Nutrition Officer, P2, Mogadishu - Somalia (Currently based in Nairobi, Kenya)

The Nutrition Officer under the general supervision of the Chief of Nutrition Section, contributes to programme design and implementation, evaluation of nutrition capacity development programme activities, data analysis and progress reporting. This position is currently based in Nairobi, but will move to Mogadishu - Somalia in 2018.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital.  It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

For every child, a Future             

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How can you make a difference?

The Nutrition Officer under the general supervision of the Chief of Nutrition Section, contributes to programme design and implementation, evaluation of nutrition capacity development programme activities, data analysis and progress reporting.

This position is currently based in Nairobi, but will move to Mogadishu - Somalia in 2018.

Summary of key accountabilities:

1. Collect and analyze programme data for the Situational Analysis, programme/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
2. Undertake ongoing visits to UNICEF project sites, assess local conditions and resources, and monitor UNICEF capacity and human resource development inputs.
3. Undertake follow-up actions on capacity development programme implementation activities and supports zonal offices with human resource capacity development for nutrition at the regional and district levels and prepares reports.
4. Attend technical cooperation meetings, prepare notes and undertake follow up actions.
5. Select and compile training and orientation materials for programme implementation.
6. Assist in preparation of country programme recommendations by drafting CPSS, PSS and other relevant documentation ensuring adherence to established rules and regulations.
7. Evaluate and analyze nutrition monitoring reports to ensure that data and findings are consistent.

8. Draft donor, management, annual reports and documents.

    

   To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

• An Advanced University Degree in Nutrition, Public Health or a technical field related to the work of UNICEF.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project administration, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity development.
• Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO).
• Fluency in English and a second UN working language is an asset.

 For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.