Plan International Nutrition Assistant Jobs 2021

Plan International Nutrition Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Plan International Nigeria programme looking for “Nutrition Assistant”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 14th August 2021.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation which works in 71 countries across the world, in Africa, the Americas, and Asia to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Plan International is one of the world’s largest organisations working for children’s rights and gender equality. In 2016, Plan International reached 17.1 million girls and 15.5 million boys through its programming.

Plan International Nutrition Assistant Jobs 2021

The Plan International has published a job vacancy announcement on 05 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutrition Assistant to be based in Borno, Nigeria.

Recruiter	Plan International
Position	Nutrition Assistant
Location	Borno, Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Total Vacant Post	N/A
Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree
Experience Required	at least 2 years
Application Deadline	14th August 2021

Plan International Job Vacancy 2021

Job Purpose: Nutrition assistant is responsible to ensure that the BSFP activities is functioning properly, providing quality care to all targeted beneficiaries, respecting protocols and principles of good practice.

Accountabilities:

Work with LGA officials to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreements signed by all partner bodies
Ensure the collection of all relevant background information on the area has been amassed prior to project implementation
Complete order forms for logistics for both materials and estimated medicine & food requirements for each site in advance, and confirm transport schedule
Conduct screening in targeted areas to collect total beneficiary figures and confirm/amend log’s requests as necessary.
Schedule the distribution plan with the LGA and Wards administrative and health officials
Work with the community mobilizers, ensure engagement of community leaders, key community figures, community groups and traditional healers / TBAs.
Work with community mobilizers to improve their ability to recognize signs of malnutrition, provide appropriate education to beneficiaries to help prevent Micro Nutrient deficiency, on Optimal IYCF and refer individuals as appropriate
Teach community mobilizers how to disseminate key education messages within their communities and propagate messaging through other community channels

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a discipline such as Human Nutrition, food science, Nursing, public health or any other discipline relevant to development.
Previous experience in a related position for at least 2 years, including managing BSFP & Nutrition projects.
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values and principles.
Applicants from Borno State are encouraged to apply

Desirable:

Managing UNWFP-funded projects is preferable.
Experience in working “In-kind Distributions” projects is preferable.
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities

Other Details

Contract Type: Full Time
Selection Process: Interview
Salary: negotiable
Application Process: Online

How to Apply Plan International Nutrition Assistant Jobs 2021

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to this link Click Here

The Closing Date: 14th August 2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Particulars	Details Link
Job Advertisement	Download
Official Website	plan-international.org
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