Posted on: Mon 13-02-2017

Environmental Development and Family Health Organization (EDFHO) is a registered charitable, non-profit, humanitarian, non-governmental Organization established in 1998 with head office at Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The organization presently works in about six states of Nigeria covering four geopolitical zones.

NUTRITION OFFICER

Job Description

• S/He will be responsible for identifying priority issues on nutrition within EDFHO’s project areas; train community care coordinators, volunteers, and care givers on providing adequate nutrition to their children base on locally available food sources.
• Conduct nutritional baseline assessment for children, mentor and monitor programs with reference to nutrition.
• Lead all training relating to Nutrition, attend the Nutrition community of practice meeting, lead the private sector linkages and attend core training on Nutrition and ensure information is disseminated and used in the field.
• Relate with EDFHO’s technical team on issues regarding Nutrition in EDFHO project areas.

Qualifications

• S/He must have a nursing degree/background, food & nutrition, or any other relevant degree with 2 years practical experience on the job.
• Applicants MUST be computer literate and able to use basic computer packages effectively.

 

PROGRAMME MANAGER

Responsibilities

• S/He would be responsible to the Executive Director under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.
• S/He will coordinate field activities and provide technical support for implementation of projects, assist the project coordinator to write and submit reports.
• The PM manages partnerships with the LGA, SMWASD officers/welfare officers and community structure
• Provide support to the finance team as well as support in mobilization of community support for EDFHO projects and stimulate community response towards achieving the desired project goals.
• The PM will provide direct supervision to community care coordinator and volunteers.
• S/He shall perform any other function as assigned by the Project Coordinator/Executive Director.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have a Degree in Social Science or Public Health or a related field, with up to 5 years of direct involvement in community development work and proven record of leadership.
• Candidate must be computer literate and able to use basic computer packages effectively.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applicants should forward their application with resume and a cover letter (not to exceed two pages) addressing each of the competency requirements for the desired position to: [email protected] and [email protected] using the position of interest as the subject of the mail.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Environmental Development and Family Health Organization {EDFHO},
23 A&B , Olorunsogo Street, 
Opposite School of Nursing,
Ori-Apata, 
Off Iworoko Road, 
Ado Ekiti.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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