The United Nations Children’s Fund in Mali wishes to recruit for the following positions: 
Title:  Nutrition Officers (2)
Level:  NO-2
Type of Appointment:  Fixed Term
Duration:  01 year
Duty Station : Kayes (1) Sikasso (1)
Date of issue :15 August 2015
Date of closure:    21 August 2015
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Field Office, 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 Zone Office.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
Education:
University Degree 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 other health related science field is required.
Work Experience :
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at the international level and/or in a developing country is required. Experience in health/nutrition program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.
Language requirements
Fluency in French, English and local working language of the duty station.
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.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only shortlisted 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.