Local Government Areas Coordinator
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Nutrition International is hiring an LGA Coordinator to represent the organization and support planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across three LGAs in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The coordinator will be based at a Primary HealthCare office and work closely with LGA government staff, community stakeholders, and partners to ensure effective service delivery during MNCHW campaigns.
- Field-based role supporting nutrition and child health interventions across Bagudo, Koko-Besse, and Fakai LGAs
- Based at a Primary HealthCare office within one of the assigned LGAs
- Involves coordination with state-level coordinators, government staff, and community stakeholders
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Nutrition International is hiring an LGA Coordinator to represent the organization and support planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across three LGAs in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The coordinator will be based at a Primary HealthCare office and work closely with LGA government staff, community stakeholders, and partners to ensure effective service delivery during MNCHW campaigns.
- Field-based role supporting nutrition and child health interventions across Bagudo, Koko-Besse, and Fakai LGAs
- Based at a Primary HealthCare office within one of the assigned LGAs
- Involves coordination with state-level coordinators, government staff, and community stakeholders
- Responsibilities include planning, supportive supervision, logistics, and documentation of MNCHW campaigns
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The NI LGA coordinator will represent NI and support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across 3 assigned LGAs of Bagudo, Koko-Besse and Fakai. she/he will be based in one of the assigned LGA’s Primary HealthCare office.
This role involves connecting with NI state level coordinators and working in close collaboration with LGA level government staff, community stakeholders, and other partners to ensure effective delivery of services during the MNCHWs.
Specifically, the coordinator will be required to:
MNCHW activities including commodities supply.
Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to relevant structures and teams at LGA level through supportive supervision and mentorship for ensuring effective planning and implementation of
Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure sustained program coverage through adequate and equitable provision of quality services in all targeted areas.
Participate in regular updates and coordination meetings bringing LGA specific updates and flag potential risks for NI programming when necessary.
Ensure visibility of Nutrition International activities at community and LGA level through participation at LGA Nutrition Partners’/LGAs Committee on Food and Nutrition meetings /Technical working group meetings and all other relevant health and nutrition forum at the LGA level
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Planning for MNCHW campaign:
Coordinate with LGA government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to align roles, resources, and messaging.
Support Ward Development Committee (WDC) quarterly meetings for sustainable demand creation process
Support LGA teams in developing detailed workplans and activity timelines for MNCHW.
Monitor community mobilization activities including town announcers, radio jingles, etc.
Facilitate logistics planning, including procurement of materials, training of frontline workers, and community mobilization strategies.
Implementing the MNCHW campaign:
Monitor service delivery points to ensure quality, equity of Child Survival interventions at community and LGA levels.
Provide hands-on guidance and supportive supervision to health workers and volunteers during MNCHW activities.
Documenting Learning- Post Event Coverage Surveys:
Document lessons learned, risks, and best practices to inform LGA-level planning and state-level coordination
Support the rollout of post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis, and reporting ofservice uptake and gaps.
Implementing course correction:
Work with LGA teams and stakeholders to review survey findings and address gaps in service delivery.
Recommend and support changes in implementation strategies to strengthen coverage, quality, and sustainability of MNCHW interventions.
Requirements
- Education:
- At least a Bachelor's Degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing / Midwifery or Public Health from a recognized institution.
- Strong knowledge of local governance structures and community dynamics within the LGA.
- General understanding of maternal, newborn Health and Nutrition, and Child Health landscape in
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government, community leaders, and frontline workers.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
- Must have strong analytical, technical and reporting skills.
- Northern Nigeria with at least 5 years of fieldwork experience Must have updated knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria.
- Language Skills:
- Fluency in English and Hausa is required. Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Kebbi and Sokoto States will be an added advantage.
- Travel Requirements:
- The coordinators must be indigenes and residents in one of the following states: Kebbi and Sokoto.
- All travel required under this assignment will be provided by Nutrition International.
- The coordinators will be required to travel up to 50% of the time within the LGA and out-of-duty station when required.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Instructions
- Candidates are to submit the following:
- A cover letter detailing how applicant fits the profile.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with monthly rate indicated and other foreseen costs included.
- Note
- Nutrition International is committed to gender equality. Applicants are required to indicate how they will ensure that gender equality considerations are included in the provision of technical assistance.
- This position is open to Nigerian nationals and preferably, persons based in the 2 states. Nutrition International is committed to the fundamental principles of equal employment opportunity. Women are encouraged to apply.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- Application Deadline:
- 5th November, 2026.
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