Program Officer (Nutrition)

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: Program Officer (Nutrition)

Location: Gusau, Zamfara State, with field travel to Bungudu

Reports to: Program Officer About the Project This project aims to strengthen 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 Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of FINDEF's community-based nutrition activities in Bungudu LGA. The role, among others, directs Community Nutrition Mobilizer (CNM) screening, referral, follow-up, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling within the catchment area of the Bungudu Stabilisation Centre run by PUI.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and supervise the recruitment, training, and daily work of CNMs conducting MUAC screening of children aged 6–59 months in pre-selected communities. Ensure CNMs obtain informed consent from caregivers and apply MUAC and oedema screening procedures correctly. Oversee the referral of screened cases: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications to the PUI Stabilisation Centre, SAM without complications to the nearest Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) site, and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) to Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme points. Coordinate follow-up of discharged children and tracing of defaulters from the Stabilisation Centre and partner OTPs. Deliver and supervise community and facility-based IYCF counselling for pregnant and lactating women, covering early and exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding, feeding of a sick child, weaning, personal and home hygiene, child spacing, and family planning. Supervise the distribution of WASH-in-Nutrition kits to caregivers of SAM children on admission at the Stabilisation Centre, with demonstrations on correct use. Track progress against the screening and counselling targets and submit accurate activity data to the MEAL team. Coordinate with PUI technical staff, the ZSPHCB, SMoH, and community structures on nutrition activities.