Nutrition Program Manager

About the role

Mercy Corps is seeking a Nutrition Program Manager to lead preventive and curative nutrition interventions for conflict‑affected populations in Northeast Nigeria. The role will ensure high‑quality delivery of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition activities, supplemental food assistance, nutrition surveillance, and therapeutic feeding services.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and coordination of nutrition‑sensitive and nutrition‑specific interventions across multiple sectors.
• Lead community‑based nutrition promotion, counseling, and behavior change communication for IYCF.
• Manage distribution of fresh‑food vouchers, backyard gardening, and poultry production to improve household dietary diversity.
• Oversee nutrition surveillance activities, including community screening, surveys, and assessments.
• Supervise the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) for uncomplicated SAM and coordinate referrals for severe cases.
• Collaborate with senior program managers and directors to ensure compliance, quality, and timely reporting.

Required profile

• Relevant degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience managing nutrition programs in humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of nutrition surveillance, therapeutic feeding, and IYCF best practices.
• Ability to work in a high‑risk environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills