Nutrition Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Katsina state, Nigeria
Fully remote
Nutrition program implementation
Community-based management of acute malnutrition
Capacity building for staff
The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for all OCHA project in his/her Local Government Area and is expected to ensure integrity, high level transparency and commitment in the implementation of the project

Job Summary

  • The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for all OCHA project in his/her Local Government Area and is expected to ensure integrity, high level transparency and commitment in the implementation of the project.
  • The Nutrition Officer will oversee and supervise supported SMOH SC/OTPs staff/CNMs and reports to the Nutrition Manager.
  • IRC aims to provide the best possible impact for some of the most vulnerable children, women, and men.

Matching Summary

The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for all OCHA project in his/her Local Government Area and is expected to ensure integrity, high level transparency and commitment in the implementation of the project.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nutrition program implementation
  • Community-based management of acute malnutrition
  • Capacity building for staff
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Coordination with local authorities

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Promote learning and sharing
  • Foster inter-program linkages
  • Promote mother infant and young child feeding

Key Requirements

  • Health professional with strong Nutrition background
  • At least 3 years' experience in managing Nutrition programs
  • Experience in outbreak response interventions
  • Ability to work with displaced communities
  • Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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