Nutrition Specialist, (P-3), Pyongyang, DPRK #98676 (1-year temporary appointment)

We are looking for the candidate who will support to strengthen the quality and performance of the integrated services of preventive and treatment of acute malnutrition.

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, resilience

The humanitarian situation in DPRK is characterized by chronic food insecurity and limited access to quality health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. This situation is further aggravated by deep-rooted high level of chronic and acute undernutrition, with more than 10 million people estimated to be undernourished. Undernutrition among young children in DPRK remains prevalent and widespread across the country.

Key findings from the 2017 Multi Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) indicate one out of five children under 5 are stunted and face an impaired physical and cognitive growth. Three per cent of under-five children are affected by wasting and face an increased risk of death.

UNICEF supports efforts of the MOPH and other government counterparts to foster quality and optimal maternal and child nutrition services through the health system as well as through multi-sectoral forums. UNICEF’s immediate focus remains to strengthen performance of the integrated services of preventative and curative nutrition programmes for women and children of DPR Korea such as the infant and young child feeding, micronutrient supplementation and malnutrition treatment.

How can you make a difference? 

We are seeking to strengthen the quality and performance of integrated services of prevention and treatment of acute malnutrition. The new staff will be accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition projects to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of projects. This entails:

• Programme analysis, input, support and collaboration to the Situation Analysis and its periodic updates
• Preparation of key nutrition programme documents and reports, and sharing of good practices
• Coordination of nutrition work plan activities together with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH)
• Field monitoring and supportive supervision of CMAM programme to ensure quality service delivery and verification of proper nutrition supplies utilization
• Provision of on-the-job training to health workers and civil servants engaged in nutrition
• Provision of day-to-day technical support and facilitation of workshops including transferring of skills on IYCF counselling and management of acute malnutrition within the context of scaling-up CMAM and IYCF services
• Support MoPH and Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) in rolling out IYCF counselling and promotion services
• Support collection of quality performance indicators within the context of CMAM programme
• Facilitate coordination through the Nutrition Sector Working Group in collaboration with other partners
• Represent UNICEF in external coordination platforms such as the Food Security, Health and WASH sectors
• Preparation of nutrition-related programme plans, progress and situation reports, including donor reports, situation reports, and needs and priorities

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

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Sciences, Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience with the UN or an NGO in child survival related programmes
• Experience and technical skills in CMAM and IYCF programming
• Experience in monitoring nutrition interventions that reduce inequalities an asset
• Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality an asset
• Experience working with government line ministries, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs and communities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English

For every Child, you demonstrate

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

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.