SELEFIS MARKUS

Humanitarian Nutrition Professional

Maiduguri, NG.

About

Dedicated and knowledgeable humanitarian professional with over 8 years of experience in nutrition programming, specializing in developing and implementing effective interventions in hostile and emergency settings. Proven leader in team management and project coordination, consistently delivering reliable nutrition data and impactful community health initiatives. Possesses direct field technical expertise in nutrition, adept at navigating challenging environments to achieve critical program objectives.

Work

International Rescue Committee

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Nutrition Tom-Brown consultant

Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria

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Summary

Consulted on the UK AID-funded Nutrition Tom-Brown project, focusing on dietary fortification, ingredient distribution, and preparation supervision for lead mothers.

Highlights

Directed the dietary fortification strategy for Tom-Brown, enhancing the nutritional value of food products for community health under the UK AID project.

Managed the distribution of Tom-Brown ingredients to lead mothers, facilitating preparation and ensuring access for improved child nutrition.

Monitored and supervised the bi-weekly preparation of Tom-Brown by lead mothers at their households, ensuring adherence to national guidelines and quality standards.

Conducted systematic data collection and reporting for all Tom-Brown activities, providing crucial insights into program effectiveness and reach.

Successfully implemented the UK AID-funded nutrition TOM-BROWN project, contributing to tangible improvements in community nutrition outcomes in Monguno LGA.

International Rescue Committee

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Nutritional Assistant - BHA, SIDA, NHF Project

Monguno LGA, Borno state, Nigeria

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Summary

Led comprehensive nutrition programming, project supervision, and community engagement initiatives across hostile and emergency settings in Monguno LGA.

Highlights

Orchestrated community advocacy and awareness campaigns, engaging stakeholders to secure acceptance and participation for nutrition project activities across Borno state.

Managed, trained, and developed a nutrition team, enhancing capacity for effective nutrition screening and distribution processes for thousands of beneficiaries.

Supervised, monitored, and coordinated daily activities for Nutrition Community Mobilizers, ensuring timely screening, referral, and follow-up of SAM and MAM children under 5 years old.

Ensured the reliability and correctness of nutrition data, implementing Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Messaging and care group mother models in Monguno LGA.

Monitored and reported program challenges and gaps, providing timely information to adjust plans and implementation schedules, thereby supporting project evaluation and data analysis.

Provided comprehensive technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring nutrition interventions, significantly strengthening systems for childhood nutrition promotion.

Delivered capacity building and on-job coaching to Ministry of Health (MOH) staff on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) services, including IYCF best practices, in supported areas.

Successfully implemented critical CMAM, TSFP, IYCF, and MNP programs from 2016 to 2025, providing vital nutritional support in emergency contexts.

Education

National Open University of Nigeria

Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria
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B.Sc. Public Health

Collage of health and technology Maiduguri

Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria
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Diploma Health Information Management

Awards

Best Staff of the Year 2023

International Rescue Committee (IRC) Monguno field office

Recognized for exceptional performance and outstanding contributions at the Monguno field office, demonstrating dedication and significant impact in humanitarian nutrition efforts.

Languages

English

Hausa

Kanuri

Certificates

IRC Personal Safety and Security

International Rescue Committee

First AID Training

Fire Safety Training

Pharmaceutical Management and LMIS

IMCI Integrated Management of Childhood Illness

Management of Menstrual Hygiene

Certificates completion in Coaching

Certificates completion in Team Management

Certificates completion in Difficult Interaction

Certificates completion in Developing Employee

Certificates completion in Managing Your Boss

Certificates completion in Feedback Essentials

Training on Child Safeguarding Policy

Skills

Nutrition Program Management

Nutrition Programming, Program Development, Program Implementation, Project Supervision, Monitoring & Coordination, Data Collection, Reporting, Emergency Settings, Humanitarian Aid.

Community Health & Engagement

Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Acceptance, Awareness Creation, Health Education, Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Maternal and Child Health (MCH), Acute Malnutrition Management (IMAM), Complementary Feeding.

Technical Nutrition Expertise

Nutrition Screening, Nutrition Data Management, SAM/MAM Follow-up, Nutrition SMART Survey (ENA, KAP, Coverage, Nutritional Casual Analysis), Dietary Fortification, Food Distribution, Pharmaceutical Management, LMIS.

Leadership & Team Management

Team Management, Leadership, Staff Development, Training & Coaching, Administrative Skills, Cross-functional Collaboration.

Problem Solving & Adaptability

Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Flexibility, Working in Hostile Environments, Multicultural Environment, Judgement.

Communication

Effective Communication, Interpersonal Skills.

Software & Tools

Computer Proficiency.

References

HABILA IBRAHIM KUBO

Senior Nutrition officer gwoza International rescue committee, Email: Habilalbrahim.Kubo@rescue.org, Phone num: 08068444317

FATIMA WAKILAMTU

Capacity building manager Maiduguri office International rescue committee, Email: Fatima.Wakilamtu@rescue.org, Phone Num: 08036373996

MUSTAPHA AHMAD

Field coordinator gwoza office International rescue committee, Email: Mustapha.Ahmad@rescue.org, Phone num: 07066625034