Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
Location: Gaziantep
Grade: Mid level – P-3, International Professional – Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
Nutrition
Project and Programme Management
Closing Date: 2024-10-17
UNICEF is looking to hire a passionate and dedicated Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster), to join the MENA Regional Office outpost in Gaziantep, Türkiye.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
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For every child, Hope
Organizational context:
Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Specialist, P4, the Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster) P3, is responsible for providing support to the nutrition programme and cluster coordination, development and monitoring of the UNICEF nutrition humanitarian response programme in the Northwest Syria. The post will lead the nutrition programme implementation and nutrition cluster coordination to ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, and adequate nutrition response by all programme and cluster members.
Purpose of the job:
Under the direction and guidance of the Health and Nutrition Specialist (P4), the Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster), level 3 leads a dual role of Nutrition Specialist and the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator for NWS. The Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster) provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming cycle (development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes. The Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster) will serve as the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator for NWS and facilitate a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective nutrition response by Cluster partners and linkages with other clusters.
How can you make a difference?
The post holder’s main tasks and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following as summarized into the two sectors:
1. UNICEF Nutrition Program Management and Response:
Support to programme development and planning.
Programme management, coordination, partnerships, monitoring and delivery of results.
Technical and operational support to programme implementation.
2. Nutrition Cluster Coordination for Northwest Syria Program
Support to cluster coordination.
Needs assessment and analysis.
Technical and operational support to cluster coordination and function.
Accountability to affected populations.
The full description of responsibilities for this assignment are outlined in this vacancy announcement document: Download File Vacancy Announcement – Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster), P3 – FT, Gaziantep, Türkiye (#129279).pdf
Impact of Results
The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Nutrition Specialist (Programme and Cluster) to the preparation, planning and implementation of nutrition programmes and in the nutrition cluster coordination contributes to and accelerates the national development efforts to improve the nutritional status of mothers, infants and children in the country. This in turn contributes to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide programme services to mothers and children that promotes greater social equity in the country. They also contribute to the predictability and accountability of humanitarian action, in line with the aims of the cluster approach and IASC principles, and ensures that the humanitarian response is well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, effective and builds the resilience of the affected population enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to fulfill its commitments as Cluster Lead Agency, in line with the CCCs.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, humanitarian assistance and development or another health-related social science field.
Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in one of the following areas is required: nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care.
Experience in cluster coordination or working in the humanitarian coordination system, is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.
Desirables:
Relevant experience in health/nutrition programme/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.
Experience in humanitarian contexts is required. Experience in development contexts is an added advantage.
Direct, practical experience in the design, implementation and/ or coordination of nutrition interventions through community-based platforms, and effective intersectoral collaboration is strongly desired.
Prior experience in partnership development and management, including bilateral donors, foundations and civil society is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
i) Core Values
Care
Respect
Integrity
Trust
Accountability
Sustainability
ii) Core Competencies
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
Works Collaboratively with Others (1)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
Drives to Achieve Impactful Results (1)
Manages Ambiguity and Complexity (1)
iii) Coordination Competencies
Applies Humanitarian Principles, Standards and Guidelines (1)
Applies Key NiE Concepts and Tools (1)
Operates Safely and Securely (1)
Demonstrates Commitment to a Coordinated Response (1)
Promotes Cooperation and Collaboration (1)
Demonstrates Accountability (1)
Promotes Inclusion (1)
Provides Influential and Strategic Leadership (1)
Analyses and Communicates Information (1)
Supports Resource Mobilization (1)
Advocates for Improved Nutritional Outcomes (1)
Monitors the Response (1)
Strengthens National Capacity to Respond and Lead (1)
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UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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