UNICEF works in some of the most challenging parts of the world, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential. In 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for all.

And we never give up.

For every child, Nutrition…

How can you tell the difference?

You provide professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process of health and nutrition programs/projects within the national program, from development planning to obtaining results, in close consultation with the health and nutrition programs of the CSD section at the central level. To do this, you implement a variety of technical and administrative tasks to facilitate program implementation, monitoring of program progress, evaluation and reporting of results.

Summary of main duties/responsibilities:

1. Support for the development and planning of health and nutrition programs;
2. Program management, monitoring and obtaining results;
3. Technical and operational support for program implementation;
4. Networking and creation of partnerships;
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building;

You can consult the TDR by clicking on the following link:   TDR.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child, you will…

The following minimum requirements:

• Education: A university degree 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, nutritional epidemiology or other science related to health.
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of work experience in a developing African country in one or more of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal health care/nutrition, infantile and infantile.
• Language requirements: Fluency in French is required.

The following points are desirable:

• Experience in developing health/nutrition programs/projects in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language of the duty station is considered an asset.

For each child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values ​​- Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Responsibility and Sustainability (CRITAS) – underpin everything we do and how we do it.

SKILLS

1. Establish and maintain partnerships (1)
2. Cultivate self-awareness and demonstrate a sense of ethics (1)
3. Innovate and embrace change (1)
4. Focus on achieving tangible results (1)
5. Managing ambiguity and complexity (1)
6. Think and act strategically (1)
7. Work collaboratively (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit  here .

This role has been assessed as high risk within child protection as it is: a role with direct contact with children, working directly with children, or a response role in child protection. Additional screening and assessment for high risk child protection roles (which may include additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of these children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone , regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff , including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities . UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (individuals under the age of 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for behavior inconsistent with the purposes and principles of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. . UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks and will be required to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include verification of academic degree(s) and employment history. Selected applicants may be required to provide additional information to complete a background check.

Appointments to UNICEF are subject to medical advice. Obtaining a visa from the service station’s host country is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). If you are selected for a position with UNICEF, you must either be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant UN department. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks :

In accordance with Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of personnel is the need to secure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential to achieving the best outcomes for children.

For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates from industrialized countries are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will move on to the next stage of the selection process.

“The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)”

Government officials who are considered for employment with UNICEF are generally required to resign from government positions before accepting a position with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment, without compensation, if a visa or medical opinion is not obtained, or if the necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable time and for whatever reason.

UNICEF does not charge processing fees at any stage of its recruitment, selection and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training).

UNICEF will not request bank account information from applicants. All positions at UNICEF are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and progressed to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here .