Nutrition Volunteer

Save The Slum Initiative | Borno, Nigeria

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About the Role

Save The Slum Initiative (STSI) is a dynamic non-profit organization driven by a passion for grassroots development in vulnerable communities. We work tirelessly to empower children, youth, and adults to become reliable citizens and self-reliant members of society. We are currently seeking a compassionate and driven Nutrition Volunteer to join our humanitarian team on a six-month duration, with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and funding. In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering life-saving nutrition interventions across communities and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Borno State.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support community nutrition screening using MUAC for children under five as well as pregnant and lactating women.
  • Conduct impactful sensitization sessions on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and dietary diversity.
  • Support the referral and diligent follow-up of malnourished children to OTP/TSFP sites.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date screening and referral records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.

Qualifications
  • OND, HND, or B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, or a related field.
  • Must be a resident of Borno State with a willingness to work directly in local communities and IDP camps.
  • Fluency in English, alongside the ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri.
  • Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, and email communication.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Understanding of humanitarian principles is an added advantage.
  • Fresh graduates, NYSC members, and candidates with prior field experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits
  • Gain invaluable hands-on experience in humanitarian and development programming.
  • Receive continuous on-the-job training, mentorship, and professional capacity building.
  • Make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
  • Potential for a stipend when funded projects become available.

Skills

Nutrition and Dietetics Public Health Community Health MUAC Screening IYCF Counseling Hausa Language Kanuri Language Microsoft Office
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