If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Health and Nutrition Specialist, L-4 to be based in its Office in Brazzaville, Congo.

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Representative, you will be responsible for overall coordination, planning, development and management of the Child Survival and Development programme within the Country Programme. You will be involved in the leveraging of needed financial resources, including government contribution, and the development of a broad partnership for the attainment of MDGs 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7. You will be committed to influence national processes and instruments to improve access to essential services, commodities and practices for child survival and development.

Your profile:

1. Advanced university degree in social sciences, public health, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.
2. Eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
3. Current knowledge of latest developments and technology, in the field.
4. Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as impart knowledge and teach skills.
5. Leadership and teamwork abilities.
6. Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
7. Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
8. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
9. Fluency in English and another UN language is required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-282 to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applications should be received by 9 June 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.