Nutrition Manager at Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI)

Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI) is a team of change-makers who believe that every helping hand can create a better future for survivors of wars. We started extending help to vulnerable children and women who were affected by the insurgency which began in Borno state, Nigeria, in 2009. This moment intensified when we found that there were many such vulnerable children, women, and households who needed help with food, shelter, and education. Our team expanded and we spread out into different parts of the BAY states to make sure we cover all possible areas and help as many children, women, and households as possible. We support children, families, and communities affected by insurgencies and natural disasters.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Manager

Locations: Borno and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Nutrition Manager at LABDI oversees programs targeting the critical First 1000 Days of a child's life, driving strategy, resource mobilization, and results-driven accountability.
• This role demands strong leadership, humanitarian program experience, and expertise in social behavioral change communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Development and Implementation: Develop evidence-informed, gender-sensitive, human-centered strategies to improve nutrition outcomes, particularly for infants and young children.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government officials, partners, and other stakeholders to support national strategies and plans.
• Capacity Building: Support LABDI field offices and partners in adapting and implementing national strategies at the state or local level.
• Knowledge Management: Document and disseminate program results through reports and presentations.
• Program Management: Manage and oversee the implementation of nutrition programs, ensuring they align with national and regional priorities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish benchmarks, indicators, and reporting systems to assess program performance and impact.

Typical Requirements

• Education: Advanced university degree in nutrition, public health, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional experience, with experience in the Humanitarian system.
• Knowledge: Understanding of nutrition principles, social and behavior change communication, and the NGO system.
• Language: Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other local languages is an asset.
• Skills: Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  22nd July, 2025.

Note

• LABDI has zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), any act of child abuse including sexual exploitation and sexual abuse constitute acts of serious misconduct and are therefore grounds for disciplinary measures, including summary dismissal