ZOA’s Programme in Nigeria


ZOA has been working in Borno State in Nigeria since 2016 especially in 10 LGAs in Borno State and 3 LGAs in Yobe State.
We reach out to the internally displaced persons and vulnerable host communities with emergency humanitarian & early recovery assistance to meet their needs.
ZOA Nigeria focuses on Food Security & Livelihoods, WaSH, Education.


Responsibilities


Ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers in target Communities.
Provision of Outreach OTP Services in target communities together with the outreach team.
Ensure quality of IYCF counselling sessions provided individual level and group sessions
Ensure quality cooking food demonstration sessions are conducted in Project supported Communities.
Ensure that community nutrition interventions (MUAC screening and Referral, IYCF (MSGs, food demonstrations) and hygiene promotion are integrated
Build capacity of CNMs/ field Assistants and Mother Leaders by providing on-the-job training on CMAM and IYCF.
Support Project level nutrition assessment/surveys as approved by Donor.
Support quality data collection of activities conducted in the Communities.
Promote increasing awareness of appropriate nutrition behaviours in project communities by ensuring behaviour change materials are visible in FFP supported communities and health facilities.
Ensure quality and timely reporting on all areas of implementation
Liaise closely with the MEAL team so as to understand the project outcomes
Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
Any other additional responsibility as communicated by the supervisor.


Requirements


Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent;
An associate’s Degree in Nutrition, Health, Wellness, or a related field is often preferred.


Identity:


The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.


Behaviour & Attitude:


Flexible and adaptability;
Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitive;
Able to work under pressure and with strict deadlines;
Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.


Special conditions:


Frequent travel to in field locations within the programme area, and to other ZOA programme
locations and stay with project implementation team for further guidance and support.


Salary and other terms of employment

Attaractive and Negotiable.