About the Role
Nutrition International is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to eradicating malnutrition and hidden hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Local Government Areas (LGA) Coordinator to drive our maternal, newborn, and child health initiatives in Kebbi State. In this pivotal field role, you will represent Nutrition International across the Bagudo, Koko-Besse, and Fakai LGAs, operating directly from a Primary HealthCare office.
Key ResponsibilitiesYou will play a vital role in planning, executing, and monitoring Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) campaigns. Your daily duties will involve:
- Collaborating with LGA government counterparts and local stakeholders to develop detailed workplans and ensure equitable service delivery.
- Providing hands-on supportive supervision, mentorship, and technical guidance to frontline health workers and volunteers.
- Facilitating logistics planning, commodity supply tracking, and community mobilization strategies including Ward Development Committee meetings.
- Participating in coordination forums such as LGA Committee on Food and Nutrition meetings to maintain high organizational visibility and manage risks.
- Supporting post-event coverage surveys, analyzing service uptake data, and documenting best practices for future program enhancement.
To be successful in this impactful role, you must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of relevant fieldwork experience within the maternal, newborn, and child health landscape in Northern Nigeria.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Nigerian child health and nutrition policies, guidelines, and local governance structures.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work alongside diverse community leaders.
- Fluency in both English and Hausa is mandatory; familiarity with local dialects spoken in Kebbi State is an advantage.
Nutrition International offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting, measurable impact on global public health and community nutrition.