FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Nutrition - IYCF (Female Only)
Requisition: 2020200217
Location: Banki, Borno State
Supervisor: Technical Officer, IYCF
Job Type: Full time
Project Description
Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Protection and Nutrition interventions
Basic Function
S/He reports to the TO, IYCF. Position is responsible for providing quality Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) - E services at community and facility levels. The incumbent will engage in and will work with other team members in the delivery of optimal infant and young child feeding in emergency.
Qualifications and Requirements
B.Sc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, or closely related field with 1-3 years’ experience. MBBS with 1 year experience.
Experience working with a humanitarian organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to implementation sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local dialects and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online
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