Nutrition Officer At Sorasun Foundation (SRF)

SORASUN FOUNDATION: (SRF) is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) founded in 2020, none-bias, non-political, non-profit making, charitable based organization designed to render humanitarian programs in all ramification of life, as well as support and protect the most vulnerable who are victims of violence, exploitation and liberate them to live purposeful lives despite the challenges. We treat equally without any discrimination.

Job Title:  Nutrition Officer

Section: Nutrition

Duration: 6 Months

Duty Station: Adamawa state (Madagali)

Reports to:  Nutrition Coordinator

Start Date: IMMEDIATELY

Purpose of Assignment:

The Nutrition Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring nutrition nterventions aimed at improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations. This includes supporting nutrition assessments, managing community-based nutrition programs, training staff and volunteers, and coordinating with health and food security teams to ensure integrated service delivery. The role also involves promoting behavior change through nutrition education and ensuring compliance with national and international nutrition standards.

Major duties and responsibilities:

•          Conduct nutrition assessments and contribute to the design of appropriate interventions.

•          Implement and monitor nutrition programs such as CMAM, IYCF, and micronutrient supplementation.

•          Train and supervise community health workers and volunteers on nutrition practices.

•          Collaborate with health, WASH, and food security teams to ensure integrated programming.

•          Support nutrition education and behavior change communication activities.

•          Monitor program performance and prepare regular reports for internal and donor use.

•          Ensure adherence to national guidelines and international standards (e.g., Sphere, WHO).

•          Participate in coordination meetings and represent the organization in nutrition-related forums.

Policy Adherence

• Actively promote Child Safe Guarding standards within First Step Action for Children Initiative and among the children we serve
• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within First Step Action for Children Initiative and among beneficiaries
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect humanitarian law at all times.
• Adhere to the Adamawa state Health Crae Development Agency Code of Conduct, for health at all times.
• Adhere to the national protocols at all times
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect humanitarian law at all times
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of SORASUN and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and SORASUN policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES (indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)

EDUCATION & OTHER SKILL: B.SC in Nutrition, Food Science or other relevant disciplines.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Four years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project/program. Professional work experience in a project/program management function or a technical expert capacity in health or Nutrition care

•          Background/familiarity with Emergency.

•          Excellent communications skills, both oral and written

•          Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations

•          Strong writing and presentation skills

•          Proven capabilities in leadership required

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station will be an asset.

Closing date:9th November 2025.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.