Nutrition Program Officer - MAMI at Bakhita Initiative JDPC - 2 Openings

Bakhita initiative JDPC which began as Justice, Development and Peace/Caritas (JDPC Sokoto) is a structural response to the second Vatican Council Appealing for the churches involvement in the affairs of the society. In the document of the council, populorum progression of 1967, Pope Paul VI wrote,“The progressive development of people is an object of deep interest and concern of the church. This is particularly true in the case of those people who are trying to escape the ravages of hunger, poverty endemic disease and ignorance; of those who are seeking a large share in the benefit of civilization and more active improvement on their human qualities; of whose are consciously striving for fuller growth with an even clear awareness.” To build a society where justice and equity are enthroned for human development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Program Officer - MAMI

Location: Wamakko and Wurno, Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a dedicated Nutrition Program Officer to support the implementation of the Nutrition component of the LDSC MAMI project in Sokoto state.
• This role will be integral to ensuring high-quality nutrition interventions for vulnerable children and caregivers in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and The Bakhita Initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality screening for children under five, including MAMI (0-5 months) and IMAM services (6-59 months).
• Facilitate referrals, follow-up visits, and support for at-risk caregivers to access mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS).
• Promote Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and support the enrollment of nutritionally at-risk infants and mothers.
• Collaborate with the FA team for food disbursement, spot checks, and post-distribution activities.
• Support data review and reporting, and coordinate with community actors for effective program delivery.
• Participate in training and capacity-building initiatives for community nutrition mobilizers, health workers, and counselors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Community Health, Public Health, or Nutrition, with 2+ years of progressive experience post-NYSC.
• Experience in nutrition and community-based programming, preferably in the North-West.
• Experience with emergency nutrition (IMAM and MAMI), including monitoring and evaluation.
• Proficient in MIYCN practices, report writing, and basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa, with strong interpersonal skills.

Safeguarding Commitment:

• The successful candidate will uphold safeguarding protocols to protect children, vulnerable adults, and community members from abuse, harm, or exploitation. Compliance with CRS and The Bakhita Initiative’s safeguarding policies and commitment to ethical and professional behavior is essential.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their single PDF document containing their Application and CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
 Alternatively,
The qualified candidates should submit a handwritten application addressed to:
The Hiring Manager,
The Bakhita Initiative,
St. Bakhita Catholic Secretariat,
No. 1 Aliyu Jodi Road,
Sokoto State.

Note

• The Bakhita Initiative (JDPC Sokoto) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all program participants, especially children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and uphold high standards of ethical and professional behavior.
• This role is subject to rigorous background checks, and successful candidates will be required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and practices.
• This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community health and nutrition efforts. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by the stated deadline.