Chief of nutrition vacancy at UNICEF
UNICEF RECRUITMENT 2026
Chief of Nutrition, P-5
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Chief of Nutrition in Abuja, Nigeria.
About UNICEF
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, save lives and help children reach their full potential.
Job Details
Position: Chief of Nutrition
Organization: UNICEF
Job Number: 596559
Job Reference: 068557
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Level: P-5
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Category: Nutrition
Publication Date: 26 October 2026
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
Role Overview
The Chief of Nutrition will provide strategic leadership and management of UNICEF’s nutrition programme, overseeing planning, implementation, monitoring and delivery of results.
The successful candidate will lead the Nutrition team and ensure sustainable outcomes in maternal, infant and child nutrition in line with UNICEF’s strategic priorities and results-based management framework.
Key Responsibilities
Provide managerial leadership and supervise the Nutrition team.
Lead nutrition programme development, strategic planning and implementation.
Manage programme monitoring, performance and quality control.
Provide technical advice and support on nutrition policies and interventions.
Build partnerships, strengthen advocacy and engage relevant stakeholders.
Promote innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.
Minimum Requirements
Education
An advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global or International Health and Nutrition, Health Sciences, Nutrition Research, Policy or Management, or another relevant health-related field.
Work Experience
At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in a developing country in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health and nutrition care.
Required Skills
Strong expertise in results-based management, strategic planning, partnership building, monitoring and evaluation, health and nutrition programme management, and team leadership.
Proven experience supervising large teams and managing complex programmes to achieve sustainable results.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language or a local language is an advantage.
Additional Advantages
Experience managing health or nutrition programmes within a United Nations agency or organization.
Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Important Information
UNICEF encourages qualified female candidates to apply and welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities.
UNICEF does not charge any recruitment or application fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should review the complete job description and submit their applications through the official UNICEF careers portal.
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026
