FTA- Health & Nutrition Officer, NOB, Cayes, Haiti

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

In order to better support the Ministry of Health in the implementation of health and nutrition activities, it is necessary to strengthen the human resource capacity of the UNICEF les CAYES sub-office, with the fixed-term position at the NO2 level for health and nutrition program.

How can you make a difference?

The Health and Nutrition Officer will provide technical support to the health departments and partners in the planning, implementation, supervision and monitoring of health and nutrition activities such as prevention, management of acute malnutrition, maternal and child health including immunization, community health, as well as HIV / AIDS, in the departments of Sud, Grande-Anse, Nippes and Sud–Est in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition programme goals and strategy.

Based in Les Cayes, the incumbent may have to cover other departments and communes of the country according to the specific needs in an emergency.

KEY END-RESULTS

• Accurate information, data analysis, and documentation are timely made available to support situation analysis, sectoral input and reporting.
• Technical assistance are provided to the development and implementation of integrated CSD strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Work plan and objectives are effectively established, and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination in consultation with all relevant partners.
• Project efficiency and effectiveness are enhanced through effective implementation follow-up.
• Project implementation progress is monitored for adjustment and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Gender sex aggregated data and inputs provided relevant to the CSD programme
• Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for CSD.
• Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
• Up-to-date programme information is kept available, and reports are prepared and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the CSD programme through the effective implementation of the integrated monitoring system.
• Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination is 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).
• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

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

• Assists the preparation and periodic update of the Situation Analysis by compiling Health & Nutrition data, analysing and evaluating relevant information and providing technical input in a timely and accurate manner.
• Drafts chapters, prepare statistical data reports and assists with the preparation of sectoral input to the programme documents as required. Contributes to the consultation and coordination with key partners at all levels.

Technical assistance are provided in the implementation of integrated CSD approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Provides technical assistance in the integration of the Health & Nutrition programme with other sectors in collaboration with other UNICEF sectors, CSD, WASH, and programme communication
• Contributes to build on intersectoral experience and establishing partnerships to promote innovative approaches to address immediate and underlying determinants of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, recognizing that health and nutrition outcomes are not the results of action in CSD sectors alone.
• Assists in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the CSD programme to be implemented in the locality. Supports the improvement of programme delivery with emphasis on sustainability of intervention and community participation based on the Human Rights framework and cross-sector approach to programming and Community Capacity Development.
• Assume the leadership of the planning and monitoring of the clinics’ mobiles team in collaboration with other sectors (Wash, protection) and the health departments of South, Grand Anse and Nippes

Work plan and objectives are effectively implemented, and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination.

• Assists in the development of the sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for the 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 the teamwork of professional and support staff. Support maintenance of info system for monitoring gender sex aggregated data.
• Assists in the planning and organizing of training/development activities to upgrade the capacity of the Country Office staff as well as government and NGOs in the programme development, implementation and management of the CSD programme. Assists in Identifying training needs and conducts relevant orientation, workshop, training and learning/development activities for the staff as well as for government personnel and beneficiaries, in collaboration with knowledge institutions.

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

• Provides timely implementation follow-up, including monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, the flow of supply and non-supply assistance, and project status to build on project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in the identification and selection of CSD 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.

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

• Participates in 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 the CSD 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 the programme work plan as required.

Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for CSD

• Coordinating with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities, ensuring UNICEF and Government partners and all implementing partners’ accountability.
• Liaises with local authorities to ensure timely submission of financial requests and reports. Monitors disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments, and orientates and train Government and UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF supply and non-supply policies and procedures. Drafts financial status reports for management as required.

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

• Exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to the achievement of overall country programme objectives. Assists in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for CSD and to widen partnership with all stakeholder at national, regional, district, community and household levels as well as with funding partners including the private sector in order to accelerate the achievement of Health and Nutrition related SDGs goals.
• Keeps close contact with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, and exchange information on programme/project development and implementation. Shares knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.

Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses are effectively provided.

• Assists in the implementation of emergency preparedness plan relating to Health & Nutrition. In case of emergency, assists in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area.
• Provides assistance to the Country Office as required. In line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, strengthens partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors s within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).

Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished

• Performs any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required.

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.

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.
• Field work experience
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in French is required. Good working knowledge of English is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also 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.

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