UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme:
Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...
Education: Completed secondary education is required.
Work Experience: At least five (5) years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Skills: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, along with confidence in using digital tools and adapting to new technologies.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
Knowledge of an official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Completed technical or university degree in Accountancy, Public Administration, Planning and Management, Public Management, Economics, Social Policy, International Relations Affairs, or other related disciplines are desirable.
Familiarity with using SAP and eZHACT is highly desirable.
Data visualization skills are an asset.
Experience in procurement, travel coordination, event management, knowledge management, contract and vendor management are desirable.
Relevant experience gained within the United Nations is an asset.
Familiarity with AI tools is an asset.
Relevant emergency response experience is desirable.
Relevant experience at field level, particularly in development, fragile settings and
humanitarian contexts.
Experience within UNICEF or the broader UN system is desirable.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Average Salaries in Nigeria in 2026This guide brings together the average salary in Nigeria based on recent 2026 salary benchmarks. Salaries are listed by industry, experience level and city to give jobseekers, employers and HR professionals a more useful picture of salary levels in Nigeria in 2026.