UNICEF Nigeria Programme
|LGA Facilitator, Nutrition
Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Summary
Provided critical technical and operational support for UNICEF's nutrition programs at state and LGA levels in Bauchi State, facilitating program development, implementation, and robust supply chain management to enhance maternal, infant, and young child nutrition outcomes.
Highlights
Provided technical guidance and support for the design and implementation of context-specific nutrition programs, including developing comprehensive state and LGA work plans, micro plans, and annual operational plans, aligning with UNICEF/Government strategies.
Facilitated effective program implementation and community mobilization across assigned states and LGAs, collaborating with government and nutrition partners to achieve planned activities and ensure timely reporting on progress.
Managed the end-to-end nutrition supply chain, overseeing the proper planning and last-mile distribution of essential commodities to health facilities and communities, while generating monthly stock utilization reports and conducting rigorous end-user monitoring.
Led targeted capacity-building initiatives, delivering on-the-job training and mentorship to state, LGA, and health facility staff, thereby enhancing their competencies in nutrition program implementation and supply management.
Conducted regular program monitoring and evaluation through field visits, assessing implementation progress, identifying bottlenecks, and providing technical support to resolve issues, ensuring timely submission of monthly program and inventory reports for data-driven decision-making.