Nutrition Specialist (Food Systems for Children), P-3, TA, (4 months) # 00138331, Nairobi – Kenya

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Staff Closes 26 Aug 2026 3 days left

Overview

The Nutrition Specialist TA will provide technical support in the development and implementation of policies, programmes, advocacy, and knowledge generation for food systems transformation for children, addressing all forms of malnutrition.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support evidence generation and strategy development to operationalize UNICEF's global work on Food System in the Kenyan context.
  • Support UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children’s food environments.
  • Lead UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children's foods and positive food practices.
  • Support thought leadership, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and capacity building related to food systems for children.
Required Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Nutrition and Food Systems Agenda. Experience in designing and implementing food and nutrition policies/programs in liaison with government.

Qualifications

Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health or Nutrition, Food Science or any other related field, is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
4 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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