The FEWS NET Nigeria Nutrition Officer will support the following activities:
Enhanced nutrition support in northeast Nigeria with the objectives of better understanding the current nutrition and mortality situation and improving decision support
Efficient and effective monitoring of nutrition outcomes nation-wide in Nigeria
Effective integration of nutrition monitoring in food security and early warining analysis
The Nutrition Officer will work under the supervision of the Nigeria National Technical
Manager (NTM) in close collaboration with Action Against Hunger-Nigeria and FEWS NET Nigeria’s country team, as well as with national and regional partners to monitor nutrition in Nigeria and contribute timely early waming analysis.
S/He will sit in Action Against Hunger’s office in Nigeria.
The Nutrition Officer will be required to travel frequently within Nigeria, and some international travel in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States may be required.
Minimum qualifications and selection criteria
Advanced university degree in nutrition, public health with focus on nutrition, or related focus
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field of public health, nutrition, food security and/or early warning systems in Nigeria
Excellent analytical skills
Experience facilitating nutrition/health trainings assessments (i.e. screenings, surveys etc.) in the field
Experience facilitating nutrition/health trainings
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, statistical analysis software, such as SPSS or STATA)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and writing skills in English, proficiency in one or more national languages preferred
Previous experience supervising SMART surveys is desirable
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The full Vacancy Announcement for the above two positions can be found at www.fews.net/vacanciesPlease note the title of the position you are applying to in the subject line. No telephone inquiries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Supporting documents will be required while short listed.
Apply via :
fewsnet.nutritionofficer.ng@gmail.com
