Nutrition Officer at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization responding to humanitarian and development needs across Northeast Nigeria. With active operations across multiple LGAs, FRAD envisions a world where no one is left behind and development is accessible to all. Guided by our mission to build resilience through locally driven solutions, we implement interventions across Nutrition, Protection, Education, Early Recovery, Livelihoods, and Food Security.

Job Details

Job Title: Nutrition Officer
Location: Borno and Yobe States
Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

The Nutrition Officer will oversee the implementation of nutrition activities within project locations. This role involves managing screening, treatment, community engagement, and reporting while providing technical support to field teams to ensure the effective delivery of nutrition services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the nutrition component of the project, including screening, referral, and treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases.

• Conduct regular assessments of nutritional needs and provide timely reports to the Project Manager.

• Supervise Nutrition Assistants, Community Nutrition Mobilizers (CNMs), and health workers.

• Train and mentor field staff and community volunteers on nutrition best practices.

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation across field locations.

• Represent FRAD in coordination and stakeholder meetings.

• Monitor project progress, track impact, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines.

• Engage community members to promote awareness of proper nutrition practices.

• Collaborate with other teams for integrated program delivery.

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on project outcomes and challenges.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong computer and technology skills, with the ability to prepare reports and manage budgets.

• Proficiency in English and Hausa (written and spoken); knowledge of Kanuri is an advantage.

• Understanding of CMAM and MIYCN nutrition approaches.

• Excellent reporting, team leadership, and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong stakeholder and community engagement capabilities.

Salary

• Not specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send:

• A CV and Cover Letter

To: hr.admin@fradfoundation.org
Email Subject: Nutrition Officer

Application Closing Date:

• Not Specified