Nutrition Officer at United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Job no: 594087
Location: Sokoto
Categories: Nutrition

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor`s Degree or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biological Science, Food science and any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition, Public health, Maternal child health, Programme management, Monitoring evaluation, Capacity building, Humanitarian response and any other related fields. 
• Experience working in complex environments managing nutrition projects. Having emergency content working experience is a must. 
• Skills: Research, Data analysis, Statistical analysis, Reporting.
• Language Requirements : English - Proficient/Fluent

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations.
• Working experience in UN or other international development organization.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online