Jobs in Nairobi: Nutrition Officer, Nairobi

• Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
• Country: Kenya
• City: Nairobi
• Office: UNICEF Nairobi
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Closing date: Wednesday, 9 November 2016

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Job no: 499931
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Kenya
Categories: Nutrition
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Position
Under the guidance of the Nutrition Systems Specialist, responsible for the development, planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of specific Nutrition components of the Child Survival and Development Programme, particularly those related to supporting the development of a functional and sustainable nutrition information systems to inform and monitor accelerated cover and reduction of disparities in nutrition. The incumbent of the post will be an active member of inter-sectoral teams and interagency coordination on issues related to nutrition and will play a key role in supporting capacity of partners to implement a sustainable nutrition information system.
Key Expected Results
Supporting capacity of partners to Implement a sustainable nutrition information system.
Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

1. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling data, analyzing and writing sections of the Analysis.
2. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned programmes related to nutrition information system in Kenya. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and/or takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in both within UNICEF and within other UN agencies.
3. Assists government authorities in planning and organizing training programmes. Identifies training needs and objectives for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability.
4. Contributes to nutrition related input for the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, and other programme documents, as required.
5. Meets with national agencies covering the management of programmes. Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements.
6. Participates in inter-sectoral collaboration with other programme colleagues.
7. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes and contributes to periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition information systems.
8. Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to supervisor, Section Chief or Representative, as required.
9. Participates in the development of the nutrition and Child Survival and Development workplan, contributes to the achievement of specific assigned objectives.
10. Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the computerized programme system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
11. Prepares programme/project status reports required for management, Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in Nutrition or equivalent background in Nutrition, Health or related technical field.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies
Formulating Strategies & Concepts, Level 1
Analyzing, Level 2
Applying Technical Expertise, Level 2
Learning & Researching , Level 2
Planning & Organizing, Level 2
Technical Knowledge
Nutrition Information Systems, including data base management, survey methodology and regional information systems in health and food security.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.