Nutrition Officer

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The Nutrition Cluster/Sector Coordination within the UNICEF office is currently facing a significant workload that exceeds the capacity of the existing Cluster Coordinator. To ensure the effective implementation and management of our nutrition cluster activities/functions, it is essential to request the support of a UN Volunteer (UNV) to assist in various technical, administrative, and secretariat areas. The scope and complexity of activities within the Nutrition Cluster have expanded significantly. The Cluster Coordinator is currently overwhelmed with responsibilities that include strategic planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The addition of a UN Volunteer will help distribute these tasks more effectively, ensuring that all critical areas receive adequate attention.

The UN Volunteer This help on data collection and analysis, preparation of technical reports, and support in the design of nutrition programs. Their expertise will enhance the quality and impact of our initiatives.

The UNV will help in administrative tasks such as organizing meetings, maintaining records, and managing communications are crucial for the smooth operation of the Nutrition Cluster. The UN Volunteer will take on these responsibilities, allowing the Cluster Coordinator to focus on higher-level strategic and technical duties.

The support of a UN Volunteer is essential to address the current workload challenges and to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Nutrition Cluster. Their contribution will enable the Cluster Coordinator to manage tasks more efficiently, improve program quality, and ensure that sectoral nutrition interventions reach those in need more effectively.

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Human nutrition (First preference), public health Nutrition, or relevant social science fields.

Competencies and values:

• Professionalism
•  Integrity
• Teamwork and respect for diversity
• Commitment to continuous learning
•  Communication: proven interpersonal skills
•  Adaptability and flexibility

Skills and experience:

• Nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care. Experience in nutrition/public health programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.

Source: https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1776920446480640

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