Field Monitor - Nutrition at Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi)

Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a Frontline National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with dual mandate in Humanitarian and Development work and has presence states in Nigeria with most of its work in Northeastern in Nigeria. Its programming landscape covers addressing needs and building capacities for resilience and responsive communities through focusing on five (5) key sectors of Healthcare and Health Systems, Nutrition and Livelihood, Education and Behavioral Change, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, General Protection and Gender Mainstreaming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Monitor - Nutrition

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Purpose Of The Position

• Team Leader who has The purpose of the position of the Field Monitor-Nutrition is to play a role in the implementation of a blanket supplementary feeding program (BSFP) in Borno
• All responsibilities and reporting have to be carried out in accordance with the strategic objective of the Nutrition Officer and any deviation to the above has to be reported to the Team Leader as the line manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities:

• The position holder is responsible for nutrition activities in Borno.
• He /she will be responsible for the implementation of the blanket supplementary feeding He program (BSFP).
• He/she will also take a direct role in food distribution activities.

Specific Duties:

• Participate in the demarcation of dropping zones and protection of both commodity and beneficiaries during distribution in accordance with laid down procedures.
• Makes sure that the right entitlement for each child is communicated to the respective parent before distribution commences.
• Participates and conducts MUAC screening for children aged 6-59 months during registration and
• food distribution activities appropriately and provides referrals in cases of malnourished children and where necessary.
• Records children appropriately in terms of their nutrition status and ensures that children are given appropriate assistance depending on the screening results (preventative, MAM, and SAM treatment

Referrals:

• Ensures adequate nutrition response during general food distribution by participating and leading in a blanket supplementary feeding program (BSFP) for children 6-59 months.
• Assists in the conduct of regular meetings of local government authorities, local leaders and
• implementing partners on nutrition-related activities and distribution arrangements.
• Compiles information and submits monthly nutrition reports to the Team Leader.
• Collects qualitative information and stories from the field to be used for communication purposes, particularly on nutrition.
• Supports in the elaboration of communication materials by taking pictures and making short videos.
• Identifies any apparent issues in the program and reports them to the appropriate personnel.
• Supervises and trains other personnel appropriately.
• Adheres to the code of conduct during the implementation of his/her duties.
• Ensures humanitarian principles of neutrality and do no harm are observed and adhered to
• Performs any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor/line manager.

Qualifications / Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Nutrition / Health.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in nutrition and nutrition-related activities.
• Experience in emergency programs.
• Experience working in a volatile context.
• Experience working with NGOs in similar positions.
• Particular Requirements/Desirables/Personal Qualities
• He/she should be a team player
• He/she should have strong interpersonal skills
• He/she should have good problem-solving skills
• He/she should be honest and neutral.
• He/she should speak and writes clearly.
• He/she should have computer knowledge and skills.
• Strong communication skill
• Knowledge of English and local language is an added advantage
• Adhere to NPA core values and code of conduct and Security Guidelines.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure in emergency situations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV in a single Word document not more than five 5 pages to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• 5TEi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 5TEI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
• Please note that 5TEi will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 5TEi is an equal-opportunity employer. In making employment decisions it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.