About the Role
Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization committed to delivering lasting value and resilience to vulnerable communities across Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Officer (Nutrition) to lead the day-to-day delivery of our community-based nutrition activities in Bungudu LGA, Zamfara State, with regular field travel.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and supervise the recruitment, training, and daily work of Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs) conducting MUAC screening for children aged 6–59 months.
- Ensure proper screening procedures, informed consent, and accurate referral of SAM and MAM cases to partner health facilities and stabilisation centres.
- Coordinate the follow-up of discharged children and effective tracing of treatment defaulters.
- Deliver and supervise community and facility-based IYCF counselling for pregnant and lactating women, promoting optimal infant feeding and hygiene practices.
- Supervise the distribution and demonstration of WASH-in-Nutrition kits to caregivers of admitted children.
- Track activity progress against set targets and submit accurate data to the MEAL team.
- Maintain effective coordination with local health authorities, partner organizations, and community leaders.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in community nutrition programming within humanitarian or development settings.
- Strong working knowledge of Nigeria's CMAM and IYCF guidelines and referral pathways.
- Hands-on experience with MUAC screening, case referral, and community volunteer supervision.
- Familiarity with mobile data collection tools like KoboCollect.
- Proficiency in both English and Hausa languages, alongside strong computer literacy.
FINDEF offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth within the humanitarian sector, and a supportive work environment dedicated to safeguarding vulnerable populations.