Food Security Field Officer at INTERSOS Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Security Field Officer

Location: Zamfara 

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Cash Distribution Specialist (CDS), the Field Officer will lead the implementation of climate-resilient agricultural activities aimed at empowering female-headed households and families of malnourished children.
• This role ensures that beneficiaries can successfully establish micro-gardens to produce the nutritious ingredients needed for "Tom Brown" food supplements, thereby reducing dependency on external aid.

Responsibilties
Targeting and Beneficiary Selection:

• Identify and register eligible households, prioritizing female-headed households with children previously or currently enrolled in the nutrition program (MAM/SAM cases).
• Verify that targeted households meet the basic requirements for gardening, such as physical capacity and available land space.

Input Distribution and Oversight:

• Coordinate the one-time distribution of climate-resilient vegetable seeds and simple manual irrigation kits.
• Ensure all distributions are conducted in a safe, transparent, and accountable manner.

Technical Training and Mentorship:

• Provide technical training on small-scale sustainable gardening, including soil preparation, organic composting, and pest management.
• Conduct regular follow-up visits to provide on-site mentorship and ensure the correct use of irrigation tools and gardening techniques.

Integration and Coordination:

• Liaise with Mother-to-Mother and Father-to-Father support groups to integrate psycho-education on nutrition with practical gardening skills.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Team to ensure the garden produce aligns with the ingredients needed for local "Tom Brown" production.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Collect and maintain accurate records of distributions, training attendance, and garden progress.
• Contribute to Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to assess the impact of agricultural support on household food stability.
• Identify and report risks such as pest outbreaks, security challenges, or climate-related issues that may affect crop yields.

Position Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: BSc / HND in Agriculture, Agronomy or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of field experience in food security agricultural projects, preferably in an emergency or recovery context in Northern Nigeria.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in climate-resilient agricultural techniques suitable for the Northwest region.
• Experience with manual irrigation systems and micro-gardening.

Soft Skills:

• Strong community mobilization skills and ability to work with vulnerable female-headed households.
• Fluency in Hausa (essential) and English.
• Willingness to work in volatile security environments (Anka, Gusau, Maru).

Accountability:

• Adhere to INTERSOS and SV (donor) standards for transparency and accountability to affected populations.
• Promptly report any allegations of fraud, diversion, or misconduct through the established Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM).

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2026; by 12:00 PM.

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

Note

• ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
• Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
• INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.