International Committee of the Red Cross Nutritionist Jobs in Nigeria

International Committee of the Red Cross Nutritionist Jobs in Nigeria

Under the supervision of the Detention Nutritionist, Nutritionist 2 plan, implement, monitor and evaluate nutrition activities in places of detention in the delegation’s Area of Responsibility (AoR) and provides support to the protection team in achieving the nutrition in detention related objectives in line with the Delegation’s strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supports the Detention Nutritionist in the analysis, definition, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition in detention program

Liaises and builds networks with the detaining authorities, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other actors involved in food and nutrition in places of detention in order to facilitate communication and on coordination of activities that are aimed at ensuring more efficient access to food in detention

Contributes to the planning and organization of quarterly nutrition surveys in places of detention including data collection, data entry, analysis, and reporting

Supports the Detention Nutritionist in the preparation of reports on food chain assessment and nutrition programs by places of detention and overall, to be shared with detaining authorities and penitentiary administration staff at local and central level.

Participates in the organization of nutrition in detention workshops/round tables with detaining authorities at central and local level to ensure that measures to improve food chain as well as the nutritional status of detainees are implemented

Participates in the monitoring of stocks and consumption of food and non-food items on a monthly basis and prepares and follows-up on Supply Requests (SRs) for food and non-food items assistance

Contribute in the assessment, analysis and monitoring of the food chain in places of detentions including budget and procurement, food supply/production, food storage, food transformation/preparation, food distribution and food consumption.

Supports the Nutritionist in Detention in the implementation of procedures and tools for an adequate food and nutrition system in different places of detention (i.e. Recommended diet, food procurement, food storage, food preparation, cooking and handling instruction, treatment and management of adult malnutrition);

Mentors prison authorities’ staff in food chain assessment and nutrition survey implementation and

results analysis

Participates in the collection and compilation of weekly nutrition program data and indicators

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Nutritional Science or Public Health, or equivalent work experience

3 to 5 years’ experience in detention, nutrition, or health field

Advanced ability to converse in English and other Nigerian’s local languages (Hausa and Kanuri asset)

Knowledge of detaining authorities or other stakeholders, potential network of interlocutors

Desired profile and Skills

Expert level in computer skills

Skilled in the following competencies: Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy

Communication (ability to express views and ideas), Analysis & Synthesis

Good knowledge of the ICRC mandate, IHL, and of other humanitarian topics

Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment

Readiness to spend 25% of the time in the field

How to Apply

Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Clearly indicate “ABJ202200346 Nutritionist 2 MIU" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:

Qualification(s)

Current location

Languages you speak

Years of relevant experience

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