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Nutrition Officer

Malteser International·Katsina, Nigeria·Full Time·Volunteer
Operationsentry-levelFull TimeVolunteer
-Closes Nov 11, 2026

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work.In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas,Asia, Europeand the Middle East, we support people in need–regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach ,food nutrition,security and livelihood.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Nutrition Officer Location: Katsina Employment Type: Full-time

Description

Technical Support and Nutrition Service Delivery: Support quality nutrition services, including IMAM, SAM/MAM management, MIYCN, community screening, referrals, and monitoring of nutrition supplies in line with approved guidelines.

Capacity Building and Supportive Supervision: Train, coach, and mentor health workers and community personnel; conduct facility supervision, assess service quality, and follow up on corrective actions.

Nutrition Monitoring, Reporting and Data Management: Collect, validate, analyse, and report nutrition data, track key indicators, maintain accurate records, and update DHIS2 and 5W/4W mapping.

Community Engagement and Nutrition Promotion: Support community screening, referrals, defaulter tracing, nutrition awareness, breastfeeding and complementary feeding promotion, and community feedback mechanisms.

Coordination and Partnership: Collaborate with the Ministry of Health, health facilities, local authorities, implementing partners, and internal teams to coordinate and strengthen nutrition interventions.

Accountability, Safeguarding and Compliance: Ensure accessible and accountable nutrition services, protect beneficiary confidentiality and dignity, uphold safeguarding and PSEAH standards, and comply with organizational and donor requirements.

Planning, Documentation and Programme Support: Prepare activity plans, supervision schedules, field visit reports, monthly reports, and other required documentation, while supporting programme continuity and the transition of services to government structures and partners.

Requirements

Degree in Nutrition, Registered Nurse/Midwife or B. Sc. Nursing/Midwife, Public, or any other relevant health related field.

Familiarity with Sphere and Nutrition Cluster standards.

Strong understanding of gender, protection, and inclusion in humanitarian work.

Experience working with NGOs in emergency response settings is desirable.

Strong written and spoken English required, Hausa and/or local language skills are an asset.

Ability to travel frequently to remote areas and work under emergency conditions.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Willingness to travel frequently to remote field locations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Health Workers and Community Volunteers.

What we offer

Start Date: November 2026

Duty Station: Katsina

Duration of contract: November 2026 - March 2027

Salary according to Malteser international salary grade

Other benefits: Group Life Insurance premium, Health insurance Package (Single/family Plan), 13th Month pay.Annual Leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable.

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At a glance

Company

Malteser International

Location

Katsina, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Volunteer

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 11, 2026

Created

November 2, 2026

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