Nutrition Officer at the Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) - 2 Openings

Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) is a National Non-Governmental Organization working in the Catholic province of Jos, aimed at uplifting the living standard of rural and urban communities through capacity building and rendering lifesaving interventions in partnership with communities for a better society and good governance. Over the years, we and our partners have continued to provide developmental and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in rural and crisis affected locations. We are committed to providing emergency relief services, empowering communities to be more resilient, embracing a culture of peaceful co-existence and social justice for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Job ID: JDPH / FSL / NT / 2021 / 011
Locations: Damaturu & Fune LGA, Yobe
Employment Type: Contract
Sector: Nutrition

Program Background
Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) is a National Non-Governmental Organization working in the Catholic province of Jos, aaimed at uplifting the living standard of rural and urban communities through capacity building and rendering lifesaving interventions in partnership with communities for a better society and good governance. Over the years, we and our partners have continued to provide developmental and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in rural and crisis affected locations. We are committed to providing emergency relief services, empowering communities to be more resilient, embracing a culture of peaceful co-existence and social justice for all.

In accomplishing our objectives, the JDPH will be carrying out General Food Distributions (GFD) through Cash Based Transfers (CBT) and Blanket Supplementary Program (BSFP) in Fune LGA, of Yobe state. This is aimed at preventing already vulnerable House Holds from falling into starvation and malnutrition, focusing particularly on young children 6 – 23/24 months and pregnant and lactating women and girls (PLW/G).

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Officer will coordinate, monitor and support the performance of Nutrition activities for the project. He/She will manage and train field level nutrition staff, performing on-going monitoring and support supervision, provide guidance to LGA partners on policy and methodology, program planning and staff capacity building.

Key Roles / Responsibilities
Programme Implementation:

• Support assessment, preparation and planning for the implementation of the nutrition component of the project.
• Lead on the implementation of the nutrition interventions for the project, ensuring technical resources required have been factored into work-plans and budgets.
• Contribute to developing/modifying project design in nutrition based on experience and lessons from implementation, also in consultation with the project team and other stakeholders.
• Schedule the daily activities for Nutrition Community Mobilizers regarding screening, referral and follow up of SAM and MAM child under 5 years old.
• Ensure that Nutrition Data are reliable and correct
• Implement Infant Young Child Feeding messaging and care group mother model in the communities.
• Ensure project approaches and implementation are sensitive to cultural and gender dynamics.
• Provide technical assistance to State and LGA teams on health and nutrition, with a particular focus on the development of effective methodologies to improve health and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices.
• Conduct follow up monitoring of nutrition-related activities and document findings to feed into improved programming

Capacity Building:

• Strengthen the capacity of the Nutrition and Nutrition Distribution Assistants in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and/or adaptation of training materials.
• Facilitate nutrition trainings in project locations.
• Lead on nutrition training needs assessment for HWs, CVs and project staff.
• Develop training plans for staff, government officials, health workers and CVs based on identified needs.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Ensure timely collection, compilation and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding nutrition activities in the project.
• Provide technical review of project reports in line with JDPH standards.
• Ensure regular communication and sharing of lesson learned and challenges with the management and partners to inform implementation
• Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure that data are captured in a correct and accurate manner.

Representation & Advocacy & Organizational Learning:

• Represent JDPH in relevant sector meetings for nutrition in coordination with other JDPH programmes.
• Contribute to communications and media work as required through correction of data and information and sharing with the project heads.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nursing, Biology, Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• At least 2-4 years experience in nursing, biology, nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support.
• 3 years progressively responsible experience in Nutrition/or Public Health Sector of INGO and/or directly related area.
• Must be a female
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis

Desired:

• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization. Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge:

• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Strong level of autonomy to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Integrity
• Has an eye for details
• Strong team player
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well with people from various backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.
• Language Skills:
• Fluency in written and spoken English and a good command of the Hausa language.

Application Closing Date
12pm 11th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post in English by mail to: [email protected]

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Given the urgency of vacancy, the position may be filled before the due date.
• For general information about the JDPH, kindly visit our website on www.jdph.org