Local Government Areas Coordinator at Nutrition International

Nutrition International (NI) formerly Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian based International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of mothers, children and adolescents. At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Local Government Areas Coordinator

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The NI LGA coordinator will represent NI and support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across 2-3 assigned LGAs she/he will be attached and be based in one of the assigned LGA’s Primary HealthCare office.
• This role involves connecting with NI state level coordinators an working close collaboration with State and LGA level government staff, community stakeholders, and other partners to ensure effective delivery of services during the MNCHWs.

Specifically, the coordinator will be required to:

• Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure sustained program coverage through adequate and equitable provision of quality services in all targeted areas.
• Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to relevant structures and teams at LGA level through supportive supervision and mentorship for ensuring effective planning and implementation of
• MNCHW activities including commodities supply.
• Participate in regular updates and coordination meetings bringing LGA specific updates and flag potential risks for NI programming when necessary.
• Ensure visibility of Nutrition International activities at community and LGA level through participation at LGA Nutrition Partners’/LGAs Committee on Food and Nutrition meetings /Technical working group meetings and all other relevant health and nutrition forum at the LGA level

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Planning for MNCHW campaign:

• Support LGA teams in developing detailed workplans and activity timelines for MNCHW.
• Coordinate with LGA government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to align roles, resources, and messaging.
• Facilitate logistics planning, including procurement of materials, training of frontline workers, and community mobilization strategies.
• Support Ward Development Committee (WDC) quarterly meetings for sustainable demand creation process
• Monitor community mobilization activities including town announcers, radio jingles, etc.

Implementing the MNCHW campaign:

• Provide hands-on guidance and supportive supervision to health workers and volunteers during MNCHW activities.
• Monitor service delivery points to ensure quality, equity of Child Survival interventions at community and LGA levels.

Documenting Learning- Post Event Coverage Surveys:

• Support the rollout of post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis, and reporting ofservice uptake and gaps.
• Document lessons learned, risks, and best practices to inform LGA-level planning and state-level coordination

Implementing course correction:

• Work with LGA teams and stakeholders to review survey findings and address gaps in service delivery.
• Recommend and support changes in implementation strategies to strengthen coverage, quality, and sustainability of MNCHW interventions.

Requirements
Education:

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing / Midwifery or Public Health from a recognized institution.

Experience

• General understanding of maternal, newborn Health and Nutrition, and Child Health landscape in
• Northern Nigeria with at least 5 years of fieldwork experience Must have updated knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria.
• Must have strong analytical, technical and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of local governance structures and community dynamics within the LGA.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government, community leaders, and frontline workers.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English and Hausa is required. Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Kebbi and Sokoto States will be an added advantage.

Travel Requirements:

• The coordinators must be indigenes and residents in one of the following states: Kebbi and Sokoto.
• The coordinators will be required to travel up to 50% of the time within the LGA and out-of-duty station when required.
• All travel required under this assignment will be provided by Nutrition International.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Bidsnigeria@nutritionintl.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with monthly rate indicated and other foreseen costs included.
• A cover letter detailing how applicant fits the profile. Nutrition International is committed to gender equality. Applicants are required to indicate how they will ensure that gender equality considerations are included in the provision of technical assistance.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals and preferably, persons based in the 2 states. Nutrition International is committed to the fundamental principles of equal employment opportunity. Women are encouraged to apply.
• Only complete applications will be reviewed.