Vacancy Announcement: IYCF Counsellor

Vacancy Announcement: 11th September 2026
Job Title: IYCF Counsellor
Number of Positions: 3
Reporting To: Nutrition Officer
Location: Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia
Project Fund Code: CBPF-SOM-26-S-NGO-40455
Duration: 6 months (1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027) with the possibility of extension
Closing Date: 21st September 2026
Organisational context
Agro-Pastoral Charity Organization (APCO) is a local non-governmental, non-profit-making organisation founded in 1998 that supports vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises in Somalia. APCO provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and addressing the long-term challenges facing our target populations — breaking the poverty cycle, fostering development and reducing vulnerability to disasters. In partnership with the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF), APCO is implementing a nutrition project titled “Lifesaving Nutrition response for underserved communities impacted by climatic shocks in Sablaale District, Lower Shabelle Region, Somalia”, delivered through one fixed nutrition site in Buulo Doonka and two mobile outreach teams serving Mud Kalmooy, Halimayal, Caanawaa and Yaadjile villages. APCO is therefore looking for a professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed IYCF counsellor.
The Role
IYCF counsellors provide Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN/IYCF) counselling and community-based caregiver support at the fixed site and on the mobile outreach teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
•Provide MIYCN/IYCF counselling and breastfeeding support.
•Deliver complementary-feeding education and cooking demonstrations.
•Promote Shurbad Kobciye and mentor caregivers.
•Establish and facilitate care groups / mother groups and regular meetings.
•Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Required Skills and Experience
•Training and/or experience in MIYCN/IYCF counselling.
•A minimum of 2 years’ experience in community nutrition is required.
•Good facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills.
•Fluency in Somali is required.
How to apply
If you are passionate and meet the above qualifications and experience, please send your CV to the APCO HR Officer by email to info@agropastoral.org, or drop your application at the APCO office on or before 21st September 2026. Physical address: Waaberi Mall, 3rd floor | Maka Al Mukarama Street, Mogadishu, Somalia. Alternatively, you may apply directly on the APCO webpage in the career section. APCO is an equal-opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.