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UnicefNutrition Youth Engagement And Advocacy Officer
UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Youth Engagement And Advocacy Officer for a full-time United Nations Volunteer assignment based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Operating within the organization's Nutrition…
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UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Youth Engagement And Advocacy Officer for a full-time United Nations Volunteer assignment based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Operating within the organization's Nutrition and Child Development Programme, this role focuses on supporting the implementation of the Non-Communicable Diseases and obesity prevention initiatives for children and adolescents. The selected individual will work closely with young people, government ministries, and community stakeholders to promote healthier food environments and build…
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UNICEF is seeking a Nutrition Youth Engagement And Advocacy Officer for a full-time United Nations Volunteer assignment based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Operating within the organization's Nutrition and Child Development Programme, this role focuses on supporting the implementation of the Non-Communicable Diseases and obesity prevention initiatives for children and adolescents. The selected individual will work closely with young people, government ministries, and community stakeholders to promote healthier food environments and build demand for healthy behaviors.
The position involves organizing youth-led nutrition campaigns, adapting advocacy toolkits, and facilitating inter-generational dialogues involving parliamentarians, junior councilors, and youth networks. Responsibilities also include gathering youth perspectives on food systems, developing communication materials for social media and community outreach, and assisting with documentation and progress reporting.
This assignment is ideal for professionals with a background in public health or nutrition who are passionate about youth empowerment and sustainable development. Candidates must possess a relevant bachelor's degree, strong communication abilities, and cross-cultural sensitivity. The role requires fluency in English and working knowledge of Shona or Sindebele, alongside an affinity for UN values and volunteerism.
Responsibilities
- Adapt UNICEF youth advocacy toolkits to educate youth on childhood non-communicable diseases, overweight, obesity, and related lifestyle issues
- Co-create prevention campaigns with young people, including members of the U-Report champions and the Adolescents and Youth Advisory Committee
- Support trained youth in integrating nutrition messaging into school health clubs and organizing community dialogues
- Disseminate online polls regarding overweight and obesity prevention through digital platforms
- Assist in designing and executing youth-led awareness initiatives and social media content focused on non-communicable diseases
- Facilitate inter-generational parliamentary discussions on child nutrition and healthy food environments
- Engage junior parliamentarians and councilors as nutrition champions
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and programmatic results while supporting routine monitoring and knowledge management
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, social sciences, or health promotion
- Possess at least one month of relevant experience
- Be a national, legal resident, or hold refugee status in Zimbabwe
- Demonstrate fluency in English
- Be between 18 and 80 years of age
Qualifications
- Prior experience working with the United Nations or other international development organizations
- Familiarity with youth engagement initiatives and communication for development approaches
- Working knowledge of Shona
- Working knowledge of Sindebele
Core Skills
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What is the employment type for this position?
This is a full-time United Nations Volunteer assignment.
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
What education is required to apply?
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, social sciences, or health promotion.
What languages are needed for this role?
Fluency in English is required, while a working knowledge of Shona and Sindebele is desirable.
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