UNICEF Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement

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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa, is the second most populous country on the continent with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers, with approximately 85 percent of the population living in rural areas. Ethiopia is a melting pot of ancient cultures, with Middle Eastern and African influences evident in the religious, ethnic, and language composition of its people.

Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia have faced multiple and complex emergencies, such as the conflict in northern Ethiopia and the drought, resulting in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. Join UNICEF Ethiopia to contribute to improving the lives of children and women.

Position 1: Health & Nutrition Officer

• Location: Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
• Duration: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
• Required Educational Background:
• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, Global/International Health and Nutrition, Health/Nutrition research, Health Sciences, or another health-related science field.
• Work Experience:
• At least one year of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant, and child health and nutrition programs.
• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Amharic (National language of Ethiopia) and Afan Oromo (local language) is an asset.
• Any other official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
• Desirables:
• Experience in nutrition and child health program/project development in a UN system agency or INGO, and working in a developing country is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency settings.

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Position 2: WASH Officer

• Location: Nekemte, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
• Duration: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
• Required Educational Background:
• A university degree in a subject area relevant to Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene.
• Work Experience:
• At least one year of relevant work experience in the relevant field.
• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Amharic (National language of Ethiopia) and Afan Oromo (local language) is an asset.
• Any other official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.
• Desirables:
• Understanding of the rationale behind Humanitarian Reform, its main components, and recent developments, including the Transformative Agenda.
• Understanding of WASH sector and humanitarian policies and procedures is an advantage.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency settings.

Apply here

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants who meet the above minimum requirements can submit their application and CVs online through the link provided in this announcement.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2024.

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