UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund Consultancy Job Vacancy in Rwanda

vely support the on-site
humanitarian response to meet the immediate needs of the affected population.

• Provide
  technical assistance to assess the women and child nutrition situation.
• Develop
  strategies and implementation frameworks (revised annual work plan) in
  consultation with key partners such as the UN partners (WFP, WHO), the MOH
  and NGO Partners
• Provide
  technical assistance to government officials and partners in the
  delivering a comprehensive package of nutrition services (e.g. infant and
  young child feeding practices, micronutrient supplementation, treatment of
  acute malnutrition) as per national/international standards.
• When
  countries have not been cluster activated the candidate will provide
  technical support to the Government to ensure adequate coordination with
  key stakeholders
• Support
  country teams with the identification of key partnerships for
  implementation of priority actions
• Follow
  up on implementation of the revised nutrition AWP
• Undertake
  frequent field visits to all affected sites to monitor implementation of
  activities
• Identify
  opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed
• Monitor
  and document the current nutrition situation to feed into project
  proposals and reporting documents.

• Provide
  support as required to the UNICEF office in the home country or to the
  NYHQ.

• Advanced
  university degree in Public Health and/or Medical Sciences.
• Five
  years of progressively responsible professional work experience in
  humanitarian situations in developing countries in the field of nutrition
  in emergencies
• Fluency
  in English (verbal and written) and French.

• Ability
  to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in
  writing; effectively presenting thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise,
  and readily understood manner.
• Listen
  to and acknowledges others’ perspectives and views.
• Builds,
  maintains, and leverages a diverse network of contacts, strategic
  partnerships and alliances with donors, as well as other UN Agencies,
  NGOs, intergovernmental organisations, international financial
  institutions, media and civil society.

• Energizes,
  inspires, and develops others by creating a shared vision, demonstrates
  model performance and professionalism, and recognizes and rewards results.
• Cooperates
  and works effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals
  respecting different gender, culture, opinions, values, perspectives,
  ideas, skills, expertise, knowledge, and experiences

• Able
  to make effective, realistic, and impactful decisions based on limited
  information and time, logical inferences, experiences, and the consideration
  of implications, alternatives, and consequences.

• Works
  effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously in an emergency setting
  and adapts to changing demands and circumstances;
• adaptable
  and ready to travel with little or short notice.

• Performs
  effectively in unstable, uncertain, or potentially dangerous environments
  while maintaining physical and mental health.

• Commitment
• Diversity
  and Inclusion
• Integrity

• Communication
• Working
  with People
• Drive
  for Results

• This
  is a consultant position. The contract may be renewed after the initial
  period based upon performance and funding situation.
• HSP
  will be based in the home country and competitive salary will be offered.