Nutrition Coordinator at Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING)

Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilities country-led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HIK), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPR), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG). USAID Nigeria has provided field support funding the he SPRING Project to work in the Benue State and FCT with a focus on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training packages and technical assistant (TA) that support development of a national Social and Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) strategy.

SPRING is looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the vacant position within its rapidly expanding program portfolio.

Position: Nutrition Coordinator

Location: Benue & Edo States

Job Description

• As a member of the SPRING Team, the Nutrition Officer will work under the direction of the SPRING Nigeria Nutrition Advisor in the day-to-day support of the successful implementation of the SPRING Nigeria Project.
• The Nutrition Officer provides operational and programmatic support in coordinating technical and administrative inputs for the project.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the State and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
• Provide technical support to the UGM partners and Government counterpart to build their capacity to implement IYCF activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
• Under the Supervision of Nutrition Advisor, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, such as trainings
• Compile State level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
• Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of SPRING technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition or Public Health (with a focus on Nutrition)
• At least 5 years experience in nutrition development programs
• Fluency in at least one of the local language in the state

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2013

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: cover letter and current curriculum vitae to the following email address to: eudongo@hki.org

The closing date for applications is 6th December 2013. Kindly make the position you are applying for the subject of your application. Further, for positions with multiple locations, put the position/the location as your subject e.g. Finance Assistant/Benue.

All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). Only E-mail applications will be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be notified.