International Committee of the Red Cross
Nutritionist 2
Abuja
• Nigeria
UNICEF
International Consultancy- Estimation of Severe Acute Malnutrition Burden
Abuja
• Nigeria
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Nutrition Technical Advisor
Abuja
• Nigeria
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Description
Education & Experience Required
- University degree in the field of nutrition, dietetics, medicine, nursing, public health, or related field
- Minimum of 4 years professional experience in humanitarian work, especially in emergencies
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet software, and basic nutrition computer programmes
- Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office etc.)
- You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Actively contributes to designs, plans and implements a nutrition assessment (based on standard and recognized methods) and rapid methods adapted to objectives, the context and the resources available.
- Designs and implements Economic and Security (EcoSec) assessments incorporating nutrition components.
- Identifies the causes of malnutrition in the area of operation and uses this knowledge in programming and designing a response.
- Evaluates and monitors the nutrition situation, alerts when required, and participates in the immediate response to critical situations.
- Incorporates nutrition considerations in economic security programmes by facilitating, designing, and implementing strategies to improve the nutritional status of household members
- Participates in preventing and treating acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies according to the ICRC’s set standards.
- Evaluates the impact of nutrition and economic security interventions, and changes in population environment/livelihoods, and adapts the programmes accordingly.
- Reviews and adapts nutrition inputs/interventions in emergency and recovery responses
- Advises in various fields such as politics, economy, religion, culture, etc., which contributes to the EcoSec activity implementation.
- Identifies and implements capacity building initiatives related to nutrition for NRCS, community volunteers, State MoH/LGA staff including formal/informal trainings and on-site coaching during field trips.
- Maintains an overview of the nutrition project materials e.g. tom brown grains, hygiene materials, and EHIs. Supports the Nutritionist 3 to work with Logistics to ensure adequate and timely delivery of items to beneficiaries.
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