Consultancy: Nutrition in Emergency Specialist for Drought Response, Kenya Country Office, Nairobi

Support Nutrition in Emergency activities across Kenya for UNICEF

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Thursday 11 Aug 2022 at 20:55 UTC

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Overview

Support Nutrition in Emergency activities across Kenya for UNICEF

You have:

Master's Degree in human nutrition, preferably with corresponding degree in Public Health, Food Security, Medicine or another related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in similar emergency contexts and chronic vulnerable situations, with either UN and/or NGOs.
Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues is an asset.
Fluency in English required.
Experience in Malnutrition Programme communications, Social Behaviour Change in Nutrition.
Able to work within various teams and contribute to overall team success.
Able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Strength

How can you make a difference? (Please see attached TORs) TOR Nutrition Specialist for Drought Response.docx

Under the overall guidance of the Senior Emergency Specialist (P5), and technical guidance of Nutrition Manager (P4), support KCO Nutrition in Emergence Response activities across Kenya as per the CCCs and the Country Programme Response Plan.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Master's Degree in human nutrition, preferably with corresponding degree in Public Health, Food Security, Medicine or another related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional work experience in similar emergency contexts and chronic vulnerable situations, with either UN and/or NGOs.
Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues is an asset
Able to work within various teams and be able to contribute to the overall success of that team.
Able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Experience in Malnutrition Programme communications, Social Behaviour Change in Nutrition.
Fluency in English required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to adapt your approach in a fast-paced environment?	This question assesses your adaptability and problem-solving skills in emergency situations.	Provide specific examples where flexibility led to successful outcomes.
What strategies would you use to communicate effectively about malnutrition in a community setting?	Interviewers want to know how you tailor communication to different audiences to advocate for nutrition.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure collaboration among team members in high-stress situations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.