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Nutrition Officer (Job 596801) at UNICEF – Abuja
UNICEF is recruiting a full-time Nutrition Officer (NOB) on a temporary assignment in Abuja, Nigeria. The role supports the nutrition team in advocacy, policy development and creating an enabling environment for programme delivery, reporting to the Nutrition Specialist (Enabling Environment-NOC).
Responsibilities
- Contribute to nutrition programme development and planning, ensuring clear priorities and support for implementation.
- Participate in programme management, monitoring and delivery of results.
- Provide technical and operational support to nutrition activities and implementation partners.
- Strengthen advocacy, networks and partnerships for effective nutrition policies and programmes.
- Support innovation, learning, knowledge management and capacity building.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent first university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Research, Policy, Health Sciences or another relevant health-related discipline.
- At least two years’ relevant professional experience, including experience of nutrition programming in an emergency setting.
- Experience in advocacy, partnerships and results-based management.
- Fluency in English.
- Experience with UN procedures, the UN system or international development organisations is an advantage.
- Research methods, analysis and statistical skills are desirable.
- Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an advantage.
How to apply
Complete the online application using the application website.
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About the employer
UNICEF works across 190 countries and territories to protect children's rights and support disadvantaged children and their communities.
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