Action Against Hunger Job in Yobe for an LGA Officer, Nutrition

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.


We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: LGA Officer, Nutrition

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Summary of Key Objectives

• Objective 1: To supervise & monitor CMAM activity implementation at the LGA level health facilities, according to the National CMAM Guidelines.
• Objective 2: To assess and build the capacity of the staffs of the LGA level health facilities
• Objective 3: Responsible for regular reporting, data analysis and communication
• Objective 4: HR Management of the Community Mobilization Officers

• Diploma in Health Sciences with a Major in Nutrition or related field; Bachelor level degree a plus
• Experience in nutrition work and the design and implementation of feeding programmes (ideally CTC/CMAM), including monitoring and evaluation
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment
• Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages (Fulani and Kanuri)
• Transparency, high ethical values and commitment to protection of children and vulnerable populations
• Commitment to ACF values and principles
• High level of self-discipline, ability to adhere to strict deadlines, organizational skills
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff
• Demonstrable ability to report timely
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers

• Local to Yobe state and well integrated into local community
• Trained in adult education/learning and effective training techniques