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Nutrition Officer

Bamako, Mali UNICEF
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali wishes to recruit for the following position:
Title: Nutrition Officer
Level: NOB (National Professional, Category B of the UN System)
Type of Appointment: Termporary Appointment (TA)
Duration: 364 jours
Section: Child Survival & Development
Duty Station : Kayes
Date of issue : 30 May 2012
Date of closure: 15 June 2012
I.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
Under the close supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition programme activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and commitment for enhancement of teamwork and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with country programme goals and strategy, with emphasis on addressing gender inequalities in UNICEF/Kayes Zone Office.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for management of acute malnutrition and promotion of infant and child young feeding practices (IYCF). Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives. Address gender inequalities and determinants of gender equality where relevant in implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Draft sound Nutrition programme budgets for review by the Nutrition Specialist.
Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including gender-specific monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Nutrition project status.
Analyze collected data and information and prepare progress reports using agreed upon gender indicators where needed; assist in draft changes in Management of acute malnutrition and IYCF inside the Nutrition project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action.
Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Nutrition project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., FLS, ProMS or VISION). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies
Compile Nutrition project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.
Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration, with particular emphasis on understanding gender inequalities and on practicing gender mainstreaming where applicable.
Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management,
Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Nutrition project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies,
Help coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Nutrition sector.
III. WORKING CONDITIONS
Post is office-based, with frequent travel within the country to collect information, monitor and evaluate programme implementation, and conduct periodic programme reviews; and occasional travel outside the country to attend regional meetings, training activities and/or for exchange visits.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education

University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s) or related technical field.
Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality is an asset.
Experience
At least two years of relevant progressively professional work experience at national level in nutrition programme design, administration, implementation monitoring and evaluation in the area of nutrition or in related field. Field work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Experience in monitoring gender inequalities and in programming interventions that reduce the disparities an asset.
Language(s)
Fluency in French and Good knowledge in English are required.
Good knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
IV. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with a detailed CV, a completed UN Personal History Form P-11 (available on Unicef’s website: https://www.malipages.comwww.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) and Candidate Self-Assessment Form (www.malipages.com/unicef/candidature_Nutrition.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Staff members and candidates with disabilities are considered on an equal basis with other staff members and candidates in the provision of access to equal employment opportunities, equal remuneration for work of equal value, and a safe and healthy working environment that is free from harassment and offers redress for grievances
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