CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. Officially registered in April 2017, CARE is in its fourth year operating in Nigeria, predominantly in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide technical and operational support in the implementation of the nutrition-specific programs as well as contributing to meeting the nutrition needs of WFP/CARE project participants in North East Nigeria. The incumbent will support the design/review, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as knowledge management of activities relating to nutrition-specific interventions with a particular emphasis to maternal and child nutrition, nutrition in emergency, and comprehensive nutrition services interventions (CNSI) package.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Nutrition Officer
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Location: Damaturu, Karasuwa, Machina & Nguru
Slots: x4
Duration: 5 Months
Reporting to: Project Manager FNSL
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and monitor Nutrition programmes, verify the planned movements and distribution of nutrition products, resolving routine issues and/or escalating where appropriate, to ensure that the quantity distributed, and the quality of the operation is in line with the standards.
- Summarize Nutrition data, conduct analysis and prepare reports to support program reviews and informative decision-making.
- Improvements to the field staff/monitoring processes and procedures for efficient implementation of Nutrition programmes.
- Assist in developing and expanding malnutrition prevention activities through the promotion of IYCF and awareness raising in targeted areas.
- Strengthen eternal stakeholder engagement including district local governments to strengthen nutrition programming.
- Follow standard emergency preparedness practices to ensure CARE/WFP can quickly respond and deploy needed resources to affected areas at the onset of the crisis.
- Participate in national-level nutrition technical working group discussions as may be required by the Project/Sector Manager.
Job Responsibility #2: Project Monitoring and Reporting
- Assist in the collection of data, conduct of assessments (needs, risks, and security) and provide input for concept note/proposal development for Nutrition related projects in collaboration with the local community structures and community members.
- Monitor progress against grant work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays.
- Produce/give to CARE and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually) on grant activities, indicators, and achievements.
- Assist his/her supervisors to ensure all monitoring activities are fully detailed, including systematic and timely data required under the grant and for CARE M&E purposes.
Job Responsibility #3: Capacity Building and Coaching:
- Capacitate the community facilitators, staff under his/her supervisee, and others (if any) on Nutrition Programming.
- Support and mentor the CNMs and PMCs to meet the humanitarian principles during Response Program/facilitating the payment to the said category of people.
- Build team capacity in Nutrition through effective guidance, coaching, training, and accountability.
Job Responsibility #4: Coordination and Representation
- Participate on seasonal and Nutrition cluster assessments and share findings.
- Work integrating with CARE warehouse, finance, procurement, and admin/HR staff to process Purchase Requests, and Payments
- Represent the CARE on coordination meetings at different level like LGA, community, and wards.
- Build a very good team spirit with CARE program and supporting staff at the field and at the office.
- Support communication and activities with other partners, agencies, NGOs, and government institutions.
Job Responsibility #5: Technical support for Nutrition Section
- Provides technical expertise and support during reviews of nutrition guidelines and/or manuals or standard operating procedures; as appropriate,
- Provide technical support in the integration and implementation of social and behavior change communication works across the project implementation,
- Provide programmatic support and/or organize technical meetings under the guidance of Nutrition Section,
- Provide technical support in liaising with other sectors like food security and private sector engagement, and support partnership, resource mobilization and advocacy efforts to strengthen project implementation.
Job Responsibility #6: Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts.
Other Responsibilities as Assigned
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- University degree/HND/OND in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health, or related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Nutrition, Biology, Public Health, Nursing, or food aid support.
- A good experience in supervision is required.
- Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis
- 2-3 years progressively responsible experience in, Nutrition, Nursing/or Public Health Sector of INGO and/or directly related area
- Fluency in English and Hausa
Desired
- Experience in a development and/or humanitarian organization.
- Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
- Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows-based word processing, spreadsheet
- Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate, and organize own work plan.
- Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, and advocacy skills.
- Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, and public speaking skills
- Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision-making procedures
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction.
Competencies:
- Integrity and Trust
- Building Effective Teams Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Functional/ Technical Skills
- Conflict Management
- Listening
- Organizing
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
- There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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