Nutrition Specialist (Prevention of Chronic Malnutrition), P-3, Bamako (NETI)

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Job Summary

Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision the Nutrition Manager and under the guidance of the Chief of Child Survival Section, the position is accountable for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF's chronic malnutrition prevention activities, with a particular focus on the regions of Mopti and Sikasso and other areas with high prevalence of malnutrition. The objective of reducing the prevalence of chronic malnutrition and improving the public health and nutrition status of children under 2 through a multisectoral approach: promoting appropriate nutrition-specific actions, including support to appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and supplementation; as well as ensuring strong linkages with all nutrition-sensitive activities in other sectors, such as health, WASH, education and food security. The position is responsible for ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF's Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) and national and international humanitarian standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Expected Results
1. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates chronic malnutrition prevention activities, including micronutrient supplementation and infant and young child feeding programmes in emergency and non-emergency settings. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Develops the work plan for chronic malnutrition prevention activities and monitors compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved. Guides and supervises professional and support staff, and provides on-the-job training.
2. Ensure strong multisectoral links and integration with activities in other key sectors (health, WASH, education and food security) in chronic malnutrition prevention, both within UNICEF's programmation and with the Government and partner organizations. Document and share innovative multi-sectoral and nutrition specific chronic malnutrition models for learning and evidence building.
3. Undertakes field visits and surveys to monitor and evaluate chronic malnutrition prevention programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve programme delivery. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
4. Ensure the preparation of the Situation Analysis, nutrition surveys and studies and other data analysis exercises in relation to chronic malnutrition prevention. Participate in the formulation and development of chronic malnutrition prevention goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Review and evaluate the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of chronic malnutrition prevention in coordination and collaboration with government and other partners.
5. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new and innovative strategies, approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation with government and other partners for improving chronic malnutrition prevention activities delivery with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization. Ensure UNICEF Nutrition response supports community engagement, and as appropriate, participation in behaviour change communication and social mobilization based on the identified needs and priorities and the local context.
6. Interact with government and partners (including UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, etc.) in the different stages of the chronic malnutrition nutrition programme implementation to follow up on cooperation agreements, recommendations and other commitments for the chronic malnutrition response, including the development of national partners' capacity.
7. Represent UNICEF Nutrition Programme in national Nutrition coordination fora for chronic malnutrition prevention needs analysis and prioritisation, as well as for the definition of strategies and standards to ensure the promotion of appropriate chronic malnutrition prevention activities, in accordance with national and international standards.
8. Coordinate with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and that chronic malnutrition prevention activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments.
9. Participates in the preparation of all chronic malnutrition prevention programme reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Job Requirements

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education
Advanced university degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Work Experience
Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
Experience in emergency and development contexts and programme coordination
Experience working with government agencies, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs and communities in the field of Nutrition
Experience in other related sectors (WASH, health, food security, etc.) and experience in implementing multi-sectoral activities
Field work experience.

Language Proficiency
Fluency in French and English required.
Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Submission Guideline

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Health/Medical

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