Youth Advocates at the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) - 80 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: Youth Advocate

Locations: Abuja, Ebonyi, Kano, and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Slot: 80 (20 Opening in each State)

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 people to become champions for nutrition within their communities and states.

Job Role
Successful applicants will:

• Champion nutrition awareness and advocacy within their communities.
• Participate in community nutrition dialogues and engagement activities.
• Mobilize and engage young people on nutrition, food systems, and related development issues.
• Support evidence generation, documentation, and reporting of advocacy activities.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities.
• Collaborate with government agencies, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Support youth-led advocacy initiatives aimed at improving nutrition outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old.
• Reside in Lagos, Kano, Ebonyi State, or the FCT and be available throughout the project period.
• Demonstrate interest in nutrition, public health, food systems, youth development, or related fields.
• Possess good communication and teamwork skills.
• Be willing to volunteer their time and actively participate in network activities.

What Successful Applicants will Gain

• Access to mentorship and leadership development opportunities.
• Participation in state and national advocacy engagements.
• Networking opportunities with youth leaders and development partners.
• Practical experience in nutrition advocacy, community mobilization, and stakeholder engagement.
• Recognition as a SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria Youth Advocate

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:

• Record a one-minute video introducing yourself and explaining:
  • Who you are;
  • Why nutrition matters in Nigeria;
  • Why you want to become a Youth Advocate;
  • One nutrition challenge affecting your community and how you would contribute to addressing it.
• Upload the video to your social media page and tag:
  • @CS_SUNN
  • SUN Movement
• Use the following hashtags:
  • #Youth4NutritionNG
  • #SUNCSYNN
  • #NutritionChampions
  • #YouthLeadNutrition
• Include the link to your video in your application form submission.

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.