Nutrition Officer

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Jhpiego Nigeria, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is hiring a Nutrition Officer based in Abuja to support a multi-sectoral nutrition project. The role involves implementing nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions, building capacity for health workers and food systems actors, and overseeing community-level nutrition screening and reporting in the Federal Capital Territory.

• NGO role with a global health affiliate of Johns Hopkins University
• Based in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
• Focus on maternal, infant and young child nutrition interventions
• Involves field monitoring, capacity building and data reporting
• Supports multi-sectoral nutrition programming and policy strengthening

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Nutrition Officer at Jhpiego Nigeria ⏲ Aug 7, 2026, 4:04 AM ⋕ View all NGO & Humanitarian / Nonprofit Organizations jobs Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Nutrition Officer Job ID: 2026-7987 Location: Abuja Job Summary The project’s multi-sectoral approach draws on global nutrition experience: to design, implement, and evaluate programs that address the root causes of malnutrition. Committed to using a systems approach, the project strives to sustain positive outcomes by building local capacity and strengthening the enabling environment to save lives, improve health and build resilience. The overall purpose of the project in Nigeria is to provide technical support, implement innovative nutrition-specific and sensitive life-saving interventions, and generate evidence to enhance nutrition programming toward achieving the overall goal of improving nutrition indices for women of reproductive age, young children and newborns. This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs. We are seeking candidates for an upcoming project that implements and provides technical support to nutrition interventions across different health systems and disciplines in addition to communities. Scope of the Position The Nutrition Officer will also support capacity building for health workers, Nutrition Focal Persons, and food systems actors to enhance the production and consumption of safe, diverse and nutritious foods. Activities will include the promotion / supporting adoption of recommended Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices, IMAM, Outpatient Treatment Programme (OTP) sites and Homestead Food Production (HFP), monitoring and supervision of community-level nutrition screening including the rollout of Mother Led Middle Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) approach, multiple micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women as well participation in planned nutrition assessments. The Nutrition Officer will oversee the daily implementation of both nutrition-sensitive and specific life-saving interventions that contribute to the prevention, detection, and management of malnutrition in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Responsibilities: Regularly monitor and ensure that the nutrition team in the field has the necessary tools (i.e., data collection tools, job aids, IEC materials, etc.) and supplies required for quality implementation of planned nutrition activities. Responsible for monitoring and supervision of the day-to-day implementation of nutrition and related activities and ensuring it is in accordance with the agreed work plan. Enhance nutrition data quality, analysis, reporting, and utilization in collaboration with the SI team. Ensure effective integration of nutrition interventions within primary healthcare services. Ensure timely submission of quality weekly and monthly nutrition activity reports. Participate in periodic program monitoring and evaluation activities including baselines, end lines, midterm reviews, lesson learning exercises, and compilation of success stories. Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) and other LGA and State level meetings as appropriate. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results. Support the state to plan for special events like World Breastfeeding (WBF) Week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, etc. Responsible for developing a detailed nutrition implementation plan and tracking activity progress in collaboration with the M&E team. Perform any other duty as required. Supervise activities aimed at promoting appropriate Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Practices and Homestead Food Production (HFP) to improve household dietary diversity and multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women. Support commodity management and adherence to national nutrition protocols. Complement and strengthen the efforts of the three SQI Officers by providing specialized nutrition expertise. Support the successful establishment and operationalization of 20 OTP sites in the FCT. Participate in nutrition assessments planned in the catchment area. Provide dedicated technical support for IMAM, MIYCN, and Micronutrient Supplementation activities. Draft monthly and quarterly financial need forecasts in line with the detailed project activity plan/Monthly activity plans and send them to the State Team Lead. Strengthen supportive supervision, mentoring, and capacity building of healthcare workers and sustain quality nutrition service provision. Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training, mentoring, and supportive supervision. Required Qualifications Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships, facilitating meetings and effectively participating in technical working groups. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community. Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment. Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members. Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Food Security, Agriculture or other related fields; a relevant master’s Degree is a plus. Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks. Minimum of (5) years experience: in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sectors Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary. Proven experience: in community engagement, development, or social work. Demonstrated experience: in implementing nutrition programs and initiatives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes. Strong understanding of community dynamics, needs assessment, and program development. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities: effectively. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja Nutrition Officer job vacancies in Nigeria