Nutritionist II at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutritionist II 

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Delegate, the Nutritionist 2, supports nutrition activities in all program areas, including assessments, planning, implementation of the programs of Infant and young child feeding (IYCF), Family MUAC, and Supplementary Feeding Program-Tom Brown.
• Also, S/he Contributes to the assessment of the nutritional situation within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) accordingly.
• Builds the capacity of Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), community volunteer nutrition teams in implementing monitoring nutrition programs through training and supervision.
• Maintains an overarching view of nutrition in ICRC strategic areas, represents the ICRC in nutrition forums, and collaborates closely with relevant ICRC departments and other stakeholders involved in nutrition-related activities within the project areas.

Your Role

• Design and implement EcoSec assessments incorporating nutrition components.
• Identify the causes of malnutrition in operation and uses this knowledge in programming and designing a response
• Evaluate and monitors the nutrition situation, alerts when required, and participates in the immediate response to critical situations
• Incorporate nutrition considerations in economic security programmes by facilitating, designing, and implementing strategies to improve the nutritional status of household members
• Participate in preventing and treating acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies according to the ICRC’s set standards
• Evaluate the impact of nutrition and economic security interventions, and changes in population environment/livelihoods, and adapts the programmes accordingly
• Review and adapts nutrition inputs/interventions in emergency and recovery responses
• Collect information/assessments on the situation in the field
• Is aware of the socio-political situation and livelihood conditions in assignment
• Advise the delegate in various fields such as politics, economy, religion, culture, etc., which contributes to the EcoSec activity implementation
• Carry out detailed problem and situation analysis, including technical and institutional challenges in relation to nutrition
• Collect all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and reports to the EcoSec delegate).
• Maintain an overview of the nutrition project materials e.g. tom brown grains, hygiene materials, and EHIs.
• Maintains data on nutrition activities, prepares proposals/PoAs, MoUs, interim reports, nutrition sitreps.

Your Profile
Education & Experience:

• University Degree in the field of Nutrition, Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience in humanitarian work, especially in emergencies
• Fluent spoken and written English, Hausa and Kanuri– Mandatory. Knowledge of local languages an asset.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet software, and basic nutrition computer programmes
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
• Team leadership and analytical skills
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office)
• You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What we Offer

• Grade: B2
• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025. (16:30hrs)