General-purpose of the position
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor, the role supports the implementation of nutrition activities within the area of intervention. The role-holder supervises and trains field level nutrition staff, performs monitoring and support supervision of field activities, guides LGA partners on program planning and participates in staff capacity building. S/he coordinates the implementation of Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition and BSFP (Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program) practices and other supportive Nutrition programs.
Tasks and Main Responsibilities
- Implements a comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI) approach.
- Provides technical support to CMAM and BSFP program component within the community including ensuring awareness sessions, screening and tracking.
- Develops and supervises an effective mother to mother support group within the area of implementation.
- Trains and mentors the emergency response program staff and the integrated community health promoters through the identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher training and on the job training.
- Develops key messages in nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is delivered appropriately.
- Offers nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Conducts and Supervises nutrition-specific value-adding activities (SBCC, Home gardening, food hygiene promotion etc.
- Implements a social behavioural change communication strategy at the community level.
- Plans and conducts mass MUAC screening of the under-fives on a quarterly basis in collaboration with the Community Health volunteers.
- Compiles and submits donor and INTERSOS Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly and monthly reports of all the activities implemented, as well as prepare food requisitions.
- Liaises with the Supply Chain Department in Program Supplies procurement and Monitoring Supply control.
- Supports MOH on DQAs- Data quality assessments
- Supervises regular follow up and management of malnutrition cases at the OTP/SC
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Professional requirements
- Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University and is a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI is advisable.
- At least 2 years post qualifying experience in a similar environment/Humanitarian context
Personal requirements
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
- Experience in maternal-infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches.
- Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices.
- Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed.
- Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages.
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills and excellence as a team player
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete this form and attach CV with the following format “Surname Position you applied for”. ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the
the requirement of the position will be contacted.
Application deadline: apply no later than 14 February 2021 at 4:00 PM
INTERSOS do not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment.
