using national and project-specific tools.
- Work closely with the team to ensure timely referrals of high-risk cases and appropriate feedback from higher-level.
- Conduct joint supervision and quality monitoring visits with project teams to assess MAMI service quality and provide technical support.
- Ensure alignment with national MAMI, IMAM, and IYCF guidelines, and contribute to updating SOPs and training materials as needed.
- Ensure effective documentation of case studies, lessons learned, and success stories for reporting and learning purposes.
- Prepare and submit timely progress reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) summarizing key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Ensure that MAMI implementation incorporates safeguarding, gender equity, inclusion, and accountability principles in all interventions.
- Adhere to the organization’s safeguarding framework, including Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), child protection, anti-harassment, and ethical conduct policies, ensuring alignment with international standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standard, UN).
- Promptly report safeguarding concerns or violations through designated channels, maintain confidentiality, and participate in mandatory safeguarding training to uphold a safe, inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Work with MEAL Team to capture and report relevant data.
- Provide timely reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) on project implementation.
- Ensure accountability to beneficiaries and stakeholders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in public health & nutrition, medicine, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nutrition and/or public health.
- In-depth understanding of MAMI, IYCF, and IMAM approaches and their integration in nutrition programming.
- Experience in capacity building and supervision of community-level staff on maternal and infant health.
- Strong coordination, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and nutrition data systems.
- Commitment to humanitarian values, safeguarding, and professional ethics.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Having experience with JDPI is an added advantage.
- Languages: English and Hausa.
Personal Skills
- Strong time management and multitasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Supervisory experience with junior staff.
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
- Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Accountability & Stewardship.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Community Mobilizers
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: JDPI staff
- External: CRS Project team,
Disclaimer
- JDPI is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation and have zero tolerance to sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
- Females are encouraged to apply.
- This job description is not exhaustive.
- JDPI reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application (CV and cover letter in one document) to this email address [email protected] before the closing date. Using the JOB TITLE AS THE SUBJECT OF THE MAIL
Closing date: 4th August 2026
