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Nutrition Volunteer
About this role
The role is a six-month volunteer position in nutrition under Save The Slum Initiative, based in Borno. It targets individuals willing to work in communities and IDP camps, with a focus on supporting nutrition screening and community sensitisation. The organisation operates as a nonprofit focused on slum development and humanitarian programming, offering unpaid volunteer roles with potential stipends if funded projects arise. The position reports to the Nutrition Officer and involves handling screening, referrals, and record-keeping related to malnutrition. Eligible volunteers may come from various related fields and are encouraged to apply regardless of formal experience, including fresh graduates and NYSC members.
What you would do
- Assist with community nutrition screening using MUAC for children under five and pregnant and lactating women
- Conduct sensitisation on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and dietary diversity
- Support referral and follow-up of malnourished children to OTP/TSFP sites
- Maintain accurate screening and referral records
- Collaborate with team to implement nutrition-related activities in communities and IDP camps as required
What they are asking for
- OND/HND/BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health or a related field
- Resident of Borno State
- Fluency in English; Hausa and/or Kanuri spoken for WASH, Protection and Nutrition roles
- Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email)
- Willingness to work in communities and IDP camps when required
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Understanding of humanitarian principles is an advantage
- Fresh graduates and NYSC members encouraged to apply
- Previous volunteer or field experience is an added advantage
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