Nutrition Officer, NO-3, FT, #128678, Center Area, Sudan, ESAR

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 for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The Nutrition Officer supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of nutrition programmes, with a particular focus on addressing urban nutrition challenges. Through technical leadership and programme management support, this role contributes to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that improve maternal, infant, and child nutrition outcomes. Working within results-based management approaches and UNICEF’s strategic priorities, the officer helps ensure effective programme delivery, accountability, and sustainable results for vulnerable children and families in Sudan.

Responsibilities

Key functions and accountabilities include supporting programme development and planning, managing programmes, and delivering results. The role involves providing technical and operational support to programme implementation, fostering networking and partnership building, and contributing to innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building. The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for ensuring that nutrition programmes are aligned with UNICEF’s strategic priorities and effectively address urban nutrition challenges in the country. This includes monitoring programme progress, evaluating impact, and reporting on outcomes to stakeholders. The position requires active engagement with partners to leverage resources and expertise, and to promote best practices in nutrition interventions.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, Programme Management, Nutrition, Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Urban Nutrition, Emergency Response, Policy and Advocacy, Partnership Development, or Capacity Building.

Skills

Nutrition Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Programme Management, Maternal Health, Child Health, Urban Nutrition, Emergency Response, Partnership Development, Capacity Building, Technical Leadership, Results-Based Management

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