UNICEF Nutrition Sector Coordinator Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNICEF Nigeria looking for ” Nutrition Sector Coordinator“. Applicants with a degree in advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) may apply on or before January 21, 2022.
UNICEF is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.
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UNICEF Nutrition Sector Coordinator Jobs 2022
The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on January 08, 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Nutrition Sector Coordinator to be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | United Nations Children’s Fund |
| Position | Nutrition Sector Coordinator |
| Location | Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) |
| Experience Required | Minimum Eight years |
| Application Deadline | January 21, 2022 |
UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022
How can you make a difference?
As part of Unicef’s Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian action, the Nutrition Sector Coordinator is expected to provide leadership and support to the Nutrition coordination structure in the north-east Nigeria. On behalf of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Nigeria and UNICEF as the lead agency for the IASC Nutrition Cluster and in collaboration with the State Authorities, the Nutrition Sector Coordinator will facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response in Nigeria and ensure that the capacity of national and local institutions is strengthened to respond to and coordinate emergency-development-peace building nutrition interventions that demonstrate results and achieve impact.
Position in Organization:
- Job no: 547503
- Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
- Level: P-4
- Location: Nigeria
- Categories: Emergency Programme
- Advertised: 07 Jan 2022 W. Central Africa Standard Time
- Deadline: 21 Jan 2022 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Qualification:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, or another health-related science field.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care is required with experience at international level.
- Relevant experience in health/nutrition programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
- Prior experience in a similar role with a minimum of two years of experience of Nutrition Cluster/ Sector coordination is highly desirable and considered an asset.
- Experience working in emergency/humanitarian contexts away from country of residence is essential.
- Experience of demonstrating analytical and persuasive writing and reporting skills, editing skills, and the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience is required.
- Ability to multi-task and deliver against workplan and tight deadlines.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
How to Apply UNICEF Nutrition Sector Coordinator Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/547503
The Closing Date: January 21, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unicef.org |
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