Jobs - 54525- Health&Nutrition Officer, TA (UNICEF)

Health&Nutrition Officer, TA (UNICEF)

Location :

Kyiv, UKRAINE

Type of Contract :

TA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

15-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

NO-B

Duration of Initial Contract :

11 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator, the Health & Nutrition Officer provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the crisis work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the preparation and periodic update of the Situation Analysis by compiling Health & Nutrition data, analysing and evaluating relevant information and providing the technical input in a timely and accurate manner. Drafts chapters, prepares statistical data reports, and assists with preparation of sectoral input to the programme documents as required. Contributes to the consultation and coordination with key partners at all levels.
Provides technical assistance in the integration of the Health & Nutrition programme with other sectors in collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, CSD, HIV/AIDS, WASH, and programme communication. Contributes to build on intersectoral experience and establish partnerships to promote innovative approaches to address immediate and underlying determinants of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition.
Assists in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Health & Nutrition programme implementation.
Assists in the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation and monitoring of sectoral project activities. Analyses data and information, and drafts progress reports; drafts changes in project work plans, as required. Monitors to ensure objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through effective coordination and collaboration, by participating in a teamwork of professional and support staff.
Provides timely implementation follow-up, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance, and project status to build on project efficiency and effectiveness.
Assists in identification and selection of Health & Nutrition supplies and equipment. Follows up on delivery of cash assistance and liquidation of advances and proper planning, delivery and use of supply component of the project. Ensures that activities are in accordance with plans of action. Records information on utilization of resources and distribution of supplies.
Participates in the field visits to UNICEF project sites for monitoring project activities and local conditions, and follows up with local government counterparts and other partners on project implementation. Assists in identifying necessary action for programme adjustments, acceleration, improvement and sustainability. Assists government counterparts and other partners in the planning and management of Health and Nutrition Programme.Reports to supervisor and/or Head of Office the outcome of programme monitoring and review meetings with Government counterparts and all other relevant partners. Drafts changes in programme work plans as required.
Coordinating with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities, ensures UNICEF and Government partner and all implementing partners accountability. Monitors disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments.
Assists in the implementation of emergency preparedness plan relating to Health & Nutrition. Assists in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area.

Competencies

1.Core Values (Required)

• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity

2. Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [II] • Working with People [I] • Drive for Results [I]

3. Functional Competencies (Required)

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I] • Analyzing [II]

• Applying Technical Expertise [II] • Learning and Researching [II]

• Planning and Organizing [II]

4. Technical Knowledge[1] [ ]

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required

Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for the Health & Nutritionprogramme
Mid-term Strategic Plan, Millennium Development Goals
Knowledge of some of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes (e.g., Health, Nutrition,
Health & Nutrition, CSD, PMTCT,HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH, EPI).

b) Common Technical Knowledge Required

Knowledge of theories and practices in:

Child and Maternal Nutrition and Health
Nutrition and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Public Health and Nutrition
Educational Interventions in Health and Nutrition Care
Environmental Health and Nutrition
Knowledge Management
Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate
Software packages
Gender equality and diversity awareness

General knowledge of:

Methodology of programme/project management
Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health & Nutrition

Knowledge of global health and nutrition issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches.

Policies and strategy to address national and global health and nutrition issues, particularly relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
Emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.

c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced

Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
UN security operations and guidelines.
UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.

[1] Reference to UNICEF and/or UN in terms of technical knowledge requirements (a and b above) are applicable only to those who are or have been the staff members of UNICEF or the UN common system.

Required Skills and Experience

EDUCATION:

University degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Water Sanitation, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Two years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health programmes. Professional work experience in a programme management function or a technical expert capacity in child survival & health care.

Experience of working in Emergency.

LANGUAGES:

Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTION

The deadline for submission of applications is 15 March, 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants that fulfil the above requirements are requested to complete a United Nations Personal History Form (P. 11) which is available at a web-site http://www.unicef.org/ukraine/p11.doc and submit it together with a CV and a cover letter describing your professional interests in working for UNICEF.

Please, indicate Health & Nutrition Officer (Kiev) in the subject.

Please, send the applications via the email at recruitment_kiev@unicef.org

or fax 380-44-230-2506.

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.