Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood Officer at Malteser International

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood Officer

Location: Adamawa State
Start Date: as soon as possible
Duration of contract: until December 2025 with the possibility of renewal

Description

• The FNSL Officer will ensure FNSL actitivities, including Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, and Livelihood Support.
• Moreover, she or he will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ensuring the timely delivery of tasks, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. 
• In fulfilling these duties, the FNSL Officer must ensure full compliance with MI and donor regulations, including administrative, human resources, finance, safety and security, and logistics procedures in the workplace.

Your Responsibilities

• Project Implementation: Support the implementation of FNSL activities, including peacebuilding, social cohesion events, and gender-sensitive programming in targeted communities
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with local partners, community leaders, government stakeholders, youth, and women groups to foster collaboration and ownership of project goals
• Training & Capacity Building: Assist in training community mobilizers, beneficiaries, and local leaders on FNSL, peacebuilding, and livelihood skills across diverse social groups
• Data Collection & Reporting: Collect daily field data, prepare weekly reports, and ensure compliance with MI standards in documentation, archiving, and reporting
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor project progress, beneficiary engagement, vendor disbursement, and impact; participate in assessments and recommend adaptations to improve program effectiveness
• Coordination & Representation: Attend coordination meetings, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to planning and evaluations as directed by the FNSL Manager
• Compliance & Ethical Standards: Uphold humanitarian principles, apply Do No Harm and conflict-sensitive approaches, and ensure gender mainstreaming throughout project activities.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion, Livelihoods, or a related field
• At least 2 - 3 years of experience in livelihoods, peacebuilding, and social cohesion projects
• Excellent project management, partnership management, and coordination skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound decisions
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions- and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in continuous learning 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead project teams and work collaboratively with partners to deliver innovative programs
• Ability to work effectively with local governments, uphold MI values and standards, and perform in stressful or challenging environments, including travel to remote field locations and partner sites.

What We Offer

• Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
• Annual leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2025.

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

Note

• Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• This position is contingent upon funding.
• Recruitment is initiated in anticipation of grant approval, and the final offer will be subject to grant agreement signature.
• However, Malteser International reserves the right to suspend or cancel the recruitment process should funding not be secured.