Nutrition Assistant - North

Accountability and Complexity 

The job holder will operate independently while maintaining clear and open communication with team members. 

A strong emphasis on discretion and transparency is essential. 

Cash for nutrition 

Support the nutrition officer to identify and register families eligible for the cash-for-nutrition program 

Conduct vulnerability assessments to determine household eligibility based on established criteria 

Gather digital records of registered participants during assessments 

Assist the nutrition officer in organizing and facilitating validation exercises 

Establish and manage WhatsApp groups to maintain regular communication with selected participants 

SBC sessions  

Deliver SBC sessions to CFN participants, with a focus on maternal and child nutrition 

Identify individuals requiring specialized counseling and refer them to the lactation specialist 

Ensure that CHWs screen all children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women (PBW) for acute malnutrition 

Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of activities, including beneficiary lists, vulnerability assessment data, and SBC session attendance 

Team management 

Plan and oversee the daily activities of the CHWs 

Establish monthly targets and regularly monitor progress toward achieving them 

Monitor the stock of nutrition supplies 

Ensure the timely distribution of nutrition supplements 

Compile and submit supporting documentation for all distributions 

Capacity building 

Build the capacity of the CHWs as needed 

Offer on-the-job coaching and guidance to team members. 

Behavior and conduct  

Ensures that behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies  

Acts with integrity and holds themselves accountable for being respectful, inclusive and professional 

Reports any concerns

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

Relief International is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

 Safeguarding & Ethics

Relief International (RI) is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to RI’s Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

 RI Values

Guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, as well as “Do No Harm,” Relief International Values:

Integrity

Adaptability

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Sustainability