Health & Nutrition Specialist, NO3, Fixed Term, Ashgabat, #115167, for nationals of Turkmenistan only

UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan is looking for a passionate professional, who will support the development and preparation of the Health and Nutrition programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the progress of health and nutrition programmes/projects within the country programme.

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How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan is looking for a passionate professional, who will support the development and preparation of the Health and Nutrition programmes and is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Health & Nutrition programme within the country programme.  

Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Specialist will be accountable for effective technical and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals agenda.

Summary of key functions and accountabilities:

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Areas of major duties include:

Health and Nutrition programme development, planning and implementation
Health and Nutrition programme component management, monitoring and delivery of results
Networking and partnership building on Health and Nutrition
Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

Key accountabilities and expected results:

1. Timely sectoral analysis, input and support contribute to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management.
2. Quality technical contributions are made to the development and implementation of Integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership.
3. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, implementation support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through application of technical expertise.
4. Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
5. Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at various stages of the programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
6. The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building support in the development, implementation and management of the Health & Nutrition  programme 

7. UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
8. Effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking

9. Relevant and strategic information is kept available to support the Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated monitoring system.
10. Required programme/project reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
11. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided.

Please read the detailed list of accountabilities/duties/tasks in the attached Job profile of the post  Healtn&Nutrition Specialist NO3.pdf

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Specialist to the Health and Nutrition programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve health outcomes and universal access to quality health services. Success in Health and Nutrition programme and initiatives in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that ensure survival and development of all children in the country.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education
Advanced university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Water & Sanitation, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

Work Experience
Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care.
Field work experience  
Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian or Turkmen language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies (Required)

Analyzing (3)
Deciding and Initiating Action (2)
Applying Technical Expertise (3)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.