UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Nutrition Officer (Control of Micronutrient Deficiency-MNDC) to support in planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring of micronutrient deficiency control programmes in Nigeria . 

 

Micronutrient deficiencies remain an enduring problem in Nigeria. The prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency' is 30%, which is six times higher than the threshold for public health significance of 5%. Use of adequately iodised salt is less than 60% in the North West. Little has been done to address iron-deficiency anaemia in children and women. Over 70% children suffer from anaemic and Nigeria has the highest burden in the world. Almost 60% pregnant women are anaemic during pregnancy and this is one of the key'Contributing 'factors for the high level of maternal mortality. 

 

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-53-2014 

Post Title: Nutrition Officer (Control of Micronutrient Deficiency-MNDC) 

Level: National Officer (NOB) 

Contract Type: Temporary Appointment (TA) . 

Duration: 364 Days 

Location: Abuja 

Deadline for receipt of application: 01 January 2015 

 

 

Qualifications and Competencies required:

• University degree in one of the displines relevant to the following areas: Public Health and Nurition, Health Sciences, International Health and Nutrition, Public health and Nutrition policy and Management, family and community Health and Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health and Nutrition Education, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s). Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality and asset.

• Two years of relevant professional work experience. Experience of micronutrient programming, particularly Micrountrient Powder Supplementation, carrying out community based research activities background and familiarity with Emergency, monitoring gender inequalities and in programming interventions that reduce the disparties an asset.

• Fluency in English and local working language of the duty station.

 

Method of application:

Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (which can be downloaded from our website at www.unicef.org/employ) to the email address below.

 

Application Closing Date:

01st January, 2015

 

Email: [email protected]

Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of Your email. 

 

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.