INTERSOS Food Security – Field Officer- Zamfara Jobs in Nigeria




INTERSOS Food Security – Field Officer- Zamfara Jobs in Nigeria; Under the supervision of the Cash Distribution Specialist (CDS), the Field Officer will lead the implementation of climate‑resilient agricultural activities aimed at empowering female‑headed households and families of malnourished children. This role ensures that beneficiaries can successfully establish micro‑gardens to produce the nutritious ingredients needed for "Tom Brown" food supplements, thereby reducing dependency on external aid.

Responsibilities

Targeting & Beneficiary Selection

  • Identify and register eligible households, prioritizing female‑headed households with children enrolled in nutrition programs (MAM/SAM).

  • Verify that targeted households meet basic requirements for gardening (capacity and land space).

    Input Distribution & Oversight

  • Coordinate one‑time distribution of climate‑resilient vegetable seeds and manual irrigation kits.

  • Ensure distributions are safe, transparent, and accountable.

    Technical Training & Mentorship

  • Provide training on sustainable gardening (soil preparation, composting, pest management).

  • Conduct follow‑up visits to mentor households on irrigation tools and gardening techniques.

    Integration & Coordination

  • Liaise with Mother‑to‑Mother and Father‑to‑Father groups to integrate nutrition education with gardening skills.

  • Collaborate with Nutrition Team to align garden produce with "Tom Brown" supplement ingredients.

    Monitoring & Reporting

  • Collect and maintain records of distributions, training attendance, and garden progress.

  • Contribute to Post‑Distribution Monitoring (PDM) to assess household food stability.

  • Identify and report risks such as pest outbreaks, security challenges, or climate issues.

    Position Requirements

    Education

  • BSc / HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related field.

    Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ field experience in food security/agricultural projects, preferably in emergency or recovery contexts in
    Northern Nigeria.

    Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in climate‑resilient agricultural techniques for Northwest Nigeria.

  • Experience with manual irrigation systems and micro‑gardening.

    Soft Skills

  • Strong community mobilization skills, especially with vulnerable female‑headed households.

  • Fluency in Hausa (essential) and English.

  • Willingness to work in volatile security environments (Anka, Gusau, Maru).

    Accountability

  • Adhere to INTERSOS and donor (SV) standards for transparency and accountability.

  • Promptly report allegations of fraud, diversion, or misconduct through Complaint and Response Mechanism (CRM).

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; INTERSOS Food Security – Field Officer- Zamfara Jobs in Nigeria

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