Nutritionist II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Delegate, the Nutritionist II supports nutrition activities across all program areas. You will work on assessments, planning, and implementation of Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Family MUAC, and Supplementary Feeding Programs. You will also contribute to evaluating the nutritional situation within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) and represent the ICRC in nutrition forums while collaborating with relevant departments and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement EcoSec assessments incorporating nutrition components
• Identify causes of malnutrition and use this knowledge to inform programming and response design
• Evaluate and monitor the nutrition situation, alert leadership when required, and participate in immediate response to critical situations
• Incorporate nutrition considerations into economic security programmes by facilitating, designing, and implementing strategies to improve household nutritional status
• Participate in preventing and treating acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies according to ICRC standards
• Evaluate the impact of nutrition and economic security interventions on population environment and livelihoods, and adapt programmes accordingly
• Review and adapt nutrition inputs and interventions in emergency and recovery responses
• Collect information and conduct assessments on field situations
• Build capacity of the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community volunteer nutrition teams through training and supervision
• Maintain awareness of socio-political situations and livelihood conditions in the assignment area
• Advise the Delegate on nutrition-related policy, economic, and programmatic matters