Requirements

Who Can Apply

Education

• A degree in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global health and nutrition, information management, health or nutrition research, or a close field.

• Extra technical certificates are required. They can be in GIS, information systems, IPC Acute Malnutrition, SMART methodology, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant work, including field work.

• Experience with nutrition data management, monitoring and evaluation.

• Experience with digital data platforms, DHIS-2, MICS surveys and nutrition analysis.

Skills

• Statistical analysis.

• Designing and managing databases.

• Data analysis with SPSS and STATA.

Language

• You must speak English fluently.

Other Requirements

• Selected candidates go through reference, safeguarding and background checks, and need medical clearance.

• UNICEF will not arrange a visa or work permit for this type of post (National Officer).

• Government employees usually have to resign from their government job before joining UNICEF.

• UNICEF says women who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• A master's or other advanced degree in one of the fields above.

• Another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills. Being able to run a basic website, make data summaries and charts, and use GIS.

• Experience in emergencies or humanitarian work.

• Country-level experience in development or fragile settings.