Nutrition Assistant - National Position

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of nutrition projects in line with project objectives, donor requirements, and Malteser International (MI) guidelines under the supervision of the Area Coordinator
• Conduct nutrition activities including Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screening for children under five and Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW), identification and referral of malnourished cases, follow-up of referrals, and support Maternal Infant and Young Child Feeding Nutrition (MIYCN) counselling and mother-to-mother support groups
• Assist in capacity building through training and supervision of community mobilizers, nutrition messaging facilitators, lead mothers and fathers
• Oversee and support Tom Brown production, cooking demonstrations, food preparation, feeding practices, and proper management and distribution of nutrition commodities through approved vendors
• Collect, maintain, and manage accurate data and records on screenings, counselling, referrals, attendance, and participation, and submit timely reports in compliance with MI standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local partners, volunteers, and beneficiaries, while ensuring gender mainstreaming and participation in coordination meetings
• Ensure compliance with Malteser International’s mandate, code of conduct, humanitarian principles, and staff regulations, while reporting operational, safety, security, HR, and logistics issues promptly to supervisors

• Minimum academic qualification of University Degree or equivalence in any related relevant field, with a minimum of 2 years prior experience in the sector, preferably in the humanitarian context
• Demonstrated management skills (e.g. field team, project, security and safety) 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound judgments and decisions
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in learning
• Flexibility and strong communication skills with proven ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards
• Knowledge of local context, including dialects of the titled location, is a major criteria
• Being a qualified indigene of Borno State is an asset; with demonstrated ability to speak and understand the local dialects of the titled location

• Start Date: 26th January 2026
• Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria
• Duration of contract: Until 30th April 2026 with possibility of extension
• Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
• Other benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), 13th month pay
• Annual leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, and Compassionate Leave - if applicable

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