Nutrition Assistant

About this role

Nutrition Assistant role based in Maiduguri, Borno, supporting nutrition activities under the supervision of the Nutrition Officer and programme team for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations. It involves field work, community outreach, nutrition screening, education, referrals and data/documentation in a humanitarian setting.

What you would do

• Support delivery of nutrition activities at community and facility levels
• Assist with nutrition screening using approved tools
• Support referrals and follow-up for beneficiaries
• Promote community mobilisation and nutrition education
• Distribute approved information, education and communication materials
• Maintain records and assist with data collection and reporting

What they are asking for

• Experience or willingness to work in field settings within a humanitarian programme (preferably in nutrition)
• Ability to follow approved workplans and procedures
• Basic awareness of nutrition and health education concepts
• Strong communication and community engagement skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Commitment to safeguarding, protection and ethical conduct in humanitarian work

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