CARE INITIATIVE IS RECRUITING in Borno
CARE INITIATIVE — JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Organization: Center for Advocacy, Resilience and Empowerment Initiative (CARE Initiative)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
About the Organization
The Center for Advocacy, Resilience and Empowerment Initiative (CARE Initiative) is inviting qualified candidates to apply for positions supporting its humanitarian nutrition programmes in Borno State.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
1. Nutrition Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Contract Duration: 6 months (as stated in the Terms of Reference)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP), and Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) activities.
Provide technical guidance and supervision to community service workers and volunteers.
Support nutrition screening, referrals, community awareness, and infant and young child feeding (IYCF) education.
Monitor nutrition supplies, maintain stock records, and report shortages or discrepancies.
Maintain programme documentation and submit activity reports.
Coordinate with health facilities, community stakeholders, and the MEAL team.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health, or a related field.
More than 3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with an NGO.
Demonstrated experience supporting CMAM, OTP, TSFP, or other community-based nutrition interventions.
Experience supervising frontline workers or volunteers.
Strong knowledge of nutrition screening, referrals, malnutrition prevention, and nutrition supplies management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Fluency in English; proficiency in Hausa, Kanuri, or other local languages is an advantage.
Prior experience in Borno State or humanitarian settings in Northeast Nigeria is an added advantage.
2. Nutrition Service Provider
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Applicants should review the official Terms of Reference for the specific qualifications, responsibilities, and experience required for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should complete the [CARE Initiative Recruitment Application Form) and select the position they wish to apply for.
Applicants for the Nutrition Officer position should prepare an updated CV and a cover letter highlighting their relevant qualifications and experience.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Location & Relocation: Both positions are based in Maiduguri, Borno State. Applicants must be willing to work in Maiduguri or relocate independently.
Selection Process: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Zero Fee Policy: CARE Initiative does not charge any application or recruitment fee at any stage of the process.
Deadline: 30 October 2026, as stated in the recruitment announcement. Please check the individual Terms of Reference for any differing dates.
