Deadline extended: Health and Nutrition Officer, NO-B (TA, 364 days) Chisinau, Moldova - for Moldova nationals only

Contract

This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 contracts.

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, health

The conflict in Ukraine has created a regional humanitarian crisis. Moldova is one of the main refugee-hosting countries and a transit country for onwards. As of 22 June 2022, over 500,000 refugees arrived from Ukraine through official border crossing points with Ukraine with over 82,000 remaining in the country.

The Government of Moldova has declared its readiness to receive tens of thousands of refugees from Ukraine and is cooperating with the UN, local and international organizations to respond to the unfolding crisis. The Government has set up a Crisis Management Centre under the Prime Minister’s Office and a series of emergency accommodation centres are being established to support arrivals from Ukraine. Coordination is ongoing with partners (including new ones that are arriving), to ensure interventions are complementary to the response of the Government.

In this emergency, it is critical to support the Programme actions, including establishment of essential healthcare and nutrition services that have been identified within preparedness, emergency response and early recovery.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Health Specialist, 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 work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy.

KEY END-RESULTS

1. Accurate information, data analysis, and documentation are timely made available to support situation analysis, sectoral input and reporting.

2. Technical assistance are provided to the development and implementation of integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.

3. Work plan and objectives are effectively established and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination in consultation with all relevant partners.

4. Project efficiency and effectiveness are enhanced through effective implementation follow-up.

5. Project implementation progress is monitored for adjustment and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Gender sex aggregated data and inputs provided relevant to the Health & Nutrition programme

6. Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.

7. Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.

8. Up-to-date programme information is kept available and reports prepared and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the Health & Nutrition programme by the effective implementation of integrated monitoring system.

9. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with

effective coordination are provided and in line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors strengthened within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). 10. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.

JOB GRADE FACTORS

• The scope of the job duties ranges from methodical data collection to effective monitoring and analysis of project implementation, with limited decision-making on project strategy, development, management and evaluation. The nature of the job is mostly contributory technical work requiring substantive technical analysis and professional knowledge of the functional area. The work makes substantial contribution to the achievement of planned objectives of the project teams and the Section at the solid professional quality level. The supervisor guides and oversees the work process, progress and end-results.
• Accountability must be ensured by the review of appropriateness and completeness of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments.
• Technical expertise is required to analyse data and background information in direct support of the Situational Analysis and updates.
• The job requires professional judgement to interpret and apply guidelines correctly; If necessary, recommends deviations from guidelines to programme/project officers, as appropriate.

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

• University degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Water Sanitation, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
• 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 or Public Health.
• Field work experience is an asset.
• Experience of working in emergency is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Romanian and working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Russian or another official UN language is considered a strong asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate

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

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (2)
• Learning and Researching (2)
• Planning and Organizing (2)

Technical Knowledge

a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required

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

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.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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:

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.