Ethiopie

UNICEF recruits 01 Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, P4

UNICEF recruits 01 Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, P4

UNICEF

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement

Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, P4, Addis Addis, Ethiopia, Fixed Term #68166
Job no: 543803Contract type: Fixed Term AppointmentLevel: P-4Location: EthiopiaCategories: Nutrition
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, Joy
How can you make a difference?
1. Management and advisory support to the ChiefProvide 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 toSchedule and performance standards, and report to Chief critical issues for timely action.Provide technical assistance and advice to colleagues in the section on all aspects of programming and implementation to enable them to achieve performance objectives.Perform the full duties of the Chief in his/her absence.
2. Programme development and planningProvide technical support and guidance on the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the nutrition sector/s to ensure comprehensive and current data on maternal and child nutrition is available to guide policy development as well as design and management of nutrition programmes/projects.
Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of nutrition programmes /projects.Formulate, design and prepare a sector of the nutrition programme proposal, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, Country Programme, and coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies, as well as national priorities, plans, and competencies.Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies, and implementation plans for the sector(s) based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for programme review and approval.
3. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of resultsPlan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in nutrition programmes.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual health reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action and interventions to achieve results.Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management. Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.Actively monitor programmes and projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners and 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.Plan, monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, and standards of accountability.Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources. · Prepare regular and mandated programme/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.
4. Advisory services and technical supportProvide advice to key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on nutrition-related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation, and delivery of results.
Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives for programme development, contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.
5. Advocacy, networking and partnership buildingBuild and strengthen strategic partnerships with nutrition/health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, allies, donors, and academia, through active networking, advocacy and effective communication. Build capacity, exchange knowledge and expertise, and/or promote cooperation and alliances to achieve programme goals on maternal and child rights as well as social justice and equity.
Prepare communication and information materials to highlight programme goals, achievements and/or needs to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programmes (maternal, newborn and child survival and development).
6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity buildingPromote critical thinking, innovative approaches, and good practices for sustainable nutrition programme/project initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.
Keep 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 programmes and projects.Organize, plan and/or implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients and stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health/nutrition related programmes/projects.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, nutritional epidemiology, or another health-related science field.
A minimum of Eight [8] of relevant professional experience in A minimum of eight years of professional experience in a developing country in one or more of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care.Experience in health/nutrition programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an assetDeveloping country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Core Competencies· Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)

· Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)
· Works Collaboratively with others (3)
· Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
· Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
· Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
· Drives to achieve impactful results (3)
· Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)
Functional Competencies· Analyzing (3)

· Deciding and Initiating action (2)
· Applying technical expertise (3)
To view our competency framework, please visit here.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Deadline: 20 Aug 2021 E. Africa Standard TimePOSTULER

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