Nutrition Assistant at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Location: Zamfara

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Assistant will support the implementation of nutrition interventions aimed at reducing malnutrition in vulnerable communities.
• This includes assisting with community screenings, referrals, awareness-raising, and follow-up of malnourished individuals, particularly children under five and pregnant/lactating women.
• The role also supports data collection, community engagement, and capacity-building activities to improve the overall nutritional status of target populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings and other assessments to identify malnourished children and women.
• Refer identified cases of acute malnutrition to appropriate health/nutrition facilities or treatment centers.
• Follow up on referred cases to ensure they receive appropriate care and track recovery.
• Conduct community sensitization sessions on key nutrition topics such as Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), maternal nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Support behavior change communication (BCC) activities to promote healthy eating practices and food utilization.
• Engage with community leaders and volunteers to raise awareness of available nutrition services.
• Assist in the organization and distribution of nutrition supplements (e.g., Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food RUTF, micronutrients).
• Support the implementation of targeted supplementary feeding programs (TSFP) or blanket supplementary feeding programs (BSFP), as needed.
• Monitor and report on the use of distributed items and adherence to nutrition protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries screened, referred to, and followed up with.
• Assist in data collection and entry for nutrition program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide timely updates and reports to the Nutrition Officer or supervisor on field activities, challenges, and successes.
• Support the training and supervision of community health workers (CHWs) and volunteers involved in nutrition activities.
• Participate in coordination meetings with health and nutrition partners at the community level.
• Promote integration of nutrition with other programs such as WASH, food security, and health.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Nutrition, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in implementing community nutrition or health programs, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience conducting MUAC screenings and community-based nutrition activities is an asset.
• Familiarity with CMAM, IYCF, and other community nutrition approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in rural or hard-to-reach areas with limited supervision.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, and data entry tools).
• Understanding of local context and language is an advantage.
• Commitment to humanitarian values, accountability, and gender sensitivity.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: jobs@findef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.
• We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
• FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent, and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.