Nutrition Volunteer
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Save the Slum Initiative is recruiting a Nutrition Volunteer for a six-month unpaid placement based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with field visits to communities and IDP camps. The volunteer will support infant and young child feeding sensitization, community nutrition screenings using MUAC, referrals to OTP/TSFP sites, and accurate record-keeping under the Nutrition Officer.
- Unpaid volunteer role with possible extension after six months
- Based in Maiduguri, Borno with community and IDP camp field visits
- Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply
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Save the Slum Initiative is recruiting a Nutrition Volunteer for a six-month unpaid placement based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with field visits to communities and IDP camps. The volunteer will support infant and young child feeding sensitization, community nutrition screenings using MUAC, referrals to OTP/TSFP sites, and accurate record-keeping under the Nutrition Officer.
- Unpaid volunteer role with possible extension after six months
- Based in Maiduguri, Borno with community and IDP camp field visits
- Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply
- Requires fluency in English; Hausa and/or Kanuri also required
- Reports directly to the Nutrition Officer
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Nutrition Volunteer at Save the Slum Initiative
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Oct 28, 2026, 9:01 AM
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Save the Slum Initiative is a non-governmental organization with registration CAC/IT/NO 139240, STSI was founded in 2016 and is committed to responding to current needs to improve the life of people living in slums and local communities across Nigeria. STSI envisions improving the living standards of vulnerable persons and communities and our overall aim is to work with urban poor to bring about long-term and sustainable transformation to their quality of life and to also provide better community-based healthcare and empowerment education and environmental improvement to all communities that will serve.
We intervene in various sectors like WASH, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Health, and Livelihood of humanitarian sectors and community development projects. Since its inception in 2016, STSI have implemented in over 16 States in Nigeria and other African States.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Nutrition Volunteer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno (with field visits to communities and IDP camps)
Employment Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Duration: Six (6) months with possibility of extension
Reports to: Nutrition Officer
Key responsibilities
- Conduct sensitization on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and dietary diversity.
- Support community nutrition screening using MUAC for children under five and pregnant and lactating women.
- Support referral and follow-up of malnourished children to OTP/TSFP sites.
- Keep accurate screening and referral records.
Qualifications
- OND / HND / B.Sc Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health or a related field.
- General Requirements:
- Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply. Previous volunteer or field experience is an added advantage.
- Must be a resident of Borno State.
- Fluency in English; ability to speak Hausa and/or Kanuri is required for WASH, Protection and Nutrition roles.
- Willingness to work in communities and IDP camps when required.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and email).
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team.
- Understanding of humanitarian principles is an advantage.
- Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity:
- STSI is an equal opportunity organization. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- STSI is committed to safeguarding the people we work with and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Selected candidates will be expected to sign and abide by STSI's Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy, and reference checks will be carried out.
- Fraud Notice:
- STSI does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, training or placement). Anyone requesting payment in STSI's name should be reported to
- [email protected]
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- What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in vulnerable communities.
- Hands-on experience in humanitarian and development programming.
- On-the-job training, mentoring and capacity building.
- These are unpaid volunteer positions.
- A stipend may be considered when funded projects become available.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidiates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Note
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Applicants will be asked to upload a CV (maximum 2 pages) and provide contact details of at least one referee.
- Application Deadline:
- 19th November, 2026.
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- Maiduguri