National Nutrition Expert, Long term Individual Contract on need basis (for Tajik nationals only), Tajikistan

Consultant Programme & Policy

Overview

Implement emergency nutrition interventions to help children and communities.

You have:

• University degree in one of the following fields: nutrition, public health, development or other related disciplines. A master’s/MSc in one of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• 2 years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration.
• Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes.
• UN security operations and guidelines knowledge.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English and Tajik is required. Fluency in Russian will be an additional asset.
• Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.

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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,

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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 favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards 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?

Under the supervision of and in regular consultation with the supervisor- Nutrition Expert implements country office emergency preparedness and response for nutrition. Responsible for the technical contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the emergency nutrition interventions to advance the survival and well-being of children and mothers and affected communities in an emergency situation.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Provides professional assistance in risk analysis to identify emergency-prone conditions/situations and contribute to early warning and timely emergency preparedness.
• Assists in the formulation of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies for the nutrition sector. Gathers information on best practices for nutrition in emergency situations for the preparation of contingency plans. Monitors compliance of the nutrition sector with emergency plans of action.
• Identifies formal and informal sources of information. Collects, interprets, and analyses all available data on the evolving emergency situation and its implications to the emergency operation in terms of nutrition. Keeps the effective flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency measures. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas
• Assists in organizing and conducting staff training for the office’s capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Provides briefing, as required. Participates in other relevant emergency training workshops and contributes to the enhancement of the emergency preparedness and response capability of the staff/partners in the nutrition sector.
• In the event of an emergency, promptly assists in implementing the initial operational tasks relating to emergency nutrition assistance. Immediately collects reliable information to verify the nature and extent of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations, and media.
• Assists supervisor with an assessment of local emergency situations. Visits the location to conduct an initial rough assessment of the magnitude of the crisis and its implications for children, mothers and the community in terms of nutrition.
• Assists with the assessment of the validity of the emergency preparedness plan and ability of the office vis-à-vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs. Provides input in and contributes toward determining priorities and an appropriate intervention by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies. Establishes contact with community groups, government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep the country office of emergency situations.
• Participates in Implementing the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary. Assists in identifying urgent staffing requirements. Follows up with the timely delivery of assistance and distribution of supplies and monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources. Identifies problems and constraints in project delivery. Sends daily situation reports to concerned parties.
• Participates in the implementation of plans of action and work plans for emergency projects. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Carries out project administration. Prepares inputs for appeals and updates for the nutrition sector related to emergencies. Coordinates with the nutrition team in the country office and others to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including humanitarian appeals and documents (e.g., pitch documents). Communicates and advocate on the situation and needs of children through local and international media, as appropriate.
• Collects and analyses lessons learnt from UNICEF's emergency operations experience and contributes towards the adoption of the best practices and standards for longer-term emergency interventions relevant for the nutrition sector. Assists in identifying longer-term requirements of the emergency intervention/operations.
• Works with other colleagues to make sure that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Assists in the preparation of sectoral input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and other related documents of the office’s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Provides technical input in the preparation of the Situation Analysis and the Country Programme document, as required.
• Any other duty as might be required by the supervisor.

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

• University degree in one of the following fields: nutrition, public health, development or other related disciplines. A master’s/ MSc, in one of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• 2 years of relevant professional work experience at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation or administration.
• Developing country work experience. Training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable.
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes.
• UN security operations and guidelines.
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian/emergency issues and response.
• UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions in international developing cooperation.
• Knowledge of the latest developments and trends in emergency preparedness and response management-related fields.
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize large amounts of work while under pressure.
• Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
• Politically and culturally sensitive, awareness of gender issues, with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Fluency (verbal and written) in English and Tajik is required. Fluency in Russian will be an additional asset.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit:

1. Cover letter/application/CV.

2. Financial quote for the consultancy in TJS per months.

Application:

Queries can be sent to [email protected] with the subject line "National Nutrition Expert, (for Tajