VAC-6864 National Nutrtion Sector Coordinator

The incumbent is expected to assist in establishment and strengthening nutrition sector coordination mechanism. This will include planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of Maternal and Child Nutrition especially Infant and Young Child Feeding and improving children’s diet diversity to prevent related comorbidities. within the framework of the Country Program 2021- 2022 and Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya. 

1. Assist in establishment of Nutrition sector coordination and technical working group and conduct regular based meetings.

2. Assist in availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information on the nutrition status of Pregnant and lactating women and children nationwide with focus on UNICEF supported geographical areas.

3. Facilitate establishment of close working relations with government partners especially MoH (nutrition unit) through regular progress reviews, need based meetings, attending relevant Nutrition sectors meetings and provide feedback for actions,

4. Analyze collected data and information on the Nutrition situation of PLW and children in the targeted areas and assist in preparing progress reports using agreed upon indicators; assist in identification of required supplies and equipment for the target areas, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action. Keep record of all Nutrition related reports and assessments for easy reference.

5. Undertake field visits and assist in surveys and share information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

6. Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts, prepare minutes/reports for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders.

7. Assist in establishment and strengthening of nutrition based program in Targeted health facilities.

• Develop and share Bi-weekly work plan

• Share highlight of actions and submit biweekly the key achievements.

• Ensure timely and quality reporting and accurate information for dissemination • Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor official

• The payment will be done after three months upon the submission of the above deliverables

1. Knowledge and experience in undertaking remote trainings

2. Quality-oriented, creative, able to work efficiently under tight deadlines

3. Experience of working with diverse groups of people in emergencies an asset

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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS TO NOTE 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.