{"id":107362,"date":"2026-08-12T06:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/chief-nutrition-p-5-fixed-term-position\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T06:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T06:47:14","slug":"chief-nutrition-p-5-fixed-term-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/chief-nutrition-p-5-fixed-term-position\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Nutrition, P-5, Fixed Term Position"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Chief Nutrition, P-5, Fixed Term Position\", \"description\": \"The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction.\\nThe Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results.\\nThe Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes.\\nThe Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology RBM, as well as UNICEF\u2019s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.\\nSummary of key functions\/accountabilities:\\nManagerial leadership\\nProgramme development and planning\\nProgramme management, monitoring and quality control of results\\nAdvisory services and technical support\\nAdvocacy, networking and partnership building\\nInnovation, knowledge management and capacity building\\nTo qualify as an advocate for every child you will have\u2026\\nMinimum requirements:\\nEducation\\n: Master or equivalent Advanced University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global\/International Health and Nutrition, Health\/Nutrition Research, Policy and\/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology or another health-related science field.\\nWork Experience\\n: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutrition Policy, Health Systems, Food Systems, Humanitarian Nutrition and any other related fields.\\nSkills\\n: Proven experience in managerial leadership, advocacy, partnership building and strategic thinking.\\nLanguage Requirements\\n: Fluency in English is required.\\nDesirables:\\nLanguage: Knowledge of another official UN language Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish or a local language.\\nExperience in health\/nutrition programme\/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization.\\nRelevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.\\nDeadline:\\n17 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-10\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"UNICEF\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"CONTRACTOR\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> UNICEF<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Contract<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>The Chief, Nutrition reports to the Deputy Representative for general guidance and direction.<br \/>The Chief is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of the nutrition programme, from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results.<br \/>The Chief is also responsible for leading and managing the Nutrition team, along with strong collaboration with the Health and WASH sections on CSD imperatives, and other sections on cross-sectoral programmes.<br \/>The Chief is accountable for ensuring that concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes are achieved in accordance with plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology RBM, as well as UNICEF\u2019s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.<br \/>Summary of key functions\/accountabilities:<br \/>Managerial leadership<br \/>Programme development and planning<br \/>Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results<br \/>Advisory services and technical support<br \/>Advocacy, networking and partnership building<br \/>Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building<br \/>To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have\u2026<br \/>Minimum requirements:<br \/>Education<br \/>: Master or equivalent Advanced University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global\/International Health and Nutrition, Health\/Nutrition Research, Policy and\/or Management, Health Sciences, Nutritional Epidemiology or another health-related science field.<br \/>Work Experience<br \/>: At least 10 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutrition Policy, Health Systems, Food Systems, Humanitarian Nutrition and any other related fields.<br \/>Skills<br \/>: Proven experience in managerial leadership, advocacy, partnership building and strategic thinking.<br \/>Language Requirements<br \/>: Fluency in English is required.<br \/>Desirables:<br \/>Language: Knowledge of another official UN language Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish or a local language.<br \/>Experience in health\/nutrition programme\/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization.<br \/>Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.<br \/>Deadline:<br \/>17 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to UNICEF on jobs.unicef.org to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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