BACKGROUND
Since
January 2015, UNICEF is supporting the government of Malawi to respond to
devastating floods characterised as the worst in a decade which resulted in
widespread destruction of national infrastructure and community livelihoods in
15 of the 29 districts of the country. The nutrition cluster led by the
Department of Nutrition and HIV/AIDS (DNHA) became operational for the first
time in Malawi following the declaration of the floo
January 2015, UNICEF is supporting the government of Malawi to respond to
devastating floods characterised as the worst in a decade which resulted in
widespread destruction of national infrastructure and community livelihoods in
15 of the 29 districts of the country. The nutrition cluster led by the
Department of Nutrition and HIV/AIDS (DNHA) became operational for the first
time in Malawi following the declaration of the floo
ds emergency. As a global
nutrition cluster lead, UNICEF Malawi is playing a duo role of supporting the
DNHA to effectively coordinate the implementation of cluster-wide deliverables
as well as ensuring the delivery of UNICEF specific outputs related to the core
commitments for children (CCC) in emergencies.
The
impact of the flood emergency on nutritional status is more apparent after 2-3
months. There is also looming emergency due to food insecurity in 17 districts
according to MVAC. Thus, UNICEF Malawi is recruiting an emergency nutrition consultant
to continue support its contribution to cluster activities aimed at delivering
lifesaving nutrition interventions to children and women in affected districts
in a manner consistent with international standards.
impact of the flood emergency on nutritional status is more apparent after 2-3
months. There is also looming emergency due to food insecurity in 17 districts
according to MVAC. Thus, UNICEF Malawi is recruiting an emergency nutrition consultant
to continue support its contribution to cluster activities aimed at delivering
lifesaving nutrition interventions to children and women in affected districts
in a manner consistent with international standards.
PURPOSE
Under
the general guidance of the Chief of Nutrition, the incumbent will be
responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of UNICEF’s national and sub-national emergency nutrition activities
in response to the floods disaster.
the general guidance of the Chief of Nutrition, the incumbent will be
responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of UNICEF’s national and sub-national emergency nutrition activities
in response to the floods disaster.
MAIN
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Ensure
that UNICEF’s interventions are in conformity with the CCC and SPHERE
Standards including existing government policy guidance, technical
standards, gender and human rights legal obligations. - Conduct
analytical interpretation of best available information in order to
benchmark progress of the emergency response over time. That is –
monitoring indicators (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost)
of service delivery and track the progress in implementation, address
bottlenecks, issues impeding sector response.
3.Support UNICEF
country office to ensure regular reporting against cluster indicators to
improve effectiveness and efficiency of the emergency response.
country office to ensure regular reporting against cluster indicators to
improve effectiveness and efficiency of the emergency response.
4.Contribute to the
preparation of situation reports, sector reviews, preparation of programme,
funding proposals and donor reports.
preparation of situation reports, sector reviews, preparation of programme,
funding proposals and donor reports.
5.Ensure that
interventions meet quality standards, in terms of clear goals definition,
appropriate strategic choices and concrete results to be achieved in line with
the CCC and suggest corrective measures if required.
interventions meet quality standards, in terms of clear goals definition,
appropriate strategic choices and concrete results to be achieved in line with
the CCC and suggest corrective measures if required.
6.Identify supply needs
for UNICEF response and coordinate with country office staff for timely release
and delivery of lifesaving supplies ensuring proper and timely accountability
in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures.
for UNICEF response and coordinate with country office staff for timely release
and delivery of lifesaving supplies ensuring proper and timely accountability
in accordance with UNICEF policies and procedures.
7.Undertake field
visits in affected areas to monitor implementation of emergency interventions
by implementing partners and provide technical assistance to the field hubs in
Blantyre and Zomba as requested and travel to the field to fill gaps as required
visits in affected areas to monitor implementation of emergency interventions
by implementing partners and provide technical assistance to the field hubs in
Blantyre and Zomba as requested and travel to the field to fill gaps as required
8.Establish and
maintain regular contacts with DNHA and implementing partners and participate
in coordination meetings and follow up on implementation of recommendations and
agreements
maintain regular contacts with DNHA and implementing partners and participate
in coordination meetings and follow up on implementation of recommendations and
agreements
9.Assist country office
staff to identify capacity building needs and support the development of a plan
and participate in emergency nutrition capacity building activities.
staff to identify capacity building needs and support the development of a plan
and participate in emergency nutrition capacity building activities.
