Background information
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a women-led National Non-governmental organization registered with the corporate commission (CAC) in Nigeria, under the CAMA act 11990 on 4th of August 2008.
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) in 22 years has consistently responded to both developmental and Humanitarian needs across local communities in Nigeria.
JDF works in 5 thematic areas of Gender and Humanitarian response, HIV and Health, Child Development, Research and Information, Single parents, and covers four states of Borno, Gombe, Nasarawa and Benue.
The Humanitarian response programme in North-east (BAY states) Nigeria covers responses in
Application Deadlines: 31st July 2025
Number of positions: 2
Advert status: Internal only (Subject to Donor funding)
- Protection (child protection, GBV, peace building and climate change and Mines Action)
- Water Sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Nutrition and health
- Food security and Livelihood and
- Education
Mission Statement: Enhancing social justice through sustainable livelihoods, health, inclusive governance, gender equity, and emergency responses.
Vision Statement: A society where the vulnerable have access to social justice and sustainable livelihoods.
JDF operational presence spans across the following zones in Nigeria:
- Northeast- Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe state.
- Northwest-Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and Zamfara State (operational interest)
- Southwest- Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo state.
- North central-Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa and Plateau state.
JDF is seeking suitable candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years working in similar role as a nutrition assistant and is familiar with UN programming with minimum of a two years experience working as a community nutrition mobilizer (CNMs) to implement a UNOCHA (NHF) funded project in Kaleri and Musakalari community of Konduga Borno state.
Duties and responsibilities
This role of the Nutrition Field Assistant is to provide support to the community nutrition workers in the Project’s Communities in implementing the nutrition interventions (Community Management of Malnutrition [CMAM] and Infant and Young Child Feeding [IYCF]) while integrating with other sectoral interventions. The nutrition Assistant will also work with other agencies providing nutrition services in ensuring linkage of nutrition beneficiaries. Throughout the intervention the Nutrition Assistant will work towards ensuring quality delivery of nutrition interventions in the Project locations. Ensure quality of nutrition screening for children under-5 conducted by Community Nutrition Mobilizers in target Communities. Provision of Outreach OTP Services in target communities together with the outreach team. Ensure quality of IYCF counselling sessions provided individual level and group sessions. With support from the Assistant Nutrition Officer, ensure quality cooking food demonstration sessions are conducted in Project supported Communities. Ensure that community nutrition interventions (MUAC screening and Referral, IYCF (MSGs, FSGs, food demonstrations) and hygiene promotion are integrated. Build capacity of CNMs, Lead Mother and Fathers by providing on-the-job training on CMAM and IYCF. Support Project level nutrition assessment/surveys as approved by Donor. Support quality data collection of activities conducted in the Communities.
Qualification and Experience
Essential: A Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health, or any related fields. Must have completed NYSC. Experience in Nutrition and community-based programming will be an added advantage. Familiarity with the local Humanitarian context. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries and their care givers. Effective communication skills (verbal and written). Fluency in written and spoken English. Understands Hausa and Kanuri Acceptable IT and People skills
Knowledge skills and Abilities Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM/IPC and CH and is an added advantage. Effective communication skills, oral, written and presentation. Previous work experience in northeast of Nigeria Previous experience working in insecure contexts. Very flexible and could cope with stressful situations. Strong background in humanitarian projects. Validated strength in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look Should be an outstanding teammate and culturally sensitive.
Other available positions:
NURSE
DOCTOR
OUTREACH WORKER
How to apply
All applications should be in English and include the following:
- An application letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
Kindly state the position for which you are applying as subject of your application. And send your application to apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com. We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification/suitability
