Business Support Assistant (Nutritionist)

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This UNV assignment is part of WFP Lebanon – nutrition unit working on mainstreaming nutrition-sensitive programming across programme activities. Investments in nutrition-specific interventions to avert maternal and child undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies through community engagement and delivery strategies that can reach poor segments of the population at greatest risk can make a significant difference. If this improved access is linked to nutrition-sensitive approaches across multiple sectors such as—i.e, women's empowerment, agriculture, food systems, education, employment, social protection, and safety nets—they can greatly accelerate progress in countries with the highest burden of maternal and child undernutrition and mortality. The UN Volunteer will support the nutrition unit in the implementation of its nutrition-sensitive programming initiative for programme activities targeting food insecure refugees, extremely poor Lebanese communities, school-age children, and participants in livelihood and resilience programmes that seek to build resilience, assets and human capacity.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Nutrition, the National UN Youth Volunteer will:

• Support Head of Nutrition in reviewing the internally available nutrition-related data from Research, Assessment, Monitoring and (RAM) and Gender units and identify gaps that need to be addressed throughout the program activities. • Assist Head of Nutrition in the preparation of Gender/Nutrition study. • Assist Head of Nutrition in reviewing candidates from the Food System Challenge with the Livelihoods unit through Berytech. • As part of the team, the UNV will support the Head of Nutrition and nutrition assistant TDY in developing the three main thematic areas identified as priorities with the school based programme (SBP) unit : education, evidence generation, and partnerships. • Assist the Head of Nutrition in updating the nutrition directory and ensuring the nutrition folder is up to date, clean and organized as needed to ensure smooth access to various documentation. • Assist the Head of Nutrition in the development of the Lebanon CO nutrition strategy. • Contribute to the development of information, education, communication (IEC) material on nutrition to be shared with partners and internal staff as needed • Contribute to the preparation of nutrition education sessions for WFP staff according to a calendar of topics set in advance with Head of Nutrition and in collaboration with staff counselor. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Communication • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Commitment to continuous learning

community nutrition, or alternatively health/community-related projects. • Master’s degree in nutrition is preferable. • Motivated to contribute towards a healthier and more nutrition-sensitive approach in the humanitarian and development fields serve others. • Understanding or experience in community projects and project lifecycle. • Understanding of basic research principles, first experience in data analysis is desirable. • Exposure to implementation of national/international development program related to health-hygiene, public health, nutrition, Infant Young Child Feeding Practices or related areas. • Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; • Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; • Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; • Good writing and communication skills (including translation from English to Arabic and vice versa); excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in WFP Country Office – ACE building, Sin El Fil. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.