Nutrition Officer (Sub-National Sector Coordinator), NO-A, Lattakia - Syria (6 months Temporary Appointment) #124783# - Syrian Nationals Only

In line with UNICEF’s CCC and its mandate as Nutrition Sector lead in Syria (within the Government of Syria controlled areas), UNICEF has specific responsibilities to ensure continued effective Nutrition sector coordination to the Nutrition humanitarian response. Considering the scale of the Nutrition humanitarian response, further complicated by the recent earthquake, it is of upmost importance to ensure that UNICEF, Government and partners response is properly coordinated.

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In line with UNICEF’s CCC and its mandate as Nutrition Sector lead in Syria (within the Government of Syria controlled areas), UNICEF has specific responsibilities to ensure continued effective Nutrition sector coordination to the Nutrition humanitarian response. Considering the scale of the Nutrition humanitarian response, further complicated by the recent earthquake, it is of upmost importance to ensure that UNICEF, Government and partners response is properly coordinated.

• Support reinforcement of the sub national level sector information management capacity (including but not limited to service mapping specifically for earthquake response interventions, review and refining of existing mapping tools and formats).
• Support the National Nutrition Sector coordinator on operationalization of the National Sector Coordination ToR at the sub national level.
• Work with Sub- national sector participants to identify response gaps at sub-national levels and propose ways to bridge those gaps.
• Support the development of sub national support plan for the operationalization of Accountability to Affected Persons, integration of the GBV risk mitigation measures in Nutrition sub-national sector and behavior change communication of the sub national Nutrition sector response.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of emergency humanitarian Nutrition sector interventions.
• Manage an inventory of relevant documents on the humanitarian situation.
• Respond to the Sub-national sector participants’ needs for information.
• Contribute to the core cluster functions.
• Facilitate session (s) to sub – national sector partners on Humanitarian nutrition coordination1
• Lead on the preparation of SitRep inputs with emphasis on Sub-national sector plans, targets and achievements.
• Support the development and analysis of sub national needs assessment and monitoring programmes.
• Lead on the preparation of SitRep inputs with emphasis on Sub-national sector plans, targets and achievements. Work closely with Tartous Field Office Health and Nutrition officer on agreed identified tasks related to programs, under the supervision of the Chief Field Office of Tartous and the National Nutrition Sector Coordinator.

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

• University degree in nutrition, public health, or another related field.
• Be from or have worked for at least a year in Latakia. Experience working with government agencies, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs and communities in the field of nutrition, public health, health promotion including community nutrition, as well as having an emergency nutrition sector coordination is an asset.
• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in Arabic is desirable.
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills, including participatory group discussion.
• Strong communication, advocacy and negotiation skills.
•  Familiarity with UNICEF CCC’s.
•  Be ready to immediately join the team.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

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. For this position, eligible and suitable females are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

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