Nutrition Program / M&E Intern at Helen Keller International

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to support nutrition program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation activities across communities in Lagos.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in remote locations and communities, supervising bi-annual Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHW) activities
• Support the state program team in conducting training for health workers, independent monitors, and enumerators
• Assist with implementation of key activities including supervision of pre-implementation activities, monitoring of health workers, ward-level trainings, and MNCHW campaign coordination
• Support quality data collection by assisting facility health workers during data entry into call-in systems
• Participate in MNCHW commodities distribution from the state medical store to health facilities, ensuring adherence to distribution plans
• Conduct data quality assessments including spot checks, data validation, and supervisor coverage surveys
• Collaborate with contracted independent monitors and enumerators on documentation filing and archiving (both digital and physical records, including ODK supervision checklists)
• Support development of case studies and success stories from program implementation
• Recognize learning opportunities and take initiative to participate in activities according to the implementation plan
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health, or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional and respectful demeanor
• Willingness to work with sensitivity and kindness in community settings

Preferred Experience

• Experience in nutrition and community-based programming

Key Competencies

• Adherence to organizational policies and procedures
• Professionalism in conduct and representation of the organization
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Commitment to data quality and accuracy