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Programme Specialist - Children's Food Practices and Youth Engagement (P-4), Temporary Appointment,364 days, Global Programme Division, Kenya,Nairobi COE, (Fully Remote) #00138267

UNICEF

Published

17 Aug 2026

Deadline

24 Aug 2026

Are you passionate about transforming food systems for children and empowering young people to shape healthier, more equitable and sustainable food environments? UNICEF is seeking an experienced Programme Specialist, Children’s Food Practices and Youth Engagement to provide strategic leadership and technical direction for the Food Systems for Children agenda, with a particular focus on First Foods Africa Pillar 3 (Practices), social and behaviour change, social marketing, youth engagement and advocacy. In this role, you will lead global efforts to strengthen food-related practices, behaviours and social norms that influence child and adolescent nutrition outcomes. You will provide technical assistance to country offices, support evidence generation and organizational learning, lead major initiatives including First Foods Africa and Fix My Food, and engage with governments, donors, civil society organizations, private-sector partners and young people to advance food systems transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global policy, innovation, capacity strengthening and advocacy efforts that improve nutrition outcomes for children and adolescents worldwide.