Nutrition Specialist; NO-C; Dhaka; (Only for Bangladeshi)
Dhaka
- Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
- Location: Dhaka
- Grade: Mid level - NO-C, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Nutrition
- Closing Date: Closed
Purpose for the job: The Nutrition Specialist reports to the Chief of Nutrition for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition (or a sector of) programs/projects and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of the nutrition programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programs/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
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Purpose for the job: The Nutrition Specialist reports to the Chief of Nutrition for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the nutrition (or a sector of) programs/projects and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of the nutrition programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programs/projects according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.
III. Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks |
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Support to programs/projects development and planning 2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results 3. Technical and operational support to program implementation 4. Networking and partnership building 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building |
1. Support to program/project development and planning
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2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
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3. Technical and operational support to program implementationProvide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on nutrition and related issues to support program development planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
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4. Networking and partnership building
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5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
· Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in nutrition management and information systems. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
· Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects. |
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES ([ ] indicates the level of proficiency required for the job.)
- Education
An Advanced University Degree or higher in Nutrition, Public Health, Nutritional Epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, or other health related science field is required.
- Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, related research or planning and management in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child nutrition. Experience/knowledge of Nutrition and Health systems and plans of Bangladesh; knowledge about nutrition governance and multisector coordination are essential. Good relationship and network with Government of Bangladesh and other nutrition partners valuable. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
- Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and Bangla is required. Strong working knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset
- Competency Profile
i) Core Values (Required)
- Commitment
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
- Communication [ II ]
- Working with People [ II ]
- Drive for Results [ II ]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
- Leading and Supervising [ I ]
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
- Analyzing [ III]
- Relating and Networking [ II ]
- Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]
- Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all Bangladeshi nationals, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
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