Project Assistant – Mobbar LGA
Organization: FRAD Foundation (Future Resilience and Development Foundation)
Department: Nutrition and WASH
Job Type: Contract (6 Months)
Location: Mobbar LGA (Damasak), Borno State, Nigeria
Vacancy: One (1) Position (Applicants must be indigenes of Mobbar LGA)
Start Date: ASAP
About FRAD Foundation
FRAD Foundation (Future Resilience and Development Foundation) is a registered non-profit humanitarian and development organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable populations through life-saving interventions, community resilience, and sustainable development programmes. The Foundation works across multiple sectors, including health, nutrition, protection, WASH, education, and livelihoods.
Project Background
Borno State continues to face a high burden of malnutrition, disease outbreaks, and limited access to essential health and WASH services due to prolonged insecurity, displacement, and inadequate infrastructure.
In Damasak (Mobbar), Magumeri, MMC, Jere, and Konduga LGAs, vulnerable populations—particularly children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLWs)—are at increased risk of acute malnutrition, poor infant feeding practices, and waterborne diseases such as cholera.
FRAD Foundation is implementing an integrated Nutrition and WASH response project to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition and poor sanitation practices through community-based interventions.
To support effective implementation, FRAD Foundation is seeking a qualified Project Assistant to be based in Mobbar LGA (Damasak).
Position Summary
The Project Assistant will support the planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Nutrition and WASH interventions at the community level. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Officer and field teams to ensure the timely delivery of project activities, effective stakeholder engagement, and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Support the implementation of IMAM, MIYCN, and WASH activities at community and health facility levels.
- Assist in organizing community sensitization, hygiene promotion, and nutrition awareness campaigns.
- Support CMAM activities, including screening, referral, and follow-up of malnourished children.
- Assist in conducting cooking demonstrations and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) support group sessions.
- Support community-level implementation of all project activities.
- Provide IYCF counselling on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.
- Maintain accurate beneficiary registration, tracking, and reporting records.
- Support data collection, compilation, and submission of weekly and monthly reports.
- Participate in coordination meetings and programme planning sessions.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Nutrition, Public Health, or a related discipline.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in Nutrition and WASH programming, preferably within humanitarian or development settings.
Required Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate should have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct community sensitization and counselling effectively.
- Basic knowledge of data collection and reporting tools.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging environments.
- Fluency in local languages spoken in Mobbar LGA will be an added advantage.
Expected Deliverables
The Project Assistant will contribute to:
- Timely identification and management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases at OTP sites.
- Accurate beneficiary records and timely reporting.
- Improved caregiver knowledge and community awareness on nutrition.
- Effective referral and follow-up systems for malnutrition cases.
- Active participation in community outreach and programme implementation.
Supervision & Reporting
The Project Assistant will report directly to the Nutrition/WASH Officer and work closely with Community Nutrition Mobilizers, Health Workers, and other field staff.
Ethical Considerations
The successful candidate is expected to strictly adhere to FRAD Foundation’s humanitarian principles and organizational policies, including:
- Child Safeguarding Policy
- Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
- Confidentiality and Respect for Beneficiaries
- Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics
Apply Now
If you are passionate about humanitarian work and meet the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and Cover Letter through either of the following methods:
Apply by Email
📧 Email: hr.admin@fradfoundation.org
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Application for Project Assistant – Mobbar LGA
