About the Role
Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Projects) is a leading humanitarian and development organization committed to improving the lives of affected communities through equal opportunity, robust capacity building, and effective service delivery. We are currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate professional to join our team as a Nutrition Assistant Officer (Internal) to support our critical nutrition and community mobilization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise routine nutrition screening, referrals, and follow-up for malnourished cases and mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
- Coordinate closely with local leaders, Senior LGA Facilitators, and health facilities to oversee Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) and Field Assistants (FAs).
- Support the integration and scale-up of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices through community mother and father support groups.
- Monitor the correct targeting of populations, including children aged 6-59 months, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, utilizing MUAC and edema checks.
- Compile and submit accurate weekly and monthly CMAM, IYCF, and stock-level reports to the M&E Officer and Nutrition Supervisor.
- Ensure compliance with minimum humanitarian relief standards, UN OCHA nutrition strategies, and organizational security protocols.
- Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 1 to 3 years of proven experience in nutrition programming, CMAM, and community mobilization within the humanitarian sector.
- Strong interpersonal, supervision, and community engagement skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent reporting and communication abilities, with fluency in English and relevant local languages.
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles, neutrality, and non-discrimination.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with the humanitarian sector.
- Opportunities for professional development, skills building, and career advancement.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment dedicated to community impact.