Nutrition Program Officers

Duties and Responsibilities:


The position will be based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to all field locations and take care of the Nutrition component of the project which includes, overseeing screening and referral, administering treatment to SAM children with medical complication and Tom Brown production under the project. 
Conduct Regular assessments of nutritional needs within field locations and report findings to the project manager 
Take lead of project implementation with high supervision skills across field locations
Provide technical support and coaching to Nutrition Assistants, CNMs and Health workers on nutrition best practices 
Represent FRAD in stakeholders’ engagement meetings, sharing fully in FRAD mission and vision. 
Work with Nutrition assistants and supervise the day to day activities 
Provide training to community volunteers (CNMS and Health workers) on Nutrition practices 
Monitor and keep track of progress and impact of Nutrition intervention in all field locations.
Coordinate with other actors (NGOs) in state and LGA for coordination meetings 
Engage with community members to raise awareness about proper nutrition and its importance
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines 
Prepare a well regular (Weekly & monthly ) report on the progress and challenges on Nutrition programs
Provide updates to stakeholders for better communication 
Represent FRAD foundation in Implantation sites and provide support to the most vulnerable
Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure integrated programming
Ensure compliance with FRAD policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.


Experience and technical competencies


Degree in public health, nutrition or relevant qualification in the field, Master degree will be an added advantage, with at least 3 years’ experience in Nutrition and Public health.  
Excellent computer skills and excellent tech-savvy skills.
Ability to prepare reports and manage budgets.
Proficiency level in English and Hausa (written and spoken). Kanuri is an added advantage.
Proficiency level in other languages spoken in Borno.
Knowledge of CMAM and MIYCN component.
Demonstrate experience in civil society organizations or organizations with a good reputation in the community.
Possess and demonstrate effective small group communication and conversational skills.
Ability to analyze and adapt approaches to different environments and actors.
Be available to reside in assigned local government for the duration of the project.



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