Nutrition Assistant

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. We are actively involved in the food security, livelihood and education projects, as well as government-led NGO coordination committee platform. Our local presence, capacity, experience, relationships, understanding of local culture and context are all major factors that enable us deliver humanitarian response. We are guided by humanitarian principles and our working philosophy with partners includes commitment to transparency, accountability, shared goals, honesty and trust. We keep a fast paced environment where self-motivated and independent Individuals who are looking to constantly develop themselves thrive well. We pride ourselves in working at hard to reach communities while maintaining keen focus on culture and management structures that support excellent interaction with partners and stakeholders. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Assistant

Location: Zamfara

Reports to: Nutrition Officer About the Project This project aims to enhance the resilience of the most vulnerable communities in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria by delivering integrated, multi-sectoral lifesaving services. Special attention is given to the needs of women, children, and persons with disabilities. Job Purpose The Nutrition Assistant will support the implementation of nutrition interventions aimed at reducing malnutrition in vulnerable communities. This includes assisting with community screenings, referrals, awareness-raising, and follow-up of malnourished individuals, particularly children under five and pregnant/lactating women. The role also supports data collection, community engagement, and capacity-building activities to improve the overall nutritional status of target populations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings and other assessments to identify malnourished children and women. Refer identified cases of acute malnutrition to appropriate health/nutrition facilities or treatment centers. Follow up on referred cases to ensure they receive appropriate care and track recovery. Conduct community sensitization sessions on key nutrition topics such as Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), maternal nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention. Support behavior change communication (BCC) activities to promote healthy eating practices and food utilization. Engage with community leaders and volunteers to raise awareness of available nutrition services. Assist in the organization and distribution of nutrition supplements (e.g., Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food - RUTF, micronutrients). Support the implementation of targeted supplementary feeding programs (TSFP) or blanket supplementary feeding programs (BSFP), as needed. Monitor and report on the use of distributed items and adherence to nutrition protocols. Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries screened, referred to, and followed up with. Assist in data collection and entry for nutrition program monitoring and evaluation. Provide timely updates and reports to the Nutrition Officer or supervisor on field activities, challenges, and successes. Support the training and supervision of community health workers (CHWs) and volunteers involved in nutrition activities. Participate in coordination meetings with health and nutrition partners at the community level. Promote integration of nutrition with other programs such as WASH, food security, and health.