Since the insurgency began in 2009, many lives were lost and properties worth billions of Naira destroyed. There has been a lot of migration of people from one location to another location which is considered relatively peaceful, as a result many are displaced and homeless and many international organizations are bringing relief services in the areas of Education, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Food Security and Livelihood (FSL), Protection, Health and other sectors as listed out in the Humanitarian Response Plan. Some of the local Government Areas (LGA) are relatively peaceful and there is a high population density with men and women who are suffering from poverty, and children who are vulnerable to illiteracy.
Nutrition Assistants-
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/B.Sc./HND/OND
- Experience Minimum of1 year
- Location Mubi North and Hong LGAs
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit
- Duration 12 months
NUTRITION ASSISTANTS
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and organize nutrition activities at designated MAM sites in liaison with the nutrition officer and other program staff.
- Supporting targeting of beneficiaries; formation and establishment of Mother Care groups; selection of community volunteers and members of community structures.
- Work closely with care group promoters and lead mothers to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to MAM sites.
- Work closely with the teams to ensure all children and women are screened correctly.
- Encourage caregivers to access health facilities and have all children in MAM are immunized according to the national protocols.
- Ensure correctness, consistence and completeness of the information in the MAM registers.
- Generate daily distribution reports including the screening and stock reports against distribution lists.
- Ensure adequate availability of all food commodities and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics and warehouse staff.
- Through liaison with the community, volunteers provide effective follow up of all beneficiaries: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children and children with social problems… etc.
- Provide key WASH, health and nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocols and guidelines including messages on food ratio, distribution days, beneficiary rights etc during sensitization sessions.
- Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the MAM sites.
- Follow-up and ensure the field team interacts with the beneficiaries and community leaders properly.
- Represent the organization at LGA or camp coordination meetings involving nutrition actors.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors.
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: Nutrition Officer
- Indirect/Technical Reporting: Program Manager
- Position directly Supervises: Case Management Officer, GBV officer, MHPSS Officer
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.
- Excellent listening and observation skills, including ability to create trust, support, respect and interact with survivors of all ages, background and diversity
- Demonstrated commitment to women’s empowerment and protection through current/ previous volunteer work in women’s group, girls’ clubs or other relevant experience is an added advantage
- Ability to facilitate trainings and sessions, including group support activities with women and girls.
- Ability to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activities would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
- Ability to work as a member of a team essential
- Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Languages:
- Ability to communicate in English, Hausa, Kanuri and Babur
Computer / Other Tech Requirements:
- Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is an advantage.
