Consultant National (Nutrition)

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

This is an opportunity for an exciting and challenging position within a multicultural and interdisciplinary team, based in a unique location, on a highly relevant topic. In addition, we offer:

➡️Meaningful and impactful careers: Our daily work makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

➡️ Continuous learning and training.

➡️ A multicultural and supportive work environment.

ABOUT WFP

 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger in the world. Its mission is to help achieve the goal of Zero Hunger. Every day, WFP works to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and children, have access to the nutritious food they need.

WFP's Strategic Plan for Benin for the period 2019-2023 is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Government's National Development Plan for 2018-2025, the United Nations Development Cooperation Framework for Benin for 2019-2023. It also takes into account the recommendations of the 2018 Zero Hunger Strategic Review, as well as evaluations and lessons learned from previous programs. It focuses on four areas:
- School feeding through a nutrition-sensitive integrated multisectoral approach (with links to social protection, education, health, agriculture, hygiene and sanitation) and based on local products, to promote local food production and support small-scale farmers, especially women ;
- Nutritional assistance, with a focus on preventing malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies, among children and pregnant and lactating women and girls;
- Institutional capacity building and knowledge capitalization;
- emergency preparedness and assistance to affected populations during and after crises.

WFP works with the Government, other UN agencies, other international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector companies to mobilize resources, find innovative solutions and reach vulnerable communities in Benin. To this end, following the diagnostic study on the root causes of malnutrition in the Communes of Karimama and Malanville in 2020, it has formulated a joint project with UNICEF, under a partnership agreement signed in August 2021, to address these root causes through an integrated approach. A second project under this agreement integrates school feeding, as well as awareness-raising on girls' schooling and advocacy on water supply in schools with canteens in the Departments of Atacora, Alibori, Borgou and Zou. In addition, WFP is working on a Nutrition Strategy and a Social Protection Strategy to consolidate the framework of its interventions. It is planned to recruit a Nutrition Consultant for a period of 6 months to support these different activities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Nutrition or First University degree with additional years of relevant work experience and/or training/courses.

Experience:

• At least five (5) or more experience in conducting community-based nutrition and food security programs or projects, Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and advocacy or other related fields.
•  Experience working with international organizations, ideally the United Nations;
• Experience in humanitarian or development contexts is an asset;
• Analytical and problem solving skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Skills:

• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) at a level appropriate for representation.
• Skills in data management would be desirable 
• Ability to engage effectively at field level with a wide range of actors including those in the international humanitarian community and governments.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner.
• Maturity, initiative, courtesy, tact, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Good computer knowledge and skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in both oral and written French and intermediate knowledge (level B) in English.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP’s strategy in Benin for the period of 2019–2023 is aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Government’s national development plan for 2018–2025 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Benin for 2019–2023. It’s based on the 2018 zero hunger strategic review recommendations, evaluations and lessons learned from previous programmes.

WFP use an integrated approach, institutional capacity strengthening and partnerships to support the Government in addressing food insecurity at the household, community and individual levels, focusing on four axes:

• school feeding under an integrated nutrition-sensitive, multisectoral approach (with linkages to social protection, education, health, agriculture, hygiene and sanitation);
• nutrition assistance, with an emphasis on the prevention of malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies among children and pregnant and lactating women and girls;
• institutional capacity strengthening, with home-grown school feeding as an entry point for promoting local food production, particularly in support of smallholder farmers, especially women;
• assistance to populations affected by crises in Benin during and after crises.

WFP works with government, other UN agencies, NGOs, private sector companies and others to mobilize resources, find innovative solutions and reach vulnerable communities in Benin.

JOB PURPOSE

The mission will take place in Parakou for three (3) months (renewable) and the job holder report to the Programme Policy Officer or to the designate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

 - Ensure the finalization of the Country Office Nutrition and Social Protection Strategies;
- Supervise the implementation of the 2 joint WFP-UNICEF projects in the Communes of Karimama and Malanville, and the targeted Departments;
- Contribute to the capitalization of project results and to the search for funding for a larger project; 
- Support all nutrition activities of the program;
- Propose solutions for the dissemination of learning results and evidence generation;

Other as required

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
•  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
•  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

WHY WORK WITH US?

TO SAVE AND CHANGE LIVES ❤ Make a difference, the world will notice. We are driven by our mission to fight global hunger and fuel dreams of a better future.

TO JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY 🌍 Build bridges that unite people around the world. Being part of a global, diverse, and multicultural community like WFP will constantly expose you to innovative ideas and perspectives. The way we carry out our mission with a deep respect for personal and cultural differences and close collaboration between each member of our global team will certainly enrich your experience and knowledge on many levels.

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES 💡 Unlock opportunities you never thought you would find. WFP goes wherever it's needed and does whatever it takes to get the job done.

A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE ⭐ Go beyond yourself and discover your true potential. WFP offers life-changing experiences that you probably won't find in many other organizations.

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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

TO APPLY

Click ‘Apply’ link below to start the application process. Candidate are requested to create an account in WFP E-Recruitment system before applying.

Please also include your CV with a cover letter, highlighting your motivation and suitability for this vacancy, as part of an online application.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package including basic salary and medical insurance.

Please visit https://www.wfp.org/countries/benin  to learn more about WFP’s operations in Benin.

• Only Beninese nationals are eligible to apply for this position
• Please ensure that your application contains accurate and complete information on academic qualifications, employment record and language skills.
• WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

WFP DOES NOT RECEIVE FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND DOES NOT REQUIRE BANKING INFORMATION.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

May 23, 2022

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Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.