Nutrition Program Officer

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. REPORTS TO: State Teal Lead LOCATION: Katsina Nigeria Purpose / Scope of Work:  The success of this nutrition project depends largely on timely implementation of achievements and achievement of set targets. Hence, the objective of the Program Officer position is to provide technical support leadership in the roll-out of the project planned activities in the state which include program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices.  Management and Functional Relationships:  Under the supervision of the State Team Lead, and technical leadership from the Program Manager, the Program Officer will develop and manage program interventions, supervise the Program Associate and provide mentorship to the program interns.  Job Responsibilities: The Program Officer will Lead the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in the state. Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, support the supplementation of pregnant women with multiple micronutrient supplementation as well participation in planned nutrition surveys and assessments. The Program Associate will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods.  Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing a detail implementation plan and track activity progress in collaboration with M&E associate. 

• Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring they are in accordance with the agreed work plan and global best practice.

• Lead capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training and supportive supervision.

• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

• Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women.

• Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities.

• Participate in nutrition assessments and surveys plann...