Nutrition Program / M&E Intern at Helen Keller International

Nutrition Program / M&E Intern at Helen Keller International

Founded in 1915, Helen Keller International is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

We combat the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition.

We currently have more than 180 programs in 21 African and Asian countries.

Part of this work is focused on preventing blindness and vision loss for millions of vulnerable people through cataract surgery, vision correction, vitamin A supplementation, screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, and distribution of treatments and cures for neglected tropical diseases.

• Locations: Adamawa, Benue, Ebonyi
• Available openings: 3 openings
• Deadline: 24th October, 2025

Key Deliverables

• Willingness to work in remote LGA/communities supervising bi-annual MNCHW
• Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in activities according to the implementation plan
• Support the state program team to conduct training of health workers and consultants (Independent Monitors and Enumerators)
• Support the state team in implementation of key activities such as; supervision of pre-implementation activities, monitoring of Heath workers and ward level trainings, MNCHW campaign coordination and reporting
• Assist the team to collect quality program data by providing support to facility health workers during data entry into the call-in-data
• Participate in supporting the distribution of MNCHW commodities from the state medical store to the last mile which is the health facility ensuring strict adherence to the distribution plan
• Participate in data quality assessment exercise like spot checks, data validation and supervisor’s coverage surveys
• Work closely with Helen Keller Intl contracted Independent Monitors and Enumerators for filing/archiving documentation both softcopies and hardcopies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklist
• Adherence to all Helen Keller Intl policies and procedures as outlined in Helen Keller Intl policies and procedure manuals
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Helen Keller Intl and to not jeopardize the organization image
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health or any related fields.
• Experience in Nutrition and community-based programming will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Understands Hausa
• Acceptable IT Skills

Method of Application for the Nutrition Program / M&E Intern at Helen Keller International

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
• In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is fully valued.