STATE YOUTH LEADERS AT CIVIL SOCIETY SCALING-UP NUTRITION IN NIGERIA (CS-SUNN) | YOUTH LEADERS 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 Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), through the SUN Civil Society Youth Network Nigeria (SUN-CSYNN), is seeking dynamic and passionate State Youth Leaders to drive nutrition advocacy across Lagos, Kano, Ebonyi, and the FCT. This is a premier leadership opportunity for young advocates ready to mobilize their peers, engage with high-level stakeholders, and influence policy decisions to improve nutritional outcomes. If you have the drive to lead community-based initiatives and a commitment to public health, this role will place you at the forefront of nutrition advocacy in your state.

Requirements:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide oversight and coordination for Youth Advocates within your state.

• Advocacy & Engagement: Lead the planning and execution of state-level nutrition campaigns, community dialogues, and stakeholder meetings.

• Relationship Building: Act as a key liaison between the SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria and government institutions, CSOs, development partners, and local community leaders.

• Mentorship & Supervision: Support the onboarding, training, and mentoring of incoming Youth Advocates to ensure high-quality participation.

• Reporting & Accountability: Manage the timely documentation, monitoring, and reporting of all state-level activities and project milestones.

• Representation: Serve as the official voice of the SUN-CS Youth Network Nigeria in approved state-level forums and policy engagements.

Qualifications and Skills:

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

• Residency: You must currently reside in the state/location you are applying for (Lagos, Kano, Ebonyi, or FCT).

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated background in managing teams, volunteer groups, or community-based projects in advocacy, public health, nutrition, or related sectors.

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:

• Upload an updated CV (maximum two pages).
• Submit a motivation statement (maximum 500 words) explaining:
• Why you are interested in the role;
• Your leadership and advocacy experience;
• How you intend to strengthen nutrition advocacy in your state.
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview.