Nutrition Officer at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

About the Role

Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Nutrition Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Nutrition component of the project, including overseeing screening and referral, administering treatment to SAM children with medical complications, and Tom Brown production
• Conduct regular assessments of nutritional needs within field locations and report findings to the project manager
• Take lead of project implementation with high supervision skills across field locations
• Provide technical support and coaching to Nutrition Assistants, CNMs, and Health workers on nutrition best practices
• Represent FRAD in stakeholders' engagement meetings, sharing fully in FRAD mission and vision
• Work with Nutrition assistants and supervise day-to-day activities
• Provide training to community volunteers (CNMs and Health workers) on nutrition practices
• Monitor and track progress and impact of nutrition interventions in all field locations
• Coordinate with other actors (NGOs) in state and LGA for coordination meetings
• Engage with community members to raise awareness about proper nutrition and its importance
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines
• Prepare regular weekly and monthly reports on the progress and challenges of nutrition programs
• Provide updates to stakeholders for better communication
• Represent FRAD foundation in implementation sites and provide support to the most vulnerable
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to ensure integrated programming
• Ensure compliance with FRAD policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements

Required Experience and Technical Competencies

• Excellent computer skills and technical proficiency
• Ability to prepare reports and manage budgets
• Proficiency in English and Hausa (written and spoken); Kanuri is an added advantage
• Knowledge of CMAM and MIYCN components
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong team management abilities