JOB VACANCY: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS COORDINATOR – KEBBI STATE

JOB VACANCY: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS COORDINATOR – KEBBI STATE

Nutrition International is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Local Government Areas Coordinator under a consultancy contract in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization working to improve nutrition and health outcomes through evidence-based interventions, policy support and partnerships with governments and development organizations.

The successful candidate will support the planning, implementation and monitoring of maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition interventions across 3 Local Government Areas in Kebbi State.

JOB TITLE: Local Government Areas Coordinator

ORGANIZATION: Nutrition International

LOCATION: Bagudo, Koko-Besse and Fakai LGAs, Kebbi State

CONTRACT TYPE: Consultancy

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 5, 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support LGA teams in developing workplans and implementation timelines for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Weeks (MNCHWs).
2. Coordinate with government officials, development partners and community stakeholders to ensure effective planning and delivery of health and nutrition interventions.
3. Provide technical guidance, supportive supervision and mentorship to frontline health workers and volunteers during MNCHW activities.
4. Support logistics planning, training of frontline workers, commodity supply coordination and community mobilization.
5. Monitor service delivery points to ensure quality and equitable access to child survival interventions.
6. Support Ward Development Committee quarterly meetings and monitor community mobilization activities, including town announcements and radio jingles.
7. Support post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis and reporting on service uptake and gaps.
8. Document lessons learned, implementation challenges, risks and best practices to improve programme delivery.
9. Work with LGA teams and relevant stakeholders to address identified service delivery gaps and strengthen programme coverage.
10. Participate in nutrition coordination meetings, technical working groups and other relevant health and nutrition forums at the LGA level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Nursing, Midwifery or Public Health from a recognized institution.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years of fieldwork experience.
3. Demonstrate a sound understanding of maternal, newborn health, nutrition and child health programmes in Northern Nigeria.
4. Have up-to-date knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria.
5. Demonstrate strong analytical, technical, monitoring and reporting skills.
6. Possess good knowledge of local governance structures and community dynamics within the assigned LGAs.
7. Have excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills.
8. Be able to work effectively with government representatives, community leaders, development partners and frontline health workers.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Fluency in English and Hausa is required. Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Kebbi State will be an added advantage.

RESIDENCY AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be indigenes of Kebbi State and reside in one of the following LGAs:

Bagudo
Koko-Besse
Fakai

The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time within the assigned LGAs and outside their duty station when required. Travel required for the assignment will be provided by Nutrition International.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. An updated CV indicating the proposed monthly consultancy rate and other anticipated costs.
2. A cover letter explaining how their qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position.
3. A statement explaining how they will incorporate gender equality considerations into the provision of technical assistance.

Women are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official recruitment link below before the deadline.

APPLY HERE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 5, 2026, before close of business.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Only completed applications will be reviewed. Nutrition International maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and other safeguarding misconduct. Safeguarding checks may form part of the recruitment and reference-checking process.