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Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.

HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:cNutrition Program Associate, Routine

Locations: Benue and Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: State Team Lead

Job Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of the State Leads, the Nutrition Program Associate, Routine implements, monitors and evaluate Helen Keller Nigeria’s nutrition programs and projects in accordance with national protocols and policies.

Technical Capacity:

  • Work with the State Team Lead to support the state in advocating for timely allocation and release of funds to implement the bi-annual Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
  • Support the state in assessing personnel, logistic and commodity needs towards effective microplanning.
  • Support training of health personnel at State, LGA and Ward levels and facilitate training of independent monitors prior to the VAS campaign.
  • Provide technical assistance to the state and support implementation of nationwide bi-annual VAS through Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
  • Work closely with the State to conduct yearly Post Events Coverage Surveys after the VAS campaign, analyze results and share findings with relevant stakeholders for course correction during subsequent campaigns.
  • Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition program partners.
  • Facilitate program planning and review meetings on Vitamin A supplementation.
  • Collaborate with the state and partners to develop /roll out IEC / SBCC strategies and tools to support nutrition programs.
  • Actively participate in key relevant state level nutrition technical forums
  • Work closely with State Nutrition Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indicators.
  • Track program progress using mutually agreed indicators, targets, and recommend remedial action to keep programs on course.
  • Contribute to and support the maintenance of an updated database of technical program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Participate in research to increase VAS coverage and other nutrition interventions.
  • Support the capacity building of nutrition program officers on relevant nutrition interventions.
  • Support the implementation of other relevant nutrition activities beyond the Vitamin A Supplementation project such as healthy lifestyle project, infant and young child feeding, community management of acute malnutrition, food fortification, food security e.t.c.
  • Perform any other duty as assigned.

VAS Routine:

  • Support the routinization of Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) in the state
  • In collaboration with supervisor and other technical staff, provide technical assistance to State Ministries of Health (SMOH), State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDA), and implementing partners in planning, advocacy, microplanning, logistics coordination, and integration of routine VAS into primary health care services.

Qualifications Required

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Competencies Required:

  • Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirements.
  • Prior experience working in the field of VAS will be an added advantage.
  • Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
  • Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft office.
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret program data using SPSS or STATA statistical software.
  • Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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Helen Keller International (HKI)

Helen Keller International (HKI) combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George A. Kessler, the organization’s mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

George A. Kessler, also known as the "Champagne King," was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania in 1915 when it was torpedoed by a German U-boat. When he was fighting for his life in the cold waters of the Atlantic off the coast of Ireland, he vowed that if he survived, he would devote much of his time and substantial financial resources to a worthwhile cause. The cause he chose was assisting Allied soldiers blinded in the service. He later befriended Helen Keller and helped found the organization that became Helen Keller International.HKI’s two major areas of expertise are Eye Health and Nutrition. Its Eye Health programs address the major causes of blindness in the world, including cataract, trachoma and onchocerciasis, and treating refractive error. Its nutrition programs include vitamin A, iron/folate, and multi-micronutrient supplementation, fortification of commonly used foods, dietary diversification, community- and school-gardening as well as school health activities, the promotion of breastfeeding and complementary feeding, and nutritional surveillance to provide critical data to governments and other development partners. Each year, HKI's programs benefit millions of people.Currently, HKI works in 22 countries around the world in Africa, Asia and the United States. Global headquarters are located in New York City, and programs are also developed and administered through regional offices, currently located in Senegal and Phnom Penh, as well as through 19 country offices and an additional development office in Paris. HKI has country offices in Burkina Faso, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, China, Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea, Indonesia, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
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Helen Keller International (HKI), established in 1915, is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States.HKI implements integrated package of cost-effective interventions that are proven to improve maternal and child nutrition. HKI supports policies and programs on food fortification, vitamin A supplementation, infant and young child feeding, nutrition-sensitive agriculture, community-based management of acute malnutrition and prevention and treatment of neglected tropical diseases. At the core of HKI’s programs is advocacy and social behavior change communication to various stakeholders. HKI also undertakes cutting-edge research to influence policy decisions and inform program quality.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:Job Title:cNutrition Program Associate, RoutineLocations: Benue and Ebonyi Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: State Team Lead
Job Responsibilities
  • Under the supervision of the State Leads, the Nutrition Program Associate, Routine implements, monitors and evaluate Helen Keller Nigeria’s nutrition programs and projects in accordance with national protocols and policies.
Technical Capacity:
  • Work with the State Team Lead to support the state in advocating for timely allocation and release of funds to implement the bi-annual Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
  • Support the state in assessing personnel, logistic and commodity needs towards effective microplanning.
  • Support training of health personnel at State, LGA and Ward levels and facilitate training of independent monitors prior to the VAS campaign.
  • Provide technical assistance to the state and support implementation of nationwide bi-annual VAS through Maternal Newborn and Child Health Weeks.
  • Work closely with the State to conduct yearly Post Events Coverage Surveys after the VAS campaign, analyze results and share findings with relevant stakeholders for course correction during subsequent campaigns.
  • Maintain regular communication with other state nutrition program partners.
  • Facilitate program planning and review meetings on Vitamin A supplementation.
  • Collaborate with the state and partners to develop /roll out IEC / SBCC strategies and tools to support nutrition programs.
  • Actively participate in key relevant state level nutrition technical forums
  • Work closely with State Nutrition Officers to strengthen technical reporting in accordance with defined reporting schedule and program indicators.
  • Track program progress using mutually agreed indicators, targets, and recommend remedial action to keep programs on course.
  • Contribute to and support the maintenance of an updated database of technical program reports including site visits, monthly reports, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Participate in research to increase VAS coverage and other nutrition interventions.
  • Support the capacity building of nutrition program officers on relevant nutrition interventions.
  • Support the implementation of other relevant nutrition activities beyond the Vitamin A Supplementation project such as healthy lifestyle project, infant and young child feeding, community management of acute malnutrition, food fortification, food security e.t.c.
  • Perform any other duty as assigned.
VAS Routine:
  • Support the routinization of Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) in the state
  • In collaboration with supervisor and other technical staff, provide technical assistance to State Ministries of Health (SMOH), State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDA), and implementing partners in planning, advocacy, microplanning, logistics coordination, and integration of routine VAS into primary health care services.
Qualifications Required
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Competencies Required:
  • Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to job requirements.
  • Prior experience working in the field of VAS will be an added advantage.
  • Able to work under pressure minimal supervision and able to meet up deadlines.
  • Ability to use the Internet and computer software such as Microsoft office.
  • Must possess good interpersonal skills and be a good team player.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret program data using SPSS or STATA statistical software.
  • Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to speak the local language is highly desirable and an added advantage.
Application Closing Date 30th January, 2026.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

 2026-01-31

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