YOUTH ADVOCATES AT CIVIL SOCIETY SCALING-UP NUTRITION IN NIGERIA (CS-SUNN) | YOUTH ADVOCATES JOBS IN NIGERIA

About Company:

The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) is a non-governmental, non-profit making coalition, made up of organizations with a shared vision to transform Nigeria into a country where every citizen is food and nutrition secured. 

Job Description:

The SUN Civil Society Youth Network Nigeria (SUN-CSYNN) is opening a call for 80 passionate Youth Advocates (20 per location: Lagos, Kano, Ebonyi, and FCT) to join the Youth Leaders for Nutrition (YL4N) Project. This is a high-impact volunteer opportunity for young people who are ready to become the voice of nutritional change in their communities. As a Youth Advocate, you will be on the ground, mobilizing your peers, engaging with local stakeholders, and supporting data-driven advocacy efforts to improve food systems and nutritional outcomes across Nigeria.

Requirements:

• Community Championing: Actively promote nutrition awareness and advocate for better health and food policies within your local community.

• Engagement & Mobilization: Lead community dialogues and mobilize other young people to take interest and action in nutrition and food system development.

• Advocacy Support: Assist in gathering evidence, documenting success stories, and reporting on the impact of advocacy initiatives.

• Capacity Building: Participate fully in training sessions and mentorship programs to sharpen your skills in leadership and public advocacy.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with government agencies, civil society organizations, and local leaders to drive coordinated nutrition efforts.

• Project Execution: Support youth-led campaigns and activities designed to push the nutrition agenda forward at both the state and local levels.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Age: You must be between 18 and 30 years old.

• Residency: You must currently reside in Lagos, Kano, Ebonyi State, or the FCT and be able to commit to the project's full duration.

• Interest & Passion: A demonstrated interest in nutrition, public health, food systems, or youth development.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@cs-sunn.org using the position as subject of email.

Interested applicants should:

1. Record a one-minute video introducing yourself and explaining:
   • Who you are;
   • Why nutrition matters in Nigeria;
   • Why you want to become a Youth Advocate;
   • One nutrition challenge affecting your community and how you would contribute to addressing it.
2. Upload the video to your social media page and tag:
   • @CS_SUNN
   • SUN Movement
3. Use the following hashtags:
   • #Youth4NutritionNG
   • #SUNCSYNN
   • #NutritionChampions
   • #YouthLeadNutrition
4. Include the link to your video in your application form submission.