Nutrition Distribution Assistants at the Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) - 5 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.

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).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Distribution Assistant

Requisition ID: JDPH/FSL/NT/2021/006
Location: Fune LGA, Yobe
Sector: Nutrition
Employment Category: Contract
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Distribution Assistants will support the Nutrition officers in implementing the JDPH Blanket Supplementary Feeding Program (BSFP) in Fune LGA of Yobe state.
• They will ensure distribution and comprehensive mobilization of the community for nutrition screening of children 6 – 23/24 months and beneficiary training on IYCF.

Key Roles/Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Officers and in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and other collaborators of the project, they will:

• Conduct sensitizations, providing key messages related to the BSFP objectives, organization of distributions, the use of the products and other messages related to IYCF.
• Support in conducting MAUC Screenings for children under five from the beneficiary HHs in their designated locations and identify SAM cases for referrals to health/CMAM centres.
• Supervising the Community Mobilisers and volunteers.
• Distribution of supplementary food to children of 6 – 23/24 months and PLW (pregnant and lactating women).
• Collect and track weekly data at community level, including the results of MUAC screening during house-to-house visits.
• Submit weekly/daily nutrition, health and distribution reports to the Nutrition Assistants for onward sharing with the Nutrition Officer and the Project Manager.
• Provide training on nutrition (IYCF) and hygiene practices.
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the Nutrition Officers.
• Will equally carry out other responsibilities as will be determined by the Nutrition Officers.

Qualifications and Experience

• OND in Nutrition and Health qualifications or other relevant fields.
• Previous experience in carrying out Nutrition activities with an NGO in a humanitarian setting will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of protection principles in humanitarian settings, of vulnerability criteria and of the context in northern Nigeria.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge:

• Sensitivity to the needs of a range of stakeholders and able to balance conflicting interests to create shared goals.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as with others.
• Fully appreciates of the value of cooperation within a team.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Acceptable IT Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and a good command of the Hausa language.

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as the subject of the email.
 

Note:

• All applications should be sent in English
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Please note: that 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