Nutrition Assistant at Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) - 2 Openings

Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI), founded in 2018, is a registered NGO with a head office in Maiduguri, Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa states. We have been visible in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states implementing projects in education, protection (child/GBV), WaSH, nutrition, empowerment/livelihood, governance, and peacebuilding.

Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance service delivery and empower citizens through our humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding nexus (HDP). CATAI is dedicated to enhancing service delivery through citizen empowerment. Its mission is to promote a just society across all regions in Nigeria through advocacy, research, impact, and innovation, focusing on institutional reforms, capacity building, and citizen empowerment. By creating platforms for dialogue, enabling informed debates, and building citizen capacity, CATAI strengthens local communities, allowing individuals to act as catalysts for addressing societal issues. The organization is committed to advocating for and promoting quality education, particularly for girls in marginalized communities, and utilizing technological means to enhance children’s productivity through knowledge acquisition.

CATAI provides marginalized and vulnerable communities with resources to amplify their voices independently and with integrity. It also promotes social, economic, and environmental progress to enhance democratic governance, citizen participation, and civic engagement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Locations: Kaga & Konduga, Borno
Contract Type: Fixed-Term / Project-Based
Duration: 6 Months
Duty Station: Field Locations
Project: NHF
Department: Program – Nutrition
Reports to: Nutrition Officer

Job Purpose

• The nutrition assistant directly supports community outreach and facility-level implementation to ensure access to lifesaving nutrition interventions in hard-to-reach areas.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Key Performance Indicator:

• Timely implementation and reporting of CMAM/IYCF activities, quality and completeness of data collection and reporting tools, level of community participation and satisfaction and adherence to PSEA and safeguarding principles.

Program Implementation and Monitoring:

• Support the daily implementation of CMAM and/or IYCF activities at health facilities and community outreach sites.
• Conduct community-based screening of children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) for malnutrition using MUAC and other approved tools.
• Assist in the identification and registration of eligible beneficiaries in the OTP or IYCF programs following national protocols.
• Ensure regular follow-up of beneficiaries, including absentees and defaulters, and conduct household visits where necessary.
• Support nutrition officers in providing nutrition education and counselling sessions to caregivers and community groups.
• Disseminate key messages on infant and young child feeding, hygiene promotion, and maternal nutrition at the community level.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating community sensitization, focus group discussions, and capacity-building sessions for volunteers and Lead Mothers.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of nutrition materials and supplies during field activities.

M&E Support—Data Collection, Reporting, and Accountability:

• Collect and record beneficiary data accurately using standardized tools and templates.
• Submit timely and accurate weekly and monthly activity reports to the Nutrition Officer.
• Participate in data verification, validation, and compilation of activity statistics at the site level.
• Support in maintaining proper documentation and archiving of records at the site and field office.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the community feedback and complaints mechanism in project locations.

Community Engagement and Coordination:

• Collaborate closely with community leaders, health workers, and volunteers to ensure community ownership of nutrition interventions.
• Assist in the identification, training, and supervision of Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), Lead Mothers, and other community focal persons.
• Represent CATAI positively and professionally during field activities and community meetings.
• Communicate promptly to the Nutrition Officer any challenges, security concerns, or feedback received from beneficiaries or community stakeholders.

Logistics and Administration:

• Support the Nutrition Officer in organizing logistics for field activities, including materials, transport, and site preparation.
• Ensure all program materials and equipment are safely handled and properly stored after use.
• Report any damaged, missing, or expired items to the supervisor promptly.

Qualifications and Required Skills
Education:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in implementing CMAM and/or IYCF programs, preferably in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Experience working in community-based nutrition or health programs is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of nutrition principles and community mobilization techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Hausa, and/or Kanuri.
• Proficiency in basic data collection and reporting using paper or digital tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and in remote field locations.

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and CATAI’s mission.
• Respect for diversity, integrity, and accountability.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the team.

Core Values:

• Commitment to CATAI’s mission and humanitarian principles.
• Integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Respect for diversity and inclusion.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative spirit.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion; child safeguarding; adolescent and youth initiatives; PSEA, GBV, and VAC; and fraud.
• CATAI has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. All selected candidates must undergo reference checks and background verification and will be required to sign and comply with CATAI’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate its recruitment processes.

What We Offer

• Grade Level: Based on the CATAI salary scale and experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual leave and wellness days.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2025.

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

Disclaimer:

• The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on project needs and contextual changes.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.