Nutrition Officer at Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF)

Finpact Development Foundation is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

 About Finpact Development Foundation: 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. 

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in nutrition programming, including experience in the design and implementation of nutrition-sensitive programming.
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programs.
• Experience in the implementation of nutrition programs in a humanitarian setting.
• Experience in the development of national and international nutrition policies and strategies.
• Strong knowledge of international nutrition standards and guidelines, including Nigeria CMAM Guideline, the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• 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 and difficult-to-reach areas and to work in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and the protection of vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of local language and culture an asset.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties but is intended to be a general representation of the role and responsibilities.
• The job description may be subject to change as the project evolves.

 Application Closing Date
31st March, 2023.