Un(e) stagiaire - Assistant(e) en Santé et Nutrition, Agadez- Niger

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it's a vocation. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, offering diverse opportunities for personal and professional development.

Job Purpose

The Young Internship Programme in Niger aims to support the employability of young Nigerien graduates by providing structured practical experience. This program will identify, train, and mentor young talents in various intervention areas, while also addressing the operational needs of UNICEF Niger sections. Recent recruitment experiences have highlighted the need for UNICEF Niger to develop a pool of young professionals familiar with the organization's values, procedures, and standards. Through this program, interns will gain valuable practical experience over six months, benefiting from structured supervision, exposure to the workings of an international organization, and the development of professional skills. It also allows UNICEF Niger to strengthen its commitment to youth inclusion, knowledge transfer, and national human capital development.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Health & Nutrition Officer, the Health and Nutrition Intern will contribute to the implementation of the 2026 Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) in the health/nutrition sector for the Agadez region. The intern will provide technical support to health and nutrition activities within the framework of the 2026 CPAP implementation. This includes assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of health and nutrition programs, contributing to data collection and analysis for program monitoring and reporting, supporting the organization of meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to health and nutrition initiatives, and assisting in the preparation of program-related documents, such as reports, briefs, and presentations. The intern will also collaborate with other UNICEF sections and partners to ensure integrated program delivery and support field activities as required.

Work Experience

No prior work experience is required, but an interest in gaining practical experience in a humanitarian or development organization is essential. Familiarity with the UN system or UNICEF's work is an asset.

Skills

Technical support in health and nutrition, Program implementation assistance, Data collection and analysis, Report preparation, Meeting and workshop organization, Collaboration and teamwork, Communication skills, Adaptability, Problem-solving, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

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