About the Role
Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Projects) is a leading humanitarian and development organization committed to improving vulnerable communities through equal opportunities, capacity building, and effective service delivery. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for the position of Nutrition Officer to support the implementation of critical nutrition components under our UN OCHA project in Borno State.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct Simple Rapid Assessments (SRA) for mothers with children under 59 months attending Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) sites.
- Plan, organize, and manage OTP and CMAM activities in close liaison with nutrition teams and community volunteers.
- Provide comprehensive IYCF counseling to mothers regarding optimal maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
- Identify and refer Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children and complicated cases to Stabilization Centers.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and reliable records in nutrition registries and compile timely weekly and monthly CMAM reports.
- Collaborate with community mobilizers to ensure effective outreach, health education, and consistent messaging.
- Ensure adherence to humanitarian standards, including the Sphere Charter and Red Cross guidelines.
- HND or B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition and developmental or emergency humanitarian work.
- Proven expertise in CMAM implementation, feeding program management, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in English and Hausa, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet applications.
- Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills development within a reputable organization.
- Chance to make a direct, positive impact on vulnerable populations in Borno State.