JOB PURPOSE

• Nutrition Assistants supports direct implementation of activities – SFP, NFIs distribution and manage the activities of Lead Mothers, CNMs/SBCC/ Tombrown facilitators including active case finding and referrals, community based IYCF activities (peer mother/father support group meetings) home visits, supportive supervision for CHEWS, CNMs and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support early detection of all forms of malnutrition among children 6-59 months in the targeted locations.
• Refer malnourished children to the appropriate nutrition program within the targeted locations.
• Ensure MAM children are served in a dignified and appropriate manner.
• Support the distribution of nutritional NFIs, supplements, food packages, or other program resources to beneficiaries.
• Collect anthropometric measurements, dietary intake data, and other relevant information from program participants.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of program participants, services provided, and outcomes achieved.
• Provide basic nutrition education and counselling to program participants on topics such as healthy eating, food choices, and meal planning.
• Assist in conducting individual or group nutrition sessions to address specific dietary concerns or health goals.
• Support clients in accessing nutrition-related resources, services, and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with team members, including Nutritionists, Dietitians, Health Educators, and Community Health Workers, to ensure the effective delivery of nutrition services.
• Communicate with program participants, caregivers, and community members to promote engagement and participation in nutrition programs.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills related to nutrition and public health.
• Work with the nutrition Officer to deliver SBCC to improve women and men\’s nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices and promote healthy diets.
• Work with the nutrition Officer to empower families and communities to improve their nutrition using locally available foods.
• Work with the nutrition Officer to support in Strengthening the capacities of the community and local stakeholders in the management of integrated programs.
• Work with the nutrition Officer to implement other tasks as might be required with relation to the INTERSOS Country Program in Nigeria.
• Any other task assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years’ professional experience as Nutrition Assistant.
• Prior experience in an INGO is required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English (Mandatory)
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Respect and adherence to protection principles
• Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.