About Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)
Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a Frontline National Humanitarian and Development Non-governmental Organization NGO with presence in Nigeria that implements a range of portfolio through purposeful interventions in Healthcare and Health Systems, Nutrition and Livelihood, Education and Behavioral Change, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, General Protection and Gender Mainstreaming. Supports provided are centered on human right based approach equity lens while ensuring accountability, responsiveness and resilience.
Job Vacancy: Programme Coordinator – Nutrition
Location: Maiduguri with frequent travel to Magumeri and Marte, Borno State
Organization: Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)
Application Deadline: 25th July, 2025
Employment Type: Contract 6 Months, extendable
We are currently hiring a Programme Coordinator – Nutrition to lead and manage our nutrition programming in Magumeri and Marte, ensuring quality, timely, and impactful service delivery aligned with international standards and donor expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and implement high-quality nutrition programs in line with organizational and donor objectives.
- Lead the development of work plans, budgets, and activity implementation strategies for nutrition interventions.
- Supervise and mentor field nutrition teams and ensure adherence to technical protocols (IYCF, CMAM, etc.).
- Coordinate community-based nutrition assessments, surveys, and regular data collection for informed programming.
- Represent 5TEi in nutrition technical working groups and stakeholder coordination meetings at the LGA/state levels.
- Strengthen referral pathways and collaborate with other sectors (Health, WASH, Protection) for integrated service delivery.
- Ensure quality reporting, documentation, and accountability mechanisms are in place and functional.
- Build the capacity of staff and partners through training and continuous technical support.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to program sites to ensure the quality and effectiveness of activities.
- Develop case studies, success stories, and contribute to proposal writing and strategic planning initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience managing nutrition programs, preferably in emergency or development contexts.
- Strong technical understanding of community nutrition programming, including CMAM, IYCF, and MIYCN.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination with government agencies, UN bodies, and partner NGOs.
- Solid knowledge of project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and donor reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in report writing.
- Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, or local languages is an asset.
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email applications.
- Ability to work under pressure in insecure and remote settings with minimal supervision.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Programme Coordinator Nutrition
Safeguarding and Recruitment Ethics
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) does not request any form of payment or favor at any stage of the recruitment process.
We maintain zero tolerance for fraud, bribery, or sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
