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Nutrition Support Officer, Food Systems

Nairobi

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Grade: Junior level - LICA-8, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Nutrition
    • Food Security, Livestock and Livelihoods
  • Closing Date: 2024-11-01

Partner UNICEF
Job categories Health, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5323/29085
Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Kenya
Duty station Nairobi, Kenya
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-8
Duration 12 months
Application period 18-Oct-2024 to 01-Nov-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist - Food Systems, the Nutrition Officer will provide professional support and effective teamwork to support the implementation of the UNICEF food systems for children agenda.

Key Functions: 
  • Support evidence generation and analysis to implement UNICEF's work on Food Systems for children in Kenya.
  • Contribute towards compiling data and preparing knowledge and communication products.
  • Contribute to exchange of information, experiences, promote knowledge sharing with nutrition stakeholders to improve functioning of food system for children.
  • Analyze, synthesize and consolidate information from multiple sources.
  • Support UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children’s food environments in and around schools.
  • Support UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children's foods and positive food practices through supporting development of innovative programming and engagement with the private sector.
  • Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events etc.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education: 
  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Agricultural Science, Information/Knowledge Management, or related field is required. An Advanced University degree is highly desirable.

Experience:

  • 2 years’ experience in Health and Nutrition Programming, Agricultural Science, Food Systems or Knowledge Management is required.
  • Working experience in food marketing, legislation, school meals and/or obesity prevention is desirable.
  • Experience in implementing programs in liaison with the Kenya Government or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is desired.
  • Prior experience in research, data collection, reporting and communication with good writing skills, including analysis of information for the preparation of communication products such a landscape analysis is desired.
  • Experience working with the private sector is desired.
  • Good understanding of the local context is desired.
  • Experience working in a multi-national/multi-cultural environment is desired.
  • Proficiency in computer skills including use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., Power BI, mapping software such as ArcGIS, word processing, spread sheets, databases, Internet navigation etc is desired.

Languages: 

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.