Local Government Areas Coordinator - Kebbi State

About the role

Nutrition International is recruiting a consultant for a consultancy contract to act as the LGA coordinator for three assigned local government areas of Kebbi State: Bagudo, Koko-Besse and Fakai. The coordinator represents the organisation and supports the planning, implementation and monitoring of nutrition and child health interventions, based in one of the assigned LGAs' primary health care office. The role works closely with state-level coordinators, LGA government staff, community stakeholders and partners during the MNCHW campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Plan MNCHW campaigns: help LGA teams develop workplans and timelines, coordinate with government counterparts and partners, and facilitate logistics such as procurement, training of frontline workers and community mobilisation
• Support Ward Development Committee quarterly meetings and monitor community mobilisation activities such as town announcers and radio jingles
• Provide hands-on guidance and supportive supervision to health workers and volunteers, and monitor service delivery points for quality and equity of child survival interventions
• Support post-event coverage surveys, including data collection, analysis and reporting of service uptake and gaps; document lessons learned, risks and best practices
• Review survey findings with LGA teams, recommend and support changes to implementation strategies to improve coverage, quality and sustainability
• Ensure visibility of Nutrition International activities at community and LGA level through participation in LGA committees, technical working groups and health and nutrition forums

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in human nutrition, nursing/midwifery or public health from a recognised institution
• General understanding of maternal, newborn health and nutrition and child health in Northern Nigeria, with at least 5 years of fieldwork experience
• Updated knowledge of child health and nutrition policies and guidelines in Nigeria
• Indigene of Kebbi State residing in one of the three LGAs, with travel of up to 50% of the time within the LGAs; travel is provided by Nutrition International

Required skills

• Strong analytical, technical and reporting skills
• Knowledge of local governance structures and community dynamics in the LGA
• Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills
• Fluency in English and Hausa; knowledge of other local languages in Kebbi State is an advantage

Applicants must submit a CV with monthly rate and other costs, a cover letter explaining how they fit the profile, and indicate how they will include gender equality in their technical assistance. Applications close on 5 November 2026.