UNITED NATIONS CHILDRENS FUND (UNICEF) JOBS

United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), is supporting the Government of Nigeria to strengthen prevention of and response all forms of violence against children. In particular, assistance will be provided to strengthen the child protection system, including through modelling the system in four States, in order to demonstrate the impact of a well-functioning child protection system, to develop a common model for operationalizing the Child Rights Act at State level and to develop standardized tools, including regulations, working protocols and training manuals to govern the system.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position: Nutrition Officer

Job Description:
The incumbent of the post will be responsible for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy, with emphasis on addressing gender inequalities

Qualifications/Requirements:   
University degree in one the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences. International Health & Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education. Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant disciplines).
Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality and asset.
Two years of relevant professional work experience.
Fieldwork experience, background/familiarity with Emergency.
Experience in monitoring gender inequalities and in programming interventions that reduce the disparities an asset.
Fluency in English and the local working language of the duty station required.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should submit their applications accompanied by an updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form which can be downloaded via link attached below:

www.unicef.org/employ

Submission:
All applications, CVs and completed  United Nations Personal History Form should be sent to:

nrecruit@unicef.org  

NB: Please put the position title and vacancy number on the subject line of your email. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment and is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well-qualified candidates particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 6th August, 2015.

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