BACKGROUND:
The Lake Chad Peace and Development Initiative (LCPD) formerly Yobe Peace and Community Development Initiative (YOPCODI) is a nationally registered civil society organization established in 2014 and registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in December, 2016. LCPD is committed to enhancing equitable access to quality basic services for vulnerable communities, with a strong focus on women, children, adolescents, and youth in Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad Regions. The Organization has implemented several projects and programs over a decade, through partnerships with the United Nations and other International NGOs; in the areas of Education, Child Protection, GBV prevention and Response, Livelihoods, Nutrition, Governance, and WASH in line with its mission for advancing social justice with specific focus on Women, Adolescents, Children, Youth and Persons with disabilities. LCPD has its Head Office in Damaturu – Yobe State, and Field Offices across the Northeastern Nigeria.
Job Overview:
- Job Title: Nutrition Specialist.
- Job Type: 6 months.
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Medical Sciences, or its equivalent.
- Experience: 3 years minimum.
- Reports to: Project Coordinator (Nutrition).
- Location: Nguru – Yobe State (with frequent travels to project sites – Yobe State).
Job Summary: The incumbent Nutrition Specialist will asses, plan, and implement nutritional programs to promote health and manage disease. The role holder will work with individuals and groups, especially Pregnant, Breastfeeding Women and Girls (PBWGs), providing guidance on healthy eating habits, developing meal plans, and educating on the link between diet and disease prevention. And also evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and contribute to research.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluating clients’ nutritional needs and health status through assessments and making referrals as may be necessary
- Developing individualized or group meal plans, considering dietary restrictions, preferences, and budgets.
- Counselling targeted individuals (Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women and Girls – PBWG) on healthy eating habits and guiding food choices.
- Creating and delivering educational materials and presentations on nutrition topics, in line with Nigeria Nutrition Cluster standards and Guidelines
- Tracking the impact of nutrition interventions and adjusting as needed.
- Working with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Staying up to date on the latest nutritional situation updates and contributing to research efforts.
- Promoting healthy eating and nutrition policies within communities.
- Assessing PBWGs’ dietary intake and nutritional status.
- Compiling and submitting weekly and activities reports to the Project Coordinator Developing meal plans for individuals with specific dietary needs or health conditions.
- Creating and delivering educational workshops or presentations on nutrition.
- Researching nutrition-related topics.
- Collaborating with chefs, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Monitoring beneficiaries’ progress and adjusting their nutrition plans as needed.
- Developing nutrition education materials for various audiences.
- Advocating for policies that support healthy eating habits for PBWGs.
- And any other tasks assigned by the HR Unit and your Supervisor in line with the core values, missions, visions, and objectives of the organization-LCPD/donor’s requirements.
Key requirements:
- Certification in project management/leadership, time/team management for task prioritization and deadline adherence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Share Point, Google Sheets/Docs, Report Writing (in humanitarian context), Outlook, and Excel.
- Experienced working in a humanitarian or development setting is an added advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills (in both Hausa and English Languages).
- Ability to multitask, stay organized, and work well under pressure.
- Experienced in developing and delivering coaching and training to a range of audiences across different cultures and abilities.
- Experienced in collecting and compiling stories, videos, and photographs.
- Strong humanitarian acumen and ability to work well across different functions to integrate people’s strategies into organizational objectives and mission.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with host communities, based on professionalism, human rights, PSEA Policy, and humanitarian principles.
- Proficiency in accountability and a commitment to confidentiality with tact and discretion in a humanitarian setting.
- Adaptability and flexibility to take on new tasks and responsibilities.
- Demonstrated capacity for teaching & coaching, engaging approach to training, and orientation session delivery.
- Cultural sensitivity for diverse interactions.
- Female candidates with the requisite qualification and experience are strongly encouraged to apply for this position and will be given preferences.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should please send their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae – CV (both in a single PDF file), as one PDF document to: [email protected] (with the position title as the subject of the e-mail). Applicants who wouldn’t send in their application in the above required format will not be considered.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 5th August, 2025 (by 11:59AM).
Note:
- LCPD considers all applicants based on established merits without regard to race, sex, color, creed, tribe, political affliction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Labor Laws/Acts/Policies.
- Applicants are advised that LCPD does not require any form of payment or expenses during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported, as it is contrary to the core values of our organization.
- Due to the volume of applications usually received, LCPD may not provide feedback to all applicants. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted as at when due.
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received immediately. More so, LCPD reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
