LGAs Areas Coordinator at Nutrition International
About Nutrition International Nutrition
International (formerly the Micronutrient Initiative) is passionate about tackling one of the world’s greatest health issues: malnutrition.
- Recognized as global experts, we work around the world to create effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger.
- Nutrition International has headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and regional offices in New Delhi, India to oversee Asian operations and in Nairobi, Kenya to oversee African operations.
Nutrition International is a not-for-profit organization governed by a dedicated international Board of Directors and led by an internationally recognized team of technical experts, program designers, advocates, analysts, evaluators, implementers, educators, resource managers and nutrition champions.
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nigeria (Nationwide)
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit
The NI LGA coordinator will represent NI and support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions across 2-3 assigned LGAs she/he will be attached and be based in one of the assigned LGA’s Primary HealthCare office.
- This role involves connecting with NI state level coordinators an working close collaboration with State and LGA level government staff, community stakeholders, and other partners to ensure effective delivery of services during the MNCHWs.
Specifically, the coordinator will be required to:
Work in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure sustained program coverage through adequate and equitable provision of quality services in all targeted areas.
- Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to relevant structures and teams at LGA level through supportive supervision and mentorship for ensuring effective planning and implementation of MNCHW activities including commodities supply.
Participate in regular updates and coordination meetings bringing LGA specific updates and flag potential risks for NI programming when necessary.
- Ensure visibility of Nutrition International activities at community and LGA level through participation at LGA Nutrition Partners’/LGAs Committee on Food and Nutrition meetings /Technical working group meetings and all other relevant health and nutrition forum at the LGA level
Key Duties and responsibilities:
Planning for MNCHW campaign
Support LGA teams in developing detailed workplans and activity timelines for MNCHW.
- Coordinate with LGA government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders to align roles, resources, and messaging.
Facilitate logistics planning, including procurement of materials, training of frontline workers, and community mobilization strategies.
- Support Ward Development Committee (WDC) quarterly meetings for sustainable demand creation process
- Monitor community mobilization activities including town announcers, radio jingles, etc
- Implementing the MNCHW campaign
- Provide hands-on guidance and supportive supervision to health workers and volunteers during MNCHW activities.
- Monitor service delivery points to ensure quality, equity of Child Survival interventions at community and LGA levels.
- Documenting Learning- Post Event Coverage Surveys
- Support the rollout of post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis, and reporting of service uptake and gaps.
Document lessons learned, risks, and best practices to inform LGA-level planning and state-level coordination.
Implementing course correction
- Work with LGA teams and stakeholders to review survey findings and address gaps in service delivery.
- Recommend and support changes in implementation strategies to strengthen coverage, quality, and sustainability of MNCHW interventions.
Education
- At least a bachelor's degree in human nutrition, nursing/midwifery or public health from a recognized institution.
Experience
General understanding of maternal, newborn Health and Nutrition, and Child Health landscape in
Northern Nigeria with at least 5 years of fieldwork experience Must have updated knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria.
- Must have strong analytical, technical and reporting skills.
- Strong knowledge of local governance structures and community dynamics within the LGA.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including government, community leaders, and frontline workers
Language Skills:
Fluency in English and Hausa is required. Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Kebbi and Sokoto States will be an added advantage
Travel Requirements:
The coordinators must be indigenes and residents in one of the following states: Kebbi and Sokoto.
The coordinators will be required to travel up to 50% of the time within the LGA and out-of-duty station when required.
All travel required under this assignment will be provided by Nutrition International.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted their documents through this email:
and before close of business:
Deadline: on 14th November 2025.
Only complete applications will be reviewed.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) with monthly rate indicated and other foreseen costs included.
- A cover letter detailing how applicant fits the profile.
- Nutrition International is committed to gender equality.
- Applicants are required to indicate how they will ensure that gender equality considerations are included in the provision of technical assistance.
- This position is open to Nigerian nationals and preferably, persons based in the 2 states.
- Nutrition International is committed to the fundamental principles of equal employment opportunity.
- Women are encouraged to apply
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