Nutrition Officer

About the Role

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is an international, non-profit, apolitical NGO dedicated to helping civilian victims of natural disasters, conflicts, and economic crises regain their independence and dignity. We are currently seeking a dynamic and compassionate Nutrition Officer to join our team in Nigeria to drive impactful health and nutrition interventions at the community level.

The Nutrition Officer will work under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Supervisor to execute the following core duties:

• Manage day-to-day nutrition activities including Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programs (Tom Brown) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) project sites according to national and global standards.
• Identify eligible beneficiaries, community nutrition mobilizers, and lead mothers, organizing them into groups for effective nutrition message dissemination.
• Plan and implement capacity-building trainings, refresher courses, and on-the-job mentoring for project staff, volunteers, and community focal persons.
• Conduct community outreach, MUAC screenings, and household assessments while ensuring robust defaulter tracing and beneficiary follow-ups.
• Facilitate Behavior Change Communication (BCC), distribute IEC materials, and maintain seamless referral pathways between TSFP, OTP, and stabilization centers.
• Collect, compile, and submit accurate weekly data reports while contributing to the continuous strengthening of community feedback and complaints systems.
• Collaborate closely with Health, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Protection teams to ensure an integrated humanitarian response.

• Degree or Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of proven professional experience in humanitarian or development contexts, specifically implementing CMAM and IYCF programs.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) protocols and global nutrition standards.
• Excellent communication, community mobilization, and interpersonal skills with fluency in English and local languages.
• Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and basic computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in insecure or challenging environments.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive medical coverage package.
• Opportunity to make a tangible, life-saving impact in vulnerable communities.
• Professional development and capacity-building opportunities within an international NGO environment.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture dedicated to humanitarian values.

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