Food, nutrition Jobs for Mid-level in Africa

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Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Nutrition Officer - Dutsinma

Dutsin-Ma

Nigeria

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Nutrition Officer - Kurfi

Kurfi

Nigeria

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Nutrition Officer - Safana

Safana

Nigeria

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Nutrition Officer - Danmusa

Abuja

Nigeria

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa

Nutrition Officer - Katsina State- Batsari

Batsari

Nigeria

Mercy Corps

Nutrition Program Manager

Maiduguri

Nigeria

International Committee of the Red Cross

Nutritionist 2

Abuja

Nigeria

Missions of Hope International

Food and Beverage Trainer

Nairobi

Kenya

Closed for applications

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Nutrition Technical Advisor

Abuja

Nigeria

Closed for applications

Nutrition Officer - Dutsinma

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Education and experience

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
  • At least 2-3 years of experience in implementing community-based nutrition programs, preferably with a focus on MIYCN.
  • Experience supervising and mentoring community health workers or nutrition staff.
  • Strong understanding of national nutrition guidelines, MIYCN, IMAM, and integrated health and nutrition programming.
  • Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and reporting skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Fluency in English and at least one relevant local language.
  • Previous experience working in humanitarian or development contexts is an added advantage.


Responsibilities

Programme Implementation and Supervision

  • Supervise Nutrition Assistants in collaboration with KSPHCDA and ensure quality implementation of programme activities.
  • Supervise community nutrition activities, including screening, enrolment, follow-up and growth monitoring of beneficiaries.
  • Oversee the selection and engagement of Lead Mothers across targeted communities.
  • Supervise the biweekly Tom Brown preparation and distribution activities conducted by care groups.
  • Ensure programme activities are implemented according to WFP Tom Brown programme standards.

Training and Capacity Building

  • Train and mentor Nutrition Assistants, Facilitators, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), and Lead Mothers on:
  • WFP Tom Brown implementation standards
  • MUAC screening and beneficiary identification
  • Community-based nutrition monitoring
  • Proper preparation and hygiene practices for Tom Brown blended flour.

Community Screening and Case Identification

  • Supervise community screening activities including house-to-house MUAC screening.
  • Ensure proper identification and enrolment of eligible beneficiaries.
  • Oversee follow-up visits and growth monitoring for enrolled beneficiaries.

Programme Coordination

  • Coordinate with KSPHCDA and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
  • Coordinate the redemption of grains at vendor sites alongside programme staff and KSPHCDA representatives.
  • Support the distribution of Non-Food Items (NFIs) required for Tom Brown production and care group activities.
  • Ensure the availability and proper use of programme data tools across all Tom Brown groups.

Monitoring, Data Management and Reporting

  • Ensure accurate documentation of programme activities and beneficiary data.
  • Compile and share beneficiary lists with WFP as required.
  • Ensure that data tools are correctly completed and submitted from all project sites.
  • Prepare and submit monthly programme reports to the Nutrition Coordinator.


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