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Food, Nutrition, and Livelihood Assistant - National Position

Art der Tätigkeit
Nationale Stelle
Kontinent
Afrika
Land
Nigeria

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno, Taraba and Adamawa States, MI is currently active in the WASH, Protection and FNL sectors for saving and improving the lives of both the IDP/refugee populations as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, including NFI distribution, solarisation of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines, and hygiene promotion. The protection activities focus on prevention and response to Gender Based Violence (GBV)  cases. The Food Nutrition and Livelihood interventions mainly focus on micro gardening, pullet rearing for egg production, composting and Nutrition (food demonstration, referrals of malnutrition cases to nutrition partners, and sensitisation on nutrition. Malteser International applies a participatory, gender-sensitive and inclusive approach.

For our work in Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for an experienced Food, Nutrition Security and Livelihood Assistant  – National Position.

Under the direct supervision of the FNSL Manager, the Food Nutrition Security and Livelihood Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of FNSL activities in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Within the responsibilities, the Assistant will need to ensure compliance with Malteser International’s and donor guidelines to implement FNSL intervention.

Your responsibilities:

  • Implementation of Food, Nutrition Security, and Livelihood Projects: Support needs assessments, beneficiary training, gender mainstreaming, monitoring of livestock and micro-gardening, and participate in partner coordination meetings

  • Data Collection, Reporting, and Compliance: Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, monitor project progress, propose improvements, ensure compliance, and coordinate internally and externally

  • Building Relationships with Local Partners and Community: Engage with local partners, community leaders, and beneficiaries to maintain positive relationships and ensure project alignment with community needs

  • Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related tasks, ensure flexibility in daily activities, adhere to Malteser International’s principles, and report challenges and progress to supervisors

Your profile:

  • At least 2 years of working experience with an INGO in a developing country and/or humanitarian context with a minimum of National Diploma in agriculture or Nutrition related field.
  • Excellent project management, partnership management, and coordination skills
  • Extensive field team management experience as well as security, safety, and resource management experience 
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions- and results-oriented, with a genuine interest in learning 
  • Ability to work effectively with local governments, align with MI values and standards, and cope in stressful or hostile environments, including travelling to deep field locations and conducting partner visits
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and make sound judgments and decisions
  • Strong communication skills 

What we offer:

  • Start Date: April 2025
  • Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State 
  • Duration of contract: Until December 2025 with the possibility of renewal
  • Salary expectation: Salary according to qualification and experience
  • Other Benefits: Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package  (Single/Family plan), 13th Month pay
  • Annual leave, Compensation Leave, Academic Leave, Wedding Leave, Compassionate Leave if applicable

Working for Malteser International

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal until 2nd April 2025.

Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.