Nutrition Sensitization Field Officers at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

The association leads in average of 220 projects in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 4 million people in 22 countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and Europe.

PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition and health project in Maiduguri and Borno State. PUI is now looking for Nutrition Sensitization Field Officer for it’s Food Security Program (In-Kind Distribution).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Sensitization Field Officer

Location: Maiduguri

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Sensitization Supervisor, the Nutrition Sensitization Officer will help organize and undertake nutrition and hygiene education activities at community level.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Project Activity Implementation:

• S/He will train the community’s volunteers identified within the frame of the project.
• S/he will lead any nutrition-related demonstration during food distributions and may participate to the distribution itself when done.
• S/he will analyse the humanitarian situation, taking protection problems into consideration/Do no Harm to the population.
• S/he will lead sensitizations sessions for the beneficiaries or community members if planned and in liaison with the supervisor.
• S/he will respect at any time and without exception, all the security rules imposed by his/her hierarchy and will not put his/her colleagues in danger.
• S/he may conduct household surveys and/or individual follow-ups.
• S/He may take part in the post distribution monitoring activities.

Collaboration in the Communities:

• S/he will help nurture good collaboration between PUI and local community leaders.
• S/he will act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities.
• S/he will help to ensure that beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.
• S/he will be a key link in passing information from beneficiaries to PUI managers and may participate in the implementation of a complaint mechanism for beneficiaries.

Communication and Reporting:

• S/he will undertake data collection and timely report compilation and submission.S/he will pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, PUI programs, or safety aspects.
• S/he will address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members/volunteers and tell his/her direct manager.
• S/he will represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty.
• S/he will daily report to the Nutrition Sensitization Supervisor on the progress of activities and specific tasks assigned, problems encountered, quality of relations with beneficiaries and suggestion to improve the project implementation (via data, pictures, informations)
• S/he may participate in assesments if required by the supervisor.

Logistics and Administration:

• S/he will contribute to logistical and administrative organization of the activities.
• S/he will contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• S/he will ensure the safety and good condition of all material provided by PUI.

Mandatory Requirements

• A Degree in a Health/Nutrition related discipline or certificate of secondary education
• At least 3 year relevant experience.
• At least 6 months experience in Young Child Nutrition.
• Previous experience in community mobilizing or community nutrition programs is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the MOH and traditional administrative systems and structure is required.
• Previous experience with NGO is an asset.
• Previous experience in Humanitarian assessment, monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
• Fluent in English, Hausa and Kanuri. Knowledge of other local language is an asset.
• Computer Skills: Good user of Word. Being able to use Excel is an asset.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent Field work skills.
• Capacity to mobilize community.
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles.
• Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally.
• Good knowledge of rural environments and traditions.
• Conversant with Formal and traditional administrative systems and structure at the community level.
• Strong motivation to help people in needs.
• Team spirit.
• Stress Management and flexibility.
• Strong Negotiator, Diplomatic and with problem solving skills.
• Rigor and organization.
• Honesty.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below to: [email protected]

Required Documents

• Updated CV
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of work certificates
• Copy of relevant certificates
• Reference contacts.

Note

• The position must be clearly indicated on the envelope or e-mail subject.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.