Information Management Officer Job at UNICEF
UNICEF JOB VACANCY 2026
Position: Information Management Officer, NO-2 (Temporary Appointment)
Organisation: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Job Reference: 596887
Vacancy Number: 00139078
Location: Kano State, Nigeria
Job Category: Information and Communication Technology
Employment Type: Temporary Appointment
Contract Duration: 364 Days
Level: NO-2
Application Opens: 9 November 2026
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the position of Information Management Officer, Data, Analytics and Evidence (Nutrition), at its Kano Field Office.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager and collaborate with UNICEF’s Nutrition Section in Abuja, government agencies, and programme partners to strengthen nutrition information systems and improve data management across the nutrition sector.
The officer will support the collection, analysis, management, and use of nutrition data to improve programme monitoring, evaluation, planning, and evidence-based decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Design and support nutrition data collection methodologies, surveys, assessments, and research activities.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis to generate evidence for nutrition programmes.
- Strengthen nutrition information systems in collaboration with government institutions and development partners.
- Develop, update, and maintain nutrition databases and information management platforms.
- Support the use of digital data collection and monitoring platforms, including ODK, RapidPro, and DHIS-2.
- Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, data summaries, and visualisations to support programme planning.
- Conduct data quality assessments and support monitoring, evaluation, and supportive supervision.
- Generate research findings and information products to improve nutrition policies, guidelines, and programme implementation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Education
Applicants must possess a degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global or International Health and Nutrition, Information Management, Health or Nutrition Research, or a closely related discipline.
Additional technical qualifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Systems, IPC Acute Malnutrition, SMART Methodology, or related fields are required.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, including fieldwork, is required.
Applicants should have experience in nutrition data management, monitoring and evaluation, digital data platforms, DHIS-2, Multi Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS), and nutrition analysis.
Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate competence in statistical analysis, database design and management, and data analysis using statistical software such as SPSS and STATA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data visualisation, and information management systems is also required.
Language Requirement
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language or a relevant local language is an advantage.
ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES
An advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience working in humanitarian and emergency settings.
Knowledge of GIS and data visualisation.
Experience supporting development programmes in fragile and humanitarian contexts.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Qualified candidates who meet the stated educational and professional requirements are encouraged to apply. Eligible and suitable female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official UNICEF recruitment portal.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
23 November 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
UNICEF does not charge any application, processing, interview, recruitment, or training fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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