Nutrition Assistant at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Location: Gajigana - Magumeri (Borno)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Reporting to: Nutrition Officer
Supervision of: Community Nutrition mobilizers

General Purpose of the Position, Responsibilities and Tasks

• General purpose of the position Conducting BSFP and supportive nutrition activities

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Assist in conducting monthly BSFP distribution activity to target population
• Assist in conducting proper community nutrition sensitization and screening exercise
• Supervise an effective mother to mother support group
• Supervise nutrition specific value adding activities (SBCC, Home gardening, food hygiene promotion etc
• Supervise regular follow up and management of malnutrition cases at the OTP/SC
• Provide nutrition training to community nutrition mobilizers
• Assist in preparation of monthly nutrition progress report
• Daily reporting of nutrition activity

Position Requirements

• Education: Tertiary level of education “desirable”
• Professional experience: Minimum of 1 year in humanitarian work “desirable”
• Previous nutrition work experience
• Professional requirements: Good speaking, writing and reading skills
• Good computer skills
• Languages: English, Hausa, Kanuri
• Personal requirements: Hardworking, discipline and trustworthy “desirable”

Application Closing Date
28th October, 2019; (Time - 4:00PM)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Nigerian Nationals only
• Candidates complete the form above and attach their CV with the following format “Surname_Position you applied for”.
• Please note that ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirement of the position will be contacted.
• Please note that INTERSOS do not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment.