State Youth Leaders at the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) - 4 Openings

The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a non-governmental, non- profit-making coalition, made up of organizations with a shared vision to transform Nigeria into a country where every citizen is food and nutrition secured. We pursue this lofty goal by engaging government and non-state actors to raise awareness, sustain commitment and actions to effectively tackle under-nutrition in Nigeria. The coalition was formally launched on the 7th of August, 2014.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Youth Leader

Locations: Abuja, Ebonyi, Kano, and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Description

• The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), through the SUN Civil Society Youth Network Nigeria (SUN-CSYNN), invites Expressions of Interest from qualified and passionate young leaders to serve as State Youth Leaders under the Youth Leaders for Nutrition (YL4N) Project.

About the Project

• The Youth Leaders for Nutrition (YL4N) Project seeks to strengthen youth participation in nutrition advocacy, policy engagement, and community action by empowering young leaders to coordinate and drive nutrition-focused initiatives within their respective states.

Job Role
Successful applicants will:

• Provide leadership and coordination for Youth Advocates within their state.
• Lead the planning and implementation of state-level advocacy and engagement activities.
• Coordinate community nutrition dialogues and stakeholder meetings.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with government institutions, civil society organizations, development partners, and community leaders.
• Support the onboarding, mentoring, and supervision of Youth Advocates.
• Ensure timely documentation, monitoring, and reporting of state activities.
• Represent the SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria in approved state-level engagements.

Eligibile Criteria
Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Reside in the state for which they are applying.
• Demonstrate leadership experience in youth engagement, advocacy, public health, nutrition, community development, or related sectors.
• Have experience managing projects, teams, volunteer groups, or community-based initiatives.
• Possess strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be able to commit sufficient time to planning, implementation, and reporting responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants with the following will have an added advantage:

• Background in Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related disciplines.
• Previous experience working with CSOs, NGOs, youth networks, or development partners.
• Experience in advocacy, facilitation, project coordination, or policy engagement.

What Successful Applicant will Gain

• Opportunity to lead youth-driven nutrition advocacy within their state.
• Access to leadership development and capacity-building opportunities.
• Exposure to high-level stakeholder engagement and policy processes.
• Networking opportunities with national and international partners.
• Recognition as a State Youth Leader within the SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@cs-sunn.org using the Position as the subject of the email.

Interested applicants should:

• Upload an updated CV (maximum two pages).
• Submit a motivation statement (maximum 500 words) explaining:
• Why you are interested in the role;
• Your leadership and advocacy experience;
• How you intend to strengthen nutrition advocacy in your state.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview.

Important Information and Notice

• Applications will be reviewed based on demonstrated interest, experience, motivation, and potential to contribute to nutrition advocacy efforts within the state.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Equal Opportunity: The SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. Young women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.