If you are a
committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting
difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization
would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF
has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote
children’s survival, protection and developm
ent. The world’s largest provider
of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and
nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and
girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals,
businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of
the Position
The Nutrition
Manager reports to the Chief CSD (Level 5) for guidance and general
supervision. The Specialist supports the Chief in managing the Section,
contributing to knowledge management/innovation and developing/preparing
nutrition programs/projects. The Specialist provides authoritative technical
guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to
facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable
results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programs/projects according to
plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM)
and UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability
framework.
Key
Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
1. Management and/or
advisory support to the Chief
advice to the Chief in establishing the annual work plan including developing
strategies and determining priorities/targets and performance measurements.
Coordinate work progress monitoring and ensure results are achieved according
to schedule and performance standards and report to Chief critical issues for
timely action.
technical assistance/advice to colleagues in the Section on all aspects of
programming and implementation to enable colleagues to achieve
program/performance objectives
the full duties of the Chief in his/her absence.
2. Program
development and planning
and/or provide technical support/guidance to the preparation/design and
conduct/update of situation analysis for the nutrition sector/s to ensure
timely comprehensive and current data on maternal and child nutrition are
available to guide policy and development, design and management of nutrition
programs/projects. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program
management, efficiency and delivery.
Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of nutrition
programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare nutrition (and/or large
sector/s) of programs/projects proposal, ensuring alignment with the overall
UNICEF’s Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN
Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national
priorities, plans and competencies.
Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation
plans for the sector/s based on results-based planning terminology and
methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and
approval.
closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners
to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national
priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable
results.
authoritative technical and operational support throughout all stages of
programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of
programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as
planned and allocated.
3. Program
management, monitoring and delivery of results
and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring
benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and
measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and
delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector/s in
nutrition programs.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and
annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to
determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps,
strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and
use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to
achieve goals.
Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or
exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify
bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues
and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
monitor and certify and control the optimum/appropriate use of program
resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance
with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments,
standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and
liquidation of resources
mandated and key program/project reports for donors and other partners to keep
them informed of program progress.
4. Advisory services
and technical support
advice to key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other
country office partners/donors on policies, strategies and best practices and
approaches on health and related issues to support program development
planning, management, implementation and delivery of results.
Participate in program strategic discussions/planning to provide
technical advice/contribute to policy discussions and agenda setting to promote
health/nutrition interventions especially in the areas of gender, emergency
preparedness and maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition.
policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use,
information and/or consideration.
Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives program development
and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where
designated.
5. Advocacy,
networking and partnership building
and strengthen strategic partnerships with nutrition/health sector government
counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia
through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build
capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and/or promote cooperation and alliances
to achieve program goals on maternal/children rights and social justice/equity.
communication and information materials to highlight program goals,
achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances
and support fund raising for nutrition programs (maternal, newborn and child
survival and development).
Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT)
discussions and planning on health and related issues to ensure organizational
position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the
UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with
inter-agency partners/colleagues UNDAF planning and preparation of nutrition
programs/projects.
6. Innovation,
knowledge management and capacity building
critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable
health programs/projects initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory
services.
abreast, research, benchmark and implement best and cutting edge practices in
health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best
practices and knowledge learned.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce
innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of
sustainable programs and projects.
Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance
the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on
health/nutrition related programs/projects.
Qualifications
of Successful Candidate
Advanced University Degree in nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, public
health, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research,
policy and/or management, or other health related science field is required.
minimum of 8 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition
planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, newborn and child
nutrition health care at the international level some of which preferably in a
developing country is required.
Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and
management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN
language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian) or a local language is an
asset.
Competencies
of Successful Candidate
Core Values
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Core
competencies
Communication – Level II
with People – Level II
for Results – Level II
Functional
Competencies
and supervising – Level I
Formulating strategies and concepts – Level II
Analyzing – Level III
Relating and networking – Level II
Deciding and Initiating action – Level II
Applying technical expertise – Level III
To view our
competency framework, please click here.
REMARKS: This is a
re-advertisement. Candidates who applied previously will be considered and need
not re-apply.
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 our
organisation.
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 our
organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=498898