Nutrition Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Locations: Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Program Manager

Overview

• The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for distribution of food and specialized nutritious food, conducting monthly screenings of children (6-23 months) & PLW, and providing key messages on the adequate use of specialized nutritious foods and IYCF practices to all caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the nutrition component of the project, including the distribution of food and specialized nutritious food.
• Conduct monthly screenings of children (6-23 months) and PLW.
• Provide key messages on adequate use of specialized nutritious foods and IYCF practices to all caregivers.
• Implement gender-sensitive and protection-focused programming, ensuring the safety and protection of all beneficiaries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and other partners.
• Represent the project in relevant nutrition-related meetings and forums.
• Implement safeguarding policies and procedures to prevent and respond to protection issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor policies on gender and protection.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in nutrition programming.
• Experience in the implementation of nutrition programs in a humanitarian setting.
• Strong knowledge of international nutrition standards and guidelines, including Nigeria CMAM Guideline, and WHO Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with UNICEF and WFP policies and procedures is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to travel to remote areas and to work in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of local language and culture is an asset.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note

• FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. FINDEF's recruitment process is transparent and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various project locations.
• FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
• Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.