Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work.In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas,Asia, Europeand the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Nutrition Officer
Location; Katsina state
Responsibilities:
- Technical Support and Nutrition Service Delivery: Support quality nutrition services, including IMAM, SAM/MAM management, MIYCN, community screening, referrals, and monitoring of nutrition supplies in line with approved guidelines.
- Capacity Building and Supportive Supervision: Train, coach, and mentor health workers and community personnel; conduct facility supervision, assess service quality, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Nutrition Monitoring, Reporting and Data Management: Collect, validate, analyse, and report nutrition data, track key indicators, maintain accurate records, and update DHIS2 and 5W/4W mapping.
- Community Engagement and Nutrition Promotion: Support community screening, referrals, defaulter tracing, nutrition awareness, breastfeeding and complementary feeding promotion, and community feedback mechanisms.
- Coordination and Partnership: Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, health facilities, local authorities, implementing partners, and internal teams to coordinate and strengthen nutrition interventions.
- Accountability, Safeguarding and Compliance: Ensure accessible and accountable nutrition services, protect beneficiary confidentiality and dignity, uphold safeguarding and PSEAH standards, and comply with organizational and donor requirements.
- Planning, Documentation and Programme Support: Prepare activity plans, supervision schedules, field visit reports, monthly reports, and other required documentation, while supporting programme continuity and the transition of services to government structures and partners.
Qualifications
- Provide technical support for nutrition interventions in health facilities and communities.
Implement IMAM, MIYCN, community-based screening, referral, and management of acute malnutrition. - Build the capacity of health workers and community volunteers through training and supportive supervision.
- Monitor the availability and proper use of essential nutrition commodities.
Ensure accurate, timely reporting and monitoring of nutrition indicators and programme activities. - Coordinate with the Ministry of Health, LGA health authorities, community structures, and implementing partners.
- Ensure compliance with national nutrition guidelines, WHO protocols, Sphere standards, and gender, protection, and inclusion principles while supporting quality service delivery in emergency settings.
What we offer:
- Start Date: November 2026
- Duty Station: Katsina
- Duration of contract: November 2026 – March 2027
- Salary according to Malteser international salary grade
- Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay. Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave – applicable.
Application Deadline:11, November 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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