Nutrition Technician

Organizational Setting

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life, leaving no one behind.

FAO is a specialized agency of the UN that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO's goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With 195 Members (194 countries and the European Union), FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.

FAO Country Offices, working under overall corporate guidance and in line with the Strategic Framework, offer policy advice and support to countries in the mandated areas of FAO, facilitated through partnerships, resources and an active country programme to provide technical assistance, develop capacities and deliver core services while fully observing international standards of accountability to establish leadership and strengthen impact at the country level.

The offices deliver on the programmatic priorities of each country as agreed in their respective Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs) aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and ensure effective and efficient operations with adequate human and financial resources.

Specifically, FAO Country Offices\:

(i) advocate, inform and support policies and investments in the areas of FAO’s mandate.
(ii) provide technical assistance and deliver core services.
(iii) assist and catalyse partnership and resource mobilization activities to support agrifood systems transformation.
(iv) position FAO as the specialized/authoritative technical agency in food and agriculture and agrifood systems transformation.
(v) ensure risk-smart and accountable operations and management.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Nepal, the direct supervision of the Project Team Leader with technical guidance of Cluster Nutrition Specialist and in coordination with Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Technician will perform the following tasks.

Technical Focus

The Nutrition Technician will primarily focus on conducting dietary assessments and anthropometric measurements to evaluate the nutritional status of target communities and maintaining accurate data on food intake, dietary habits, and nutritional health indicators aimed at improving the nutritional status of communities and dietary practices.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Form/ identify new nutrition groups and select existing groups (mother groups)
• Conduct group level orientation/meeting to sensitize on project activities as per the guidance from PCU
• Facilitate groups formation and registration process in concerned rural municipalities and provide group strengthening support,
• Facilitate in the planning, implementation of Nutrition Field School (NFS), Home Nutrition Garden (HNG) in the targeted municipalities,
• Facilitate nutrition groups in adoption of social and BCC practices,
• Facilitate nutrition groups in developing proposals/business plan for accessing small grants from the project,
• Prepare and submit a monthly work plan to cluster-based Nutrition Specialist and PCU as per the format developed by the project,
• Collect and report field level data required for PMIS to cluster-based Nutrition Specialist on monthly basis,
• Monitor, supervise and prepare monthly progress report on the nutrition related activities of the project,
• Coordinate with PCUs for the distribution of inputs/ tools equipment for implementing NFS, establish HNG and implementation of small grants to the beneficiaries,
• Implement awareness raising activities on environment and social issues and safeguard aspects, and information/data collection as per the need of the project,
• Monitoring of environment and social compliances identified in environment and social management plan,
• Report on progress in the use of funds disbursed to the beneficiary groups by the project as instructed and on the progress of business plans and small grant programs,
• Support PCUs for the identification of beneficiaries, formation of nutrition groups in new RMs for the implementation of FANSEP II interventions,
• Collect and report field level data required for PMIS to Cluster Nutrition Specialist Team on monthly basis,
• Undertake other project related tasks as assigned by PCU chief, PCU staffs and FAO TA-Team

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/Technical Diploma (equivalent to SLC) TSLC Health education Nutrition related
• At least two years of working experience in development project, social mobilization or awareness activities
• Working knowledge of English and Nepali
• National of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of nutritional science, dietary guidelines, and the nutritional needs of target areas.
• Meticulous in conducting nutritional assessments, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring data integrity.
• Ability to effectively communicate nutritional information to clients and community members.
• Proficient in preparing reports and educational materials.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritizing workload, and adhering to deadlines.
• Good knowledge of communication and documentation standards.
• Good knowledge of the organizational structure.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge of local language will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Proficiency in collecting dietary data and maintain accurate records and analyzing nutritional information to support research and program development.
• Assisted in the implementation and evaluation of nutrition programs, including preparing educational materials, organizing workshops, and coordinating with other health professionals.
• Good knowledge of computer operation of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment
• Extent of technical and practical experience on the day-to-day operational activities of the project or programmes.
• Communication, writing and presentation skills in English and Nepali.
• Prior work experience with UN agencies, development partners, banks, and government of Nepal.
• High degree of team ethics, well-organized, result focused and dynamic personality

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION