The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when it responded to flooding in Kogi State. Due to the ongoing conflict in the country’s northeastern states, the IRC currently operates across eight sectors, including health, nutrition, WASH, protection/rule of law, child protection, women’s protection and empowerment, education, governance, and economic recovery and development. Currently, IRC’s Operations are managed from six field offices in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

SSNR Program Overview

The Strengthening Sustainable Nutrition Services (SSNR) project is a UKAID-funded initiative aiming to reduce maternal, infant, and under-five mortality rates resulting from poor nutrition services. It is implemented by the IRC in partnership with GREENCODE in Maiduguri, Jere, and Monguno LGAs of Borno State. The project began in July 2023 and runs until September 2025.

SSNR seeks to improve access to skilled breastfeeding support, micronutrient intake, and sustainable, quality treatment for acute malnutrition. Direct beneficiaries include children under five and pregnant and lactating women (PLW). Services are delivered through CMAM (Community Management of Acute Malnutrition), IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding), and Tom-Brown nutrition programs.

IRC is seeking a dynamic and experienced independent consultant with strong technical expertise in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), particularly in nutrition-related programs, to conduct a comprehensive Endline Evaluation of the SSNR project. The assessment will evaluate the project’s effectiveness, capture outcomes, and generate learning across key components including CMAM, IYCF, and Tom-Brown implementation. Below is a summary of the project: 

Project Title

Strengthening Sustainable Nutrition Services and Resilience for Vulnerable Communities in Northeast Nigeria

Project Impact

Ending the preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children under five years due to poor nutritionacross three LGAs (MMC, Jere, and Monguno) Borno state

Project Outcome

Children under 5, caregivers, and PLW have increased access to skilled support for breastfeeding, micronutrient intake, and sustainable quality treatment for acute malnutrition; Community members participate in community-based problem-solving.

Outcome indicators

a.% of exclusive breastfeeding among infants