Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
Summary of Key Functions and Accountabilities
Managerial leadership
Programme development and planning
Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results
Advisory services and technical support
Advocacy, networking and partnership building
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master's degree or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global/International Health and Nutrition, Health/Nutrition Research, Policy and/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology, or another health-related science field.
Work Experience: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutrition Policy, Health Systems, Food Systems, Humanitarian Nutrition, and any other related fields.
Skills: Proven experience in managerial leadership, advocacy, partnership building, and strategic thinking.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.
Experience in health/nutrition programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings, and humanitarian contexts.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can apply directly through the UNICEF job portal: Apply on UNICEF Job Portal.
