Nutrition Assistant at Care Best Initiative (CBI) - Borno and Yobe

Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Locations: Maiduguri, Borno and Damaturu, Yobe
Reports to: Program Coordinator, CBI
Department: Program
Region: Northeast, Nigeria
Job type: Contractual - Twelve (12) months
Reports to: Program Coordinator, CBI
Responsible for: CBI “Provision of Curative and Integrated Nutrition Services in selected locations of Borno and Yobe States, Northeast Nigeria” project

Job Purpose

• The Nutrition Assistant will work closely and under the supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator to provide support to the field Assistants/ community nutrition workers in the Project’s Communities in implementing the nutrition interventions (Community Management of Malnutrition [CMAM] and Infant and Young Child Feeding [IYCF]) while integrating with other sectoral interventions.
• The nutrition Assistant will also work with other agencies providing nutrition services in ensuring linkage of nutrition beneficiaries.
• Throughout the intervention, the Nutrition Assistant will work towards ensuring quality delivery of nutrition interventions in the Project locations. As part of an experienced Nutrition team, you will help coordinate Nutrition activities through the duties outlined below.

Job Description/Principal Accountabilities
Rank % of / Time - 1 /100%

• Ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers in target Communities.
• Provision of Outreach OTP Services in target communities together with the outreach team.
• Ensure quality of IYCF counselling sessions provided individual level and group sessions
• With support from the Nutrition Officer, ensure quality cooking food demonstration sessions are conducted in Project supported Communities.
• Ensure that community nutrition interventions (MUAC screening and Referral, IYCF (MSGs, food demonstrations) and hygiene promotion are integrated
• Build capacity of CNMs/ field Assistants and Mother Leaders by providing on-the-job training on CMAM and IYCF.
• Support Project level nutrition assessment/surveys as approved by Donor.
• Support quality data collection of activities conducted in the Communities.
• Promote increasing awareness of appropriate nutrition behaviours in project communities by ensuring behaviour change materials are visible in FFP supported communities and health facilities.
• Ensure quality and timely reporting on all areas of implementation
• Liaise closely with the MEAL team so as to understand the project outcomes
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
• Any other additional responsibility as communicated by the supervisor.

Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health or any related fields.
• Experience in Nutrition and community based programming will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with the Humanitarian context.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries and their care givers

Skills (Special Training or Competence):
Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
• Works closely and constructively with many colleagues at all levels and across cultures, influencing effectively while having little formal authority and to hold peers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
• 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.
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, takes responsibility for their own personal development.
• 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, both internationally and within a team.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Analyses complex information from different sources and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders.

Ambition:

• Proactive, forward thinker who is able to plan ahead and anticipate requirements and problems

Collaboration:

• 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, both internationally and within a team.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Analyses complex information from different sources and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Analyses complex information from different sources and to synthesize this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience of relationship management with stakeholders.
• Passion and commitment to the values of Care Best Initiative.

Key Behaviors:

• Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
• Social and receptive (active listener).
• High degree of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
• Pro-active and ready to take initiative.
• Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
• High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to undertake extensive field trips
• within PCO working area.

Internal:

• Nutrition Coordinator
• Other thematic area Coordinators
• Finance and Support Services team
• Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, NUTRITION, finance, PPA).    

External:

• Partners
• Consultants
• Service Providers/Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
• Government agencies
• Community leaders/CBOs

Application Closing Date
6th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter and other “Necessary” documents ONLY in PDF format for this application to the HR Coordinator via: [email protected] using “Nutrition Assistant Borno 2023” or “Nutrition Assistant Yobe 2023” as the subject of the email.
Or
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Note

• Only applications submitted online will be reviewed
• Only one application email should be submitted as multiple submission will be tantamount to automatic disqualification
• The deadline for submissions is 06 October, 2023 (11.59 PM), However, applications submitted before this date will be reviewed on a rolling-basis
• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CBI Policies and ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Care Best Initiative (CBI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Qualified women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.