Nutrition Officer

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Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is hiring a Nutrition Officer in Abuja, Nigeria, for a donor-funded project strengthening nutrition programming. The role supports nutrition-specific and sensitive interventions, capacity building for health workers, and community-level screening across the Federal Capital Territory.

• NGO role with Jhpiego/Johns Hopkins University in Abuja
• Focus on maternal, infant and young child nutrition interventions
• Supports capacity building for health workers and nutrition focal persons
• Involves community-level nutrition screening and programme monitoring

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Nutrition Officer at Jhpiego - John Hopkins University ⏲ Jul 30, 2026, 2:06 PM ⋕ 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."What are we aiming at?” That’s the question our first president, Daniel Coit Gilman, asked at his inauguration in 1876. What is this place all about, exactly? His answer: "The encouragement of research . . . and the advancement of individual scholars, who by their excellence will advance the sciences they pursue, and the society where hey dwell.” Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand-that success in one depends on success in the other-and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. After 140 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, and their colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that revolutionized higher education: in America. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Nutrition Officer Job ID: 2026-7987 Location: Abuja Job Summary This activity will support the donor’s effort to strengthen the enabling environment for innovation, commitment, capacity strengthening, coordination, 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. 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. 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. collaboration, and support for multi-sectoral nutrition policies and programs. 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. 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). 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. 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. Support the state to plan for special events like World Breastfeeding (WBF) Week, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, etc. Ensure effective integration of nutrition interventions within primary healthcare services. Support commodity management and adherence to national nutrition protocols. 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. Support capacity-building activities for field-level nutrition staff including on-the-job training, mentoring, and supportive supervision. Complement and strengthen the efforts of the three SQI Officers by providing specialized nutrition expertise. 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. Enhance nutrition data quality, analysis, reporting, and utilization in collaboration with the SI team. Participate in nutrition assessments planned in the catchment area. Participate in the Nutrition Technical Working Group (TWG) and other LGA and State level meetings as appropriate. Provide dedicated technical support for IMAM, MIYCN, and Micronutrient Supplementation activities. 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. 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. 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. Strengthen supportive supervision, mentoring, and capacity building of healthcare workers and sustain quality nutrition service provision. Support the successful establishment and operationalization of 20 OTP sites in the FCT. Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results. Required Qualifications Proven experience: in community engagement, development, or social work. Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment. Minimum of (5) years experience: in nutrition and/or food security and livelihood programming or related sectors Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships, facilitating meetings and effectively participating in technical working groups. Demonstrated experience: in implementing nutrition programs and initiatives. Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact. 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. 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. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities: effectively. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary. Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community. 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