Nutrition Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Posted on: Sat 02-09-2023

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Location: Pulka, Borno

Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutrition Officer will be directly responsible for implementation of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) or Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) program depending on assignment.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Implementation and monitoring of the nutrition activities
Responsible for day to day management of nutrition activities at Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) or IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards
Participate in the identification of eligible project beneficiaries and Community Focal persons including Community Nutrition Mobilsers, Lead Mothers according to assignment
Participate in organising Project beneficiaries and Volunteers into groups and other Fora for dissemination of nutrition messages
With the support of CMAM or IYCF Supervisors, participate in the planning and in the implementation of trainings for the beneficiaries, volunteers and community focal persons
Participate in planning and conducting community/household surveys or assessments according to need
Ensure OTP beneficiary absentee or defaulter tracing and other forms of beneficiary follow-ups at community level
Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging/Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to mothers and other carers at OTP or IYCF project sites
In liaison with supervisor, disseminate any relevant Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and reporting tools to Lead Mothers, volunteers or health facility staff as may be required
Implement outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely malnourished under-fives, and community outreach integrated with IYCF activities according to the stipulated protocols Train and mentor Nutrition project staff and community nutrition mobilisers (CNM) through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher and on-the-job trainings
Disseminate key messages on nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is delivered appropriately
Participate in surveillance activities including MUAC screening of the under-fives/pregnant and lactating women based on project needs
Enhance close collaboration with Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Protection at project level
Ensure nurture good collaboration between PUI and local community leaders
Act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities
Participate in ensuring that OTP or IYCF beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.

Communication and Reporting:

Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, PUI programs, or safety aspects
Address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members and tell the line supervisor
Represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty
Collect and compile data, pictures and information from the field to present accurate weekly internal reports to the supervisor
Present weekly achievements, problems encountered and suggestion to improve the project implementation.
Assist in strengthening the PUI’s community Feedback and Complains system
Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor

Logistic and Administration:

Contribute to logistical and administrative organization of the activities related to Nutrition Program
Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
Ensure the safety and good condition of nutrition material provided by PUI
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Priorities of the Department

Quality implementation of CMAM and IYCF programs according to global and national guidelines
Quality data management and reporting of CMAM and IYCF activities
Support the integrated approach through effective referral within the Nutrition components and with the other programs internally
Build the capacity of the nutrition team on thematic areas related to nutrition.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Mandatory Requirements:

Education Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing or an equivalent course
Work experience: At least 1 year experience in CMAM and IYCF Preferably in Emergency in host communities or IDP camp settings
Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on nutrition including CMAM and IYCF
Computer skills: Proficient user of MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Interests:
Commitment to the NGO values and principles
Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally

Transversal Skills: