The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster
Job Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
The Nutrition Manager will be responsible for technical oversight and support on nutrition and Social Behavior Change Communication components of IRC focusing on Nutrition and WASH promotion.
The role involves managing nutrition grants, supervising staff, conducting nutritional surveillance, and representing IRC in coordination meetings with government and partners.
Matching Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nutrition program management
Technical supervision of nutrition activities
Community based management of acute malnutrition
Nutrition surveys and data analysis
Capacity building of local partners
Coordination with health and government agencies
Nice-to-have
Experience in emergency nutrition programs
Strong report and proposal writing skills
Ability to work under unstable security conditions
Fluency in local languages
Team leadership and staff development
Key Requirements
Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
Minimum 5 years professional experience in nutrition program management
Registration with Nigeria Nutritionist and Dietitians Institute or relevant body
Experience with nutrition surveys and methodologies such as SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC
Excellent computer skills including MS Office and statistical software