UNICEF Health and Nutrition Officer Job Opportunity in Syria

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

The position aims to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health and nutrition programs, contributing to improved healthcare and nutrition services for children and families, particularly in areas affected by humanitarian crises.

The Health & Nutrition Officer will provide technical support to programs and projects, analyze data, prepare reports, and strengthen coordination with partners and relevant institutions to ensure the efficient implementation of activities and achievement of targeted results.

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.

• Opportunities for professional development and gaining 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.

• Provide technical and administrative support to health and nutrition projects and 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 monitor the achievement of objectives and expected results.

• Monitor project implementation, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend necessary improvements.

• Analyze gender-related data to ensure programs respond to the needs of target groups.

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

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

• Prepare periodic reports on the progress of activities and achieved results.

• Contribute to emergency preparedness and the coordination of humanitarian responses in the health and nutrition sectors.

• Perform additional program-related duties as required.

• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, 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 experience in program management or providing technical support in child health and healthcare.

• Demonstrate knowledge of health and nutrition program management.

• Be able to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.

• Possess strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, and project management.

• Be able to coordinate effectively with partners and relevant institutions.

• Have knowledge of emergency response procedures and humanitarian work.

• Have fluency in both Arabic and English.