About the Role
UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places to reach the world's disadvantaged children. To save lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, we are looking for a dedicated Nutrition Officer (NOB) to join our team in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Support programme development, planning, and results-based management for nutrition initiatives.
- Provide technical and operational support for effective programme implementation in development and emergency settings.
- Engage in advocacy, networking, and strategic partnership building with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to policy formulation, creating an enabling environment for nutrition programs across Nigeria.
- Drive innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building to strengthen local nutrition systems.
- First-level university degree in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global health, or a related health science field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience, including nutrition programming in emergency contexts.
- Demonstrated expertise in advocacy, partnership building, and results-based management.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local Nigerian languages or another UN language is a strong asset.
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on child survival, development, and maternal health in Nigeria.
- Professional growth within a globally recognized international organization.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package associated with UN temporary assignments.