10.Ensure the alignment
of emergency interventions with the existing community based nutrition
programme (SUN-NECS) as a critical transition from response to early recovery
and community resilience.
of emergency interventions with the existing community based nutrition
programme (SUN-NECS) as a critical transition from response to early recovery
and community resilience.
DELIVERABLES
·
Monthly UNICEF reports including SITREPS, EMT and donor reports are promptly
prepared and submitted TO the chief of nutrition
Monthly UNICEF reports including SITREPS, EMT and donor reports are promptly
prepared and submitted TO the chief of nutrition
·
Monthly reports based on SWOT analysis assessing the state of implementation of
emergency nutrition services in camps and affected communities are prepared and
presented to the cluster
Monthly reports based on SWOT analysis assessing the state of implementation of
emergency nutrition services in camps and affected communities are prepared and
presented to the cluster
·
Monthly cluster activities are monitored on the ground and the response and
early recovery components of the cluster plan are constantly reviewed, updated
to adequately, effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of affected
communities both in terms of timing and quality execution.
Monthly cluster activities are monitored on the ground and the response and
early recovery components of the cluster plan are constantly reviewed, updated
to adequately, effectively and efficiently respond to the needs of affected
communities both in terms of timing and quality execution.
·
Monthly field mission reports and updates on progress in programme
implementation
Monthly field mission reports and updates on progress in programme
implementation
PAYMENT
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE
·
April fee – upon completion of April deliverables
April fee – upon completion of April deliverables
·
May fee – upon completion of May deliverables
May fee – upon completion of May deliverables
·
June fee – upon completion of June deliverables
June fee – upon completion of June deliverables
·
July fee – upon completion of July deliverables
July fee – upon completion of July deliverables
·
August fee – upon completion of August deliverables
August fee – upon completion of August deliverables
·
September fee- upon completion of September deliverables
September fee- upon completion of September deliverables
·
October fee- upon completion of October deliverables
October fee- upon completion of October deliverables
·
November fee- upon completion of November deliverables
November fee- upon completion of November deliverables
·
December fee- upon completion of December deliverables
December fee- upon completion of December deliverables
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
·
An Advanced University Degree or higher in nutrition, public health,
nutritional epidemiology, food security, global/international health and
nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, or other health
related science field is required
An Advanced University Degree or higher in nutrition, public health,
nutritional epidemiology, food security, global/international health and
nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, or other health
related science field is required
·
A minimum of five years of professional experience in nutrition, public health,
related research or planning and management in relevant areas of maternal,
infant and child nutrition, at the international level and of which 2 years
were in an emergency environment.
A minimum of five years of professional experience in nutrition, public health,
related research or planning and management in relevant areas of maternal,
infant and child nutrition, at the international level and of which 2 years
were in an emergency environment.
·
Recent experience in Nutrition in Emergency programmes including, but not
limited to, recent experience in Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition and
Moderate Acute Malnutrition, including Therapeutic Feeding Program (TFP) and
Supplementary Feeding Programmes (SFP), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF),
Micronutrients, Supplementation.
Recent experience in Nutrition in Emergency programmes including, but not
limited to, recent experience in Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition and
Moderate Acute Malnutrition, including Therapeutic Feeding Program (TFP) and
Supplementary Feeding Programmes (SFP), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF),
Micronutrients, Supplementation.
·
Knowledge of and experience with the products and treatment protocols being
used in CMAM programmes.
Knowledge of and experience with the products and treatment protocols being
used in CMAM programmes.
·
Knowledge and experience with IYCF in Emergency is an asset.
Knowledge and experience with IYCF in Emergency is an asset.
·
Experience in nutrition programmes communications (C4D).
Experience in nutrition programmes communications (C4D).
·
Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the
language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an
asset.
Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the
language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an
asset.
Qualified
candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form
(which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html
) quoting the indicative fee range (Applications submitted without a fee/ rate
will not be considered), as well as the consultancy title to: hrmalawi@unicef.org
candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form
(which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html
) quoting the indicative fee range (Applications submitted without a fee/ rate
will not be considered), as well as the consultancy title to: hrmalawi@unicef.org
All
applications should be submitted by 21 April 2015.
applications should be submitted by 21 April 2015.
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of the organization.
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of the organization.
