Nutrition Officer at Delight Affection Foundation (DAF)

Delight Affection Foundation (DAF) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization that aims at bringing affection and delight to the needy that are less privileged, homeless, hungry, hopeless and vulnerable, Giving them a reason to hold onto life again and hope for the best out of it, to build up and enhance the quality of their lives by eliminating barriers to opportunities, promoting self-growth, empowerment for a sustainable living and reduction of hunger and malnutrition. it was established in 2019 due to our passionate desire to reach the needy, duly registered with Corporate Affairs Commission. It is implementing WASH, Nutrition, Education, Food Security and Livelihood, and carrying out assessments. Operating on self-funding with some support from the WASH sector in Nigeria, Monclub International,Victims of Violence Charity Foundation (VOV), and Albarka Health Spring Foundation(AHSF).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Volunteer

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of nutrition activities at the field level and provide technical support to HWs, Nutrition Assistants and CNMs
• Ensure quality engagement of community leaders / their delegates for the organization of beneficiaries in each project location.
• Carry out weekly supervisory visits to all project locations assigned
• Ensure adequate availability of food and material supplies for distribution in all project locations and share monthly distribution plan with the Nutrition Manager
• Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required
• Respect the dignity and culture of beneficiaries and other members of the community
• He/she will support the implementation and sensitization activities for targeted communities about MAM/IYCF in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Partners, community leaders and other key stakeholders at the local government level.
• Conduct rapid appraisal/assessment of nutrition situation including IYCF practices, GBV risk analysis and MUAC screening
• He/she will support the delivery of IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 59 months.
• Plan and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under-fives in collaboration with the Community Health volunteers
• Document’s findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up of beneficiaries
• Prepare and submit program reports including 5Ws to NE Nutrition sector, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness per the responsibility areas.
• Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.
• Perform any other task as may be directed by the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2023.