Nutrition Volunteer at Save the Slum Initiative – Maiduguri, Borno

Save the Slum Initiative is seeking an unpaid Nutrition Volunteer in Maiduguri, Borno State, for six months, with possible extension. The volunteer reports to the Nutrition Officer and may visit communities and IDP camps.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutrition screening for children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women using MUAC.
• Conduct community awareness sessions on infant and young child feeding and dietary diversity.
• Support referral and follow-up of malnourished children to OTP and TSFP services.
• Maintain accurate nutrition screening and referral records.

Requirements

• OND, HND or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health or a related field.
• Residence in Borno State and fluency in English, with Hausa and/or Kanuri language ability.
• Basic Microsoft Word, Excel and email skills.
• Readiness to work in communities and IDP camps, and strong communication and teamwork.
• Fresh graduates and NYSC members are encouraged to apply; humanitarian or volunteer experience is beneficial.

Volunteer terms and safeguarding

This placement is unpaid. A stipend may be considered when funded projects become available; it is not guaranteed. The organisation offers practical humanitarian experience, mentoring and training.

Selected volunteers must follow safeguarding policies, undergo reference checks and observe the organisation’s zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

No fee is charged at any recruitment stage. Suspicious payment requests made in the organisation’s name may be reported to fraud@savetheslum.org.ng.