Nutrition Field Assistant At Green Concern for Development

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) is a national humanitarian and development organization with over 10 years of development interventions and humanitarian response in Nigeria. We have partnered with several INGOs and NGOs in implementing people’s centered project.

We envisage rural communities in Nigeria that are environmentally conscious, where poverty is eradicated, and social rights upheld. We work with the poor and socially excluded people, and government for the promotion of environment and human rights protection in communities that are in Nigeria, aimed at poverty reduction through education, information sharing, research, training and direct impact intervention.

Job Title: Nutrition Field Assistant
Location: Nganzai LGA, Borno State
Reports To: Nutrition Project Officer
Contract Duration: 6 months
Position Type: Full-time
Application Opening Date: 8^th August 2025
Application Closing Date: 12^th August 2025

Job Purpose:

The Nutrition Field Assistant will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-based nutrition activities within the targeted communities in Nganzai LGA. The role focuses on identifying malnutrition cases, promoting improved nutrition practices, and strengthening community-level health systems in collaboration with local stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct community-level screening for acute malnutrition using Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tapes and refer identified cases for appropriate treatment.
• Facilitate and coordinate monthly support group meetings for caregivers, with a focus on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
• Organize and conduct quarterly food cooking demonstrations using locally available and affordable foods to promote improved dietary diversity.
• Build and maintain relationships with local leaders, and coordinate quarterly community feedback sessions to ensure community engagement and ownership of the nutrition interventions.
• Monitor and track the distribution and intake of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and ensure proper use and follow-up at household level.
• Participate in data collection, reporting, and documentation of activities in accordance with project indicators and donor requirements.
• Support community mobilization and sensitization campaigns around key nutrition and health themes.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the Nutrition Project Officer on field activities, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in a culturally sensitive, gender-sensitive, and participatory manner.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or
• Diploma in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in community-based nutrition programs, preferably with an NGO or in humanitarian settings.
• Strong knowledge of malnutrition prevention, treatment protocols, and nutrition promotion strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) in English and preferably local languages (e.g., Kanuri or Hausa).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and sometimes insecure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with local authorities, community leaders, and health workers.
• Basic proficiency in using smartphones or tablets for digital data collection and reporting is an added advantage.

Application Process:

Interested and qualified candidates should apply here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM8GcZ6GjycEbEZU2aXH21tMpTfsIStm3EY0H-ohNdqftgTg/viewform?usp=header

Download GREENCODE competency form here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qlpw5iwqFJoV5gn3Pkd793-0GR7742to/edit?tab=t.0 and send via email to [email protected] and copy [email protected].

Note: applying using the google form without sending in the competency form will not be considered. GREENCODE is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities. All staff are expected to adhere to our safeguarding, anti-exploitation, and code of conduct policies.