Junior Associate Nutrition Officer
Assist in managing beneficiary data and support the nutrition unit
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Overview
Assist in managing beneficiary data and support the nutrition unit
You have:
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in Nutrition/Public Health/Social Sciences/Community Development.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture (i.e., studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
- Knowledge or interest in managing beneficiary data with the use of a software application.
Contract
This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.
WFP provides support to vulnerable populations (pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls and children 6-23 months) by encouraging them to attend health and nutrition services, in addition to electronic vouchers for specialized nutritious foods. These beneficiaries are managed in a corporate platform called SCOPE. Beneficiary data is updated in SCOPE monthly, and electronic vouchers sent to qualified beneficiaries’ electronic voucher cards for them to redeem at a designated retail shop closer to the facilities where they attend health services. Promotion for consumption of nutritious foods is also carried out through Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC).
Under the direct supervision of the Tamale Sub-Office Nutritionist, the UN Youth Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Assist in managing beneficiary data in SCOPE (updating beneficiary information, manual re-enrolment and other related functions) • Provide support to the nutrition unit in carrying out demand creation for locally available and fortified nutritious foods. • Any other duties as determined by supervisor
Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Creativity Ethics and Values Integrity Knowledge Sharing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Technological Awareness Working in Teams
Demonstrated interest and/or experience (up to 2 years) in Nutrition/Public Health/Social Sciences/Community Development. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of an-other culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded • Knowledge or interest in managing beneficiary data with the use of a software application.
Consumer inflation rate in 2020 was 10.4% and projected to reduce to an average of 8.0% in 2021. Huge disparities exist between the North and South, urban and rural households on poverty, access to potable water, electricity and housing. Majority (79.5 percent) of urban house-holds drink sachet water whilst tube wells are most popular in the Upper West (77.6 percent) and Upper East (73.4 percent) regions. More rural households (57.9 percent) own dwelling units compared to 31.4 percent in urban settings2. About 66 percent of households in the northern region has access to electricity (National Grid) compared to 93.7 percent in the Greater Accra region2.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks in a short time? | This assesses your multitasking ability and how you prioritize tasks under pressure. | Highlight a specific instance where you successfully managed competing priorities and the outcome. |
| How would you promote the consumption of nutritious foods in a community? | This question explores your creativity and knowledge in nutrition promotion strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about your experience working with diverse populations. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software applications are you familiar with for managing data? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working with vulnerable populations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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