UNICEF Announces Health and Nutrition Officer Job Opportunity in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, 2026

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the reopening of applications for the position of Health & Nutrition Officer in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, under a Fixed-Term Appointment at the NO-2 grade level.

The position aims to support the development and implementation of UNICEF's health and nutrition programs for children and families, particularly in areas affected by humanitarian crises. Responsibilities include contributing to the planning of health projects, monitoring their implementation, evaluating results, analyzing data, preparing reports, and strengthening cooperation with local and international partners.

Through this position, UNICEF seeks to improve the quality of health and nutrition services, ensure that assistance reaches the most vulnerable populations, and strengthen emergency preparedness and humanitarian response efforts.

Benefits and Advantages

• Opportunity to secure a fixed-term employment contract with UNICEF.

• Salary based on the NO-2 grade level and UNICEF's employment policies.

• Access to the organization's approved employee benefits package for eligible staff.

• Paid parental leave in accordance with the terms of employment.

• Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

• Opportunity to gain professional experience in managing health and nutrition programs.

• Collaboration with international experts, organizations, and local partners.

• Contribute to improving health and nutrition services for children in Syria.

• Participate in the design, planning, and implementation of health and nutrition programs and projects.

• Provide technical and administrative support for the implementation of health and nutrition activities.

• Collect and analyze data and prepare program-related reports.

• Contribute to developing integrated health and nutrition strategies in collaboration with partners.

• Develop work plans and define objectives and expected results.

• Monitor project implementation progress and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness.

• Recommend necessary measures to improve program quality and sustainability.

• Monitor the transparency of aid and supply distribution and the disbursement of funds allocated to programs.

• Build collaborative relationships with government institutions, humanitarian organizations, and partners.

• Prepare periodic reports and share information and knowledge with relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to emergency preparedness and the coordination of humanitarian response efforts.

• Support the implementation of UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action.

• Hold a university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Social Development, Community Development, or a related field.

• Have at least 2 years of professional experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, or evaluating health programs.

• Have professional experience in program management or providing technical support in child health and healthcare.

• Possess skills in program analysis and the application of statistical methods.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage health and nutrition projects and programs.

• Have knowledge of modern technologies used in program management and data analysis.

• Be familiar with fieldwork and emergency response procedures.

• Have fluency in both Arabic and English.