Officer, Nutrition Programs

JOB SUMMARY

Grade 5. The Officer leads state-level planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of nutrition interventions and supports government systems to deliver high-quality services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop state workplans, activity budgets and implementation schedules with programme and government teams.
• Coordinate with state and LGA authorities on vitamin A supplementation and other nutrition priorities.
• Lead preparation and implementation of VAS campaigns, including MNCHW microplanning, commodity readiness, training, social mobilisation and post-campaign review.
• Support infant and young child feeding, community management of acute malnutrition, food fortification, food security and related interventions as assigned.
• Build capacity of health workers, community personnel and government counterparts through training, coaching and supportive supervision.
• Develop or adapt social and behaviour change communication approaches and materials.
• Monitor activities, indicators, coverage, quality and expenditure and take corrective action when gaps arise.
• Ensure timely data submission, maintain programme databases and contribute to post-event coverage surveys and evaluations.
• Prepare high-quality activity, monthly, donor and government reports.
• Convene or participate in technical meetings and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
• Support research, learning and continuous quality improvement.
• Supervise and develop assigned associate staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science and Dietetics, Public Health or a related field.
• At least four years of relevant nutrition or public-health programme experience.
• Experience working with government systems and community-based programmes.
• Demonstrated ability in programme implementation, monitoring, data management and report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and strong English communication skills.
• A Master’s degree, VAS/MCH/IYCF experience, government experience, local-language ability, donor-funded programme experience or skills in SPSS, STATA or Power BI are advantages.

WORKING STANDARDS

• Maintain complete, auditable records and comply with Helen Keller International policies, donor rules, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Work collaboratively with government counterparts, colleagues, partners and communities and report risks or irregularities promptly.

APPLICATION

Apply by email to nigeria.recruitment@hki.org before the deadline. The email subject should clearly identify the role and preferred state. Submit the documents requested by the employer and do not pay recruitment fees or provide gifts or favours.