About the Role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nutrition Capacity Building Officer to drive our humanitarian nutrition interventions in Zamfara State, Nigeria. In this role, you will oversee all US OHA project activities across assigned Local Government Areas (LGAs), ensuring high transparency, community engagement, and technical excellence in nutrition service delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Lead planning and implementation of nutrition project activities at the field level to improve access to quality healthcare services.
- Provide comprehensive capacity building, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching to health facility staff and Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) in CMAM and IYCF best practices.
- Coordinate closely with LGA authorities, the State Ministry of Health (SMOH), and implementing partners to review technical reports and track project performance targets.
- Oversee accurate nutrition data collection, timely reporting, and regular monitoring visits to supported SC/OTP facilities and communities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary sectors including Health, Environmental Health, and Child Protection to ensure holistic service delivery for vulnerable populations, including IDPs and host communities.
- Contribute to proposal development, budget monitoring, and grant management in collaboration with the Nutrition Manager.
- Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine (MD), Nursing (RN), or a related health professional field with a strong nutrition background.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in managing and implementing humanitarian nutrition programs.
- Demonstrated experience in staff management, leadership, outbreak response, and working with displaced communities.
- High professional discipline, moral integrity, and the ability to work independently under pressure in complex environments.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage.
- Meaningful work supporting vulnerable populations in humanitarian contexts.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning within a global organization.