Health & Nutrition Specialist, NO3, Fixed Term, Ashgabat, for nationals of Turkmenistan only

Contract

This is a NO-3 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-3 contracts.

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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 fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. Equity accelerates progress towards the goals of the 2030 agenda and realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan is looking for a passionate professional, who will support the development and preparation of the Health and Nutrition programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the progress of health and nutrition programmes/projects within the country programme.

Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Representative, the Specialist will be accountable for effective technical leadership and programme management of Health and Nutrition component and to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including contribution to the attainment of health-related Sustainable Development Goals agenda.

Summary of key functions and accountabilities:

Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Areas of major duties include:

• Health and Nutrition programme development, planning and implementation
• Health and Nutrition programme component management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Networking and partnership building on Health and Nutrition
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

Key accountabilities and expected results:

1. Timely sectoral analysis, input and support contribute to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update for effective Health and Nutrition programme planning, development and management.
2. Quality technical contributions are made to the development and implementation of Integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership.
3. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, implementation support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through application of technical expertise.
4. Health and Nutrition programme implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
5. Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at various stages of the Health and Nutrition programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
6. Effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are kept maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
7. Required Health and Nutrition programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.

Please read the detailed list of accountabilities/duties/tasks in the attached Job profile of the post. Health and Nutrition Specialist_NO3.pdf

The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Specialist to the Health and Nutrition programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve health outcomes and universal access to quality health services. Success in Health and Nutrition programme and initiatives in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that ensure survival and development of all children in the country.

To qualify as Health and Nutrition Specialist, you will have...

Education

Advanced 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

At least five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programme implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian and Turkmen will be considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values:

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

The competencies required for this post are….

Core competencies (Required)

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing (3)
• Deciding and Initiating Action (2)
• Applying Technical Expertise (3)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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 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.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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