Nutrition Program Support Officer at Lagos Food Bank Initiative

Lagos Food Bank is a non-profit, nutrition-focused initiative committed to fighting hunger, reducing food waste and solving the problem of malnutrition through targeted programs that seek to improve the nutrition/food intake of pregnant women and their infants who are not able to get the required nutrient during pregnancy and breastfeeding of their babies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Program Support Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a qualified and passionate Nutrition Program Officer to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition programs.
• The successful candidate will work closely with beneficiaries, healthcare professionals, community stakeholders, and program teams to improve nutrition outcomes among vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement nutrition intervention programs and activities.
• Conduct nutrition assessments, screenings, and beneficiary follow-up.
• Deliver nutrition education and awareness sessions in communities.
• Collect, analyze, and report program data and outcomes.
• Monitor program performance and recommend improvements.
• Prepare timely program reports and maintain accurate records.
• Support food distribution and nutrition-sensitive projects.
• Collaborate with health facilities, and partner organizations.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Participate in field visits, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics.
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in nutrition, public health, or community development programs.
• Strong report-writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with data collection and monitoring & evaluation tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within Lagos and other project locations when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Membership in relevant professional bodies is an advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, or development programs.
• Knowledge of community nutrition and food security interventions.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should fill out the application form and send their CV to: careers@lagosfoodbank.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Or
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicants must clearly state their full residential address on their CV.
• Applications without a clearly stated residential address may not be considered.