Nutrition International (NI) is recruiting qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Local Government Areas (LGA) Coordinator to support the implementation of its proposed “VAS for Boosting Child Survival in Northern Nigeria” project.
The project will provide financial and technical support to the Nigerian government in planning and delivering Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) activities, with a focus on increasing access to essential health services for mothers and children and strengthening follow-up and post-campaign support.
Position
Local Government Areas Coordinator
Organisation
Nutrition International (NI)
Location
Nigeria – Katsina and Jigawa States
Reports To
Senior Program Officer, Child Survival
Employment Type
Full-time
Key Responsibilities
The LGA Coordinator will represent Nutrition International and support the planning, implementation and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across 1–3 assigned LGAs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support LGA teams in developing detailed MNCHW workplans and activity timelines.
- Coordinate with government counterparts, partners and stakeholders to align roles, resources and messaging.
- Provide hands-on technical support, supportive supervision and mentorship to LGA teams and frontline health workers.
- Support logistics planning, frontline worker training and community mobilization activities.
- Monitor service delivery points to ensure quality, equitable and effective delivery of child survival interventions.
- Participate in LGA coordination meetings, nutrition partners’ meetings, technical working groups and other relevant forums.
- Support Ward Development Committee (WDC) meetings and sustainable community demand-creation activities.
- Monitor community mobilization activities, including town announcers and radio jingles.
- Support post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Document lessons learned, implementation risks, best practices and service delivery gaps.
- Work with LGA teams and stakeholders to implement corrective measures based on survey findings.
- Provide regular LGA-level updates and flag potential risks affecting programme implementation.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing/Midwifery, Public Health or a related field from a recognized institution.
- At least 5 years of fieldwork experience with a good understanding of maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition programmes in Northern Nigeria.
- Updated knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria.
- Strong analytical, technical and reporting skills.
- Strong knowledge of local government structures and community dynamics within the relevant LGA.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government officials, community leaders, frontline health workers and other stakeholders.
Language Requirements
- Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
- Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Katsina or Jigawa State will be an added advantage.
Location & Residency Requirement
Applicants MUST be indigenes and residents of either Katsina or Jigawa State.
The LGA Coordinator will be based in one of the assigned LGA Primary Health Care offices and may be required to travel up to 50% of the time within the LGA and outside the duty station when necessary.
All official travel required under the assignment will be provided by Nutrition International.
Available Locations
Jigawa State
Applicants should select only ONE cluster where their preferred LGA falls under:
| Cluster | LGAs |
|---|---|
| Cluster 1 | Hadejia, Mallam Madori, Kaugama |
| Cluster 2 | Birniwa, Guri, Kirikasamma |
| Cluster 3 | Kafin Hausa, Auyo |
| Cluster 4 | Miga, Gagarawa, Taura |
| Cluster 5 | Dutse, Jahun, Kiyawa |
| Cluster 6 | Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Buji |
| Cluster 7 | Gumel, Maigatari, Sule Tankarkar |
| Cluster 8 | Ringim, Garki, Babura |
| Cluster 9 | Kazaure, Roni, Gwiwa, Yankwashi |
Katsina State
Applicants should select only ONE LGA or cluster based on their indigene/resident status:
- Batagarawa
- Batsari
- Dandume
- Danmusa
- Dutsinma
- Faskari
- Jibia
- Kankia
- Kankara
- Kurfi
- Matazu
- Musawa
- Safana
- Sabuwa
- Cluster 1: Daura, Maiadua, Zango
- Cluster 2: Mashi, Dutsi, Ingawa
- Cluster 3: Bindawa, Kaita, Mani
- Cluster 4: Kusada, Rimi, Charanchi
- Cluster 5: Katsina, Kafur, Malumfashi
- Cluster 6: Danja, Bakori, Funtua
- Cluster 7: Sandamu, Baure
Gender Equality
Nutrition International is committed to gender equality. Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how they will ensure that gender equality considerations are incorporated into the provision of technical assistance.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following:
- An up-to-date CV, indicating their monthly rate and any other anticipated/foreseen costs.
- A cover letter explaining how they meet the requirements of the position.
- The cover letter must clearly state the specific LGA or cluster being applied for.
- Applicants may apply for ONLY ONE location. Applying for multiple locations will result in automatic disqualification.
Application Email: Bidsnigeria@nutritionintl.org
Application Deadline: 30 August 2026, before close of business.
Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Important: Applicants must be indigenes and residents of the location selected at the time of application.