Delight Affection Foundation Nutrition Assistant (Volunteer) Jobs in Nigeria
Delight Affection Foundation Nutrition Assistant (Volunteer) Jobs in Nigeria
RoleThe role of the Nutrition Assistant is to provide support to the field Assistants/ community nutrition workers in the Project’s Communities in implementing the nutrition interventions (Community Management of Malnutrition CMAM and Infant and Young Child Feeding IYCF) while integrating with other sectoral interventions.
The nutrition Assistant will also work with other agencies providing nutrition services in ensuring the linkage of nutrition beneficiaries.
Throughout the intervention, the Nutrition Assistant will work towards ensuring the quality delivery of nutrition interventions in the Project locations.
Key Deliverables
These Include:
Ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers in target Communities.
Provision of Outreach OTP Services in target communities together with the outreach team.
Ensure quality of IYCF counselling sessions provided individual level and group sessions
With support from the Nutrition Officer, ensure quality cooking food demonstration sessions are conducted in Project supported Communities.
Ensure that community nutrition interventions (MUAC screening and Referral, IYCF (MSGs, food demonstrations) and hygiene promotion are integrated
Build the capacity of CNMs and Mother Leaders by providing on-the-job training on CMAM and IYCF.
Support Project level nutrition assessment/surveys as approved by Donor.
Support quality data collection of activities conducted in the Communities.
Promote increasing awareness of appropriate nutrition behaviours in project communities by ensuring behaviour change materials are visible in the communities and health facilities.
Ensure quality and timely reporting on all areas of implementation
Liaise closely with the MEAL team so as to understand the project outcomes
Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
Any other additional responsibility as communicated by the supervisor
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.
Works closely and constructively with many colleagues at all levels and across cultures, influencing effectively while having little formal authority and holding peers accountable to deliver on their responsibilities.
Sensitivity to the needs of a range of stakeholders and the ability to balance conflicting interests to create shared goals.
A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves, and takes responsibility for their own personal development.
Collaboration:
Maintains
a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure.
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as with others.
Fully appreciates the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team.
Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
Honest, encourages openness and transparency, and builds trust and confidence. Displays consistent and excellent judgement.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with proven experience in relationship management with stakeholders.
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach.
Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
Analyses complex information from different sources and synthesises this information into coherent briefs and communication documents.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Candidates should possess an OND, HND, or B.Sc Degree with 0-1 year experience.
Experience in Nutrition and community-based programming will be an added advantage
Familiarity with the Humanitarian context.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries and their caregivers
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Fluency in written and spoken English
Understands Hausa and Kanuri/Shuwa
Acceptable IT Skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: delightaffectionfoundation@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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