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Nutriition Officer

Abeche (TCD)

  • Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
  • Location: Abeche (TCD)
  • Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
  • Occupational Groups:
  • Closing Date: Closed

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of field Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Nutrition Officer will:

  1. Participates in the formulation and development of the Nutrition program in Chad
  2. Contribute to the development of the work plan for the Nutrition program – and monitors compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved. Ensures the MoH partners training needs are met and provides on-the-job training.
  3. Provide technical support to frontline health staff working to ensure adequate Planning, implementation and monitoring assigned activities quality and to identify external support requirements as they emerge
  4. To ensure that clear work plans, and objectives are developed, and that regular supervision and reviews take place for direct reports
  5. Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders in nutrition.
  6. Participates with UNICEF/regional and district health authorities/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving UNT program delivery, with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization
  7. Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of Nutrition program in coordination and collaboration with regional and district health authorities and other partners
  8. Provides technical support to government and non-government organizations at the regional and district levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the Nutrition program. Plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for capacity building at the central, regional and district levels
  9. Undertakes field visits, and surveys across the Country –to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve program delivery.
  10. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Certify disbursement of funds, ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and those activities are within established HACT plan of action, and the program budget allotments.
  11. Coordinates activities and exchanges information/ideas with other programs to contribute to the achievement of overall country program objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
  12. As the post is technical, the Incumbent is expected to perform independently and to consult with the supervisor prior to any action related to the program and execute any additional tasks assigned and that contribute to the achievement of the Country Program results
  13. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

  14. Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
  15. Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
  16. Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
  17. Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
  18. Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
  19. Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments:
  • Advanced degree (At least a master’s degree or equivalent) in nutrition, epidemiology, public health (nurses, medical doctor) or a related field
Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:
  • At least two years overseas experience in managing nutrition program in the Developing World
  • Experience of program development, management and participatory planning methodologies
  • Proven experience in designing and managing nutrition program and management of severe acute malnutrition
  • Established excellence in written communication, including the preparation of complex documents to meet strict deadline
  • Strong personal communication and networking skills, ability to facilitate liaison between different sectors.
  • Good training skills, with a proven ability to build capacity of others in report writing
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people
  • Ability to organize and plan effectively
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines
  • Empathy with organisational goals
  • Able to travel in difficult conditions
Language skills:
  • French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise: Food safety and nutrition, Public health, Other health related experience Area of expertise details:
  • Advanced computer skills, especially advanced use of MS
Driving license: No Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ?

Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte crée, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler.

* Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ?

Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler.

Date limite pour postuler : 11-03-2020

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