Job Vacancies at UNICEF (2 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates for the job vacancies at UNICEF—United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund.

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.

UNICEF provides meaningful work, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including income tax exemption, health insurance, family allowances, and relocation support. Benefits also include extensive professional development opportunities, such as career coaching, learning programs, and mobility options.

Individuals interested in the job vacancies at UNICEF should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Stretch Assignment-Programme Budget Specialist, P3

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Abuja | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Abuja
• Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief (PMR), the Programme Budget Specialist (P3) will be responsible for tracking, analyzing and reporting income and expenditures, including donor contributions, and will be accountable for analyzing the needs, preparation,

management and monitoring of contributions, involving all sources of funds across programmes and operations, contributing to the overall governance of the office. She/he will also collaborate with HQ, RO and CO and contribute to the overall strategies related to

contribution and budget management and reporting and capacity building for UNICEF Nigeria Country Office.

Duration

This stretch assignment will be for a period of three (3) months.

Key expected results

A methodology and mechanism for periodic updating of the Country Programme.

•  Affordability Analysis are in place and institutionalized at the Country Programme and Field Office level.
•  A capacity-building plan on contribution management is developed, and at least two webinars are delivered within the duration of the stretch.
•  Country Programme Budget Plan is updated, and funds are allocated for 2026 monitoring United Nations Children’s Fund.
• Payroll management structure for 2026 is in place, particularly the assignment of cost distribution with appropriate funding sources, as per donor conditionality.

Qualifications and Requirements:

All Fixed-Term, Permanent or continuing appointment UNICEF staff-members are eligible to apply.

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, General administration, Development studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field of discipline.

Work Experience:

• Minimum five years of relevant professional work experience in Programme management and budgeting.
• Work experience in international organization in the relevant area is an asset
• Work experience on EU financial reporting is considered an asset
• Experience in the usage of office software MS package and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in SAP is required.

Languages:

Fluency in English (verbal and written)

Other requirements:

• Required familiarity with enterprise content management systems like Microsoft SharePoint etc.
• Experience in planning, monitoring and data management in the humanitarian or development field will be asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – culturally and socially sensitive, ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment, and in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision and to work under tight deadlines.

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Nutrition Data Consultant

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Sokoto | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Sokoto
• Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:

• In Nigeria, malnutrition and food insecurity are prevalent. Nigeria is ranked number one in Africa and number two in the world in terms of the magnitude of malnourished children (under 5 years).
• An estimated 15 million children are stunted, while about 3.5 million are wasted.  
• The Northwest region is affected with high acute malnutrition levels (Sokoto 11%, Kebbi 11% and Zamfara 8.5%). Stunting is very high with almost 1 in 2 children being stunted.
• Children in this region are also suffering from anaemia at 42%, which is of great public health concern.
• The UNICEF nutrition programme aims to deliver high-impact nutrition services in an integrated manner with a focus on the prevention of malnutrition in both humanitarian and development settings.
• With a focus on system strengthening, UNICEF works with the government and other partners in scaling up nutrition services in the targeted states. Monitoring of the nutrition situation and programme performance is of high value to ensure accountability for resources and results.
• Nutrition data systems in Northwest requires strengthening to ensure the key components (people, data, technology, processes, and procedures) are functional. There are two main nutrition data types in Nigeria – population level survey data and administrative routine programme data.
• At population level the key surveys implemented in Northwest include Nutrition SMART surveys.
• The routine programme data includes District Health Information System 2 (DHIS-2) and programme monitoring of data managed by various organizations.
• UNICEF is also supporting the focus states in the rollout of the Nigeria Health Logistics Management Information System. This is expected to build institutional capacity on nutrition commodity management, distribution and reporting.

Purpose of Activity / Assignment

• The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical support in nutrition programme delivery in the focus states as well as strengthening nutrition data systems (nutrition data and logistics) in the states under the Sokoto Field.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be required to among others:

• Support nutrition programme design and implementation in the targeted states
• Support the roll out of the nutrition module of District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) in the targeted states and LGAs
• Support the roll out and operationalization of the  Nigeria  Health Logistics Management Information System
• Coordinate planning and implementation of Nutrition SMART surveys in the states under the Sokoto Field Office
• Technical support in food security analysis and IPC Acute Malnutrition Analysis
• Support programme performance analysis, monitoring and reporting
• Support the capacity development of government and partners on nutrition data
• Support the collation and analysis of third-party monitoring reports/checklists for patterns, trends and field observations.

Work Assignment Overview
Tasks / Milestone:

• Nutrition programme support, evidence generation, reporting, and data quality assurance

Deliverables / Outputs:

•  Finalize SMART survey report for Sokoto FO
• Update monthly nutrition bulletin or dashboard
• Provide technical assistance during the MNCHW campaign exercise.
• Update the PMS for the Nutrition Section and IMAM database for Sokoto FO states.
• Conduct nutrition data management and IMAM training for government and partner staff.
• Facilitate monthly reporting on NHLMIS for the three states

Tasks / Milestone:

• Capacity building, scale-up of programme implementation and knowledge sharing were enhanced.

Deliverables / Outputs:

• Conduct nutrition data management and IMAM training for government and partner’s staff.
• Validate MNCHW data for the Sokoto FO states
• Ensure monthly reporting on NHLMIS for the Sokoto FO states
• Update PMS for the Nutrition Section and IMAM database for Sokoto FO states.
• Support the scale-up of nutrition programming in the states
• Prepare nutrition supply inventory report
• Consolidate and analyze third third-party facilitators’ report with recommendations

Tasks / Milestone:

• Routine programming, data compilation, and cleaning process strengthened.

Deliverables / Outputs:

• Ensure monthly reporting on NHLMIS for the three states
• Update PMS for the Nutrition Section and IMAM database for Sokoto FO states.
• Initiate the planning for round 1 MNCHW campaign.
• Technical support provided on DHIS2 data entry and consistency checks.
• Support the scale-up of nutrition programmes in the states
• Prepare nutrition supply inventory report
• Consolidate and analyze third third-party facilitators’ reports with recommendations

Tasks / Milestone:

• Programme support, evidence generation through survey, reporting, and data quality assurance

Deliverables / Outputs:

• Support the FO operational plan for MNCHW
• Support the implementation of MNCHW in the targeted states
• PMS for the Nutrition Section and IMAM database updated for Sokoto FO states.
• Ensure monthly reporting on NHLMIS for the three states
• Plan for annual SMART survey and survey protocol finalized.
• Prepare nutrition supply inventory report from the state CMS
• Consolidate and analyze third-party facilitators’ reports with recommendations

Tasks / Milestone:

• CH/IPC AMN pre-analysis activities completed and 2027 HAC preparation

Deliverables / Outputs:

• Data quality assurance plan developed
• Pre-analysis dataset prepared for CH/IPC completed and reported
• PMS for the Nutrition Section and IMAM database updated for Sokoto FO states.
• Ensure monthly reporting on NHLMIS for the three states
• End of assignment report

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A professional with over 3 years experience in nutrition or public health
• Evidence of planning, implementing, analyzing, and reporting on routine nutrition programme data, nutrition SMART surveys, IPC Acute Malnutrition, and Food security analysis.
• Experience working in public health/food security/nutrition-related activities.
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Experience in health/nutrition program/project development, especially within a UN system agency or organization, is an asset. 
• Evidence of developing communication and knowledge management products in health and nutrition
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written in English
• Experience in working for UNICEF or UN agencies.

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