Project Support Officer at A non-profit human development organisation

Employment Nigeria 29-Sep-2017 BORNO , NGO

HIPCITY Hub - A non-profit human development organisation providing social justice and humanitarian response in Nigeria is recruiting for the position below :

POSITION : Nutrition (CMAM/IYCF) Project Support Officer

Responsibilities

Directly implement the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the state team lead.
Work closely within community structures to follow up on implementation of CMAM/IYCF activities with support from the State Programme team lead.
Create awareness and sensitize the community on CMAM/IYCF practices, malnutrition, the causes of malnutrition and treatment of malnutrition.
Participate in screening of children less than five years, referral and follow up of malnourished beneficiaries at community level.
Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM/IYCF with support from MOH, community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level.
The Nutrition CMAM/IYCF Support officer will be based in Maiduguri, Bonro State and support field activities.
Provide support for efficient and smooth implementation of nutrition CMAM/IYCF and social and behavioural change activities.
Support the implementation and sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM/IYCF with support from Ministry of Health, community leaders and other key stakeholders at local government level.
Support the state team in conducting rapid/detailed assessment of infant and young child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at mobile clinics.
Support the state team in providing personalized IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 24 months.
Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly reports and MUAC screening data & reports to nutrition officers for compilation.

Requirements

Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Nutrition or Community Based Program with similar experience in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts) as well as CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
Proficient in local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
Capacity to be flexible and supervise and coach health workers.
Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
Be proficient in statistics and other software (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
Previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, wash, Nutrition) preferably.
Committed to Action the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV and application letter to: info@hipcityhub.com with position applied for as the subject

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Project Support Officer at A non-profit human development organisation

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