Nutrition Officer (Volunteer) at Delight Affection Foundation

Delight Affection Foundation (DAF) is a registered, non-profit humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable, underserved, and crisis-affected populations through inclusive, rights-based, and sustainable interventions. Established in 2019, DAF works across the Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus, delivering life-saving assistance while strengthening community resilience and promoting long-term development outcomes.

DAF implements integrated programs in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Protection, Education, Climate Change Adaptation, Gender Equality, and Emergency Response. Our interventions are designed to address immediate humanitarian needs while empowering communities with the knowledge, resources, and capacities required to recover, thrive, and become self-reliant.

With extensive experience supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, host communities, women, children, youth, and persons with disabilities, DAF adopts a community-driven approach that promotes participation, accountability, inclusion, and local ownership. We work closely with government institutions, community structures, humanitarian actors, and development partners to ensure impactful and sustainable solutions that leave no one behind.

DAF is guided by humanitarian principles and international standards, including the Sphere Standards, Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). Through innovation, partnership, and compassion, we remain committed to saving lives, restoring dignity, and building resilient communities across Nigeria.

Motto: Bringing Affection and Delight to the Destitute
Tagline: Hope. Dignity. Change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer (Volunteer)

Location: Gusau, Zamfara
Employment Type: Volunteer

Role Overview

• The Nutrition Officer (Volunteer) will support DAF’s nutrition interventions by promoting Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, facilitating community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), and strengthening maternal and child health awareness.
• The officer will ensure quality program delivery, effective community engagement, and integration of nutrition-sensitive approaches across sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of nutrition-specific programs (IYCF, CMAM, micronutrient supplementation, growth monitoring).
• Facilitate nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and awareness campaigns.
• Mobilize and train community health volunteers and mother-to-mother support groups.
• Conduct malnutrition screening, referral, and follow-up for children and vulnerable groups.
• Collaborate with WASH, Food Security, Education, and Protection teams to integrate nutrition-sensitive approaches.
• Document and report on activities, successes, and challenges in a timely manner.
• Ensure accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender equity, and cultural sensitivity in all interventions.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health, Food Science, or related fields
• Prior experience in nutrition programming, IYCF, or CMAM(paid, voluntary, or internship) is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.
• Passion for humanitarian and development work, with commitment to DAF’s values of compassion, accountability, inclusivity, and resilience.

Benefits of Volunteering with DAF:

• Gain practical experience in humanitarian and development nutrition programming.
• Build technical expertise inNutrition, WASH, and integrated multi-sectoral approaches.
• Enhance professional skills in community engagement, monitoring, and reporting.
• Access opportunities for training, mentorship, and career growth in the humanitarian sector.
• Be part of a committed and impact-driven team serving vulnerable communities.

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online