CARE INITIATIVE IS RECRUITING in Borno

CARE INITIATIVE IS RECRUITING

Two Nutrition Vacancies in Maiduguri, Borno State

The Center for Advocacy, Resilience and Empowerment Initiative (CARE Initiative) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following positions supporting its humanitarian nutrition programmes in Borno State.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

1. Nutrition Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Contract Duration: 6 months as stated in the Terms of Reference

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), and Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) activities.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to community service workers and volunteers.
• Support nutrition screening, referrals, community awareness, and infant and young child feeding education.
• Monitor nutrition supplies, maintain stock records, and report shortages or discrepancies.
• Maintain programme documentation and submit activity reports.
• Coordinate with health facilities, community stakeholders, and the MEAL team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field.
• More than 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an NGO.
• Experience supporting CMAM, OTP, TSFP, or other community-based nutrition interventions.
• Experience supervising frontline workers or volunteers.
• Knowledge of nutrition screening, referrals, malnutrition prevention, and nutrition supplies management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English; Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages are an advantage.
• Experience in Borno State or humanitarian settings in Northeast Nigeria is an added advantage.

Terms of Reference

2. Nutrition Service Provider

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Applicants should review the official Terms of Reference for the specific qualifications, responsibilities, and experience required for this position.

Terms of Reference

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should complete the CARE Initiative Recruitment Application Form and select the position they wish to apply for.

Application Form

Applicants for the Nutrition Officer position should prepare an updated CV and a cover letter highlighting their relevant qualifications and experience.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Both positions are based in Maiduguri, Borno State.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Maiduguri or relocate independently.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• CARE Initiative does not charge any application or recruitment fee.

Deadline: 30 October 2026, as stated in the recruitment announcement. Please check the individual Terms of Reference for any differing dates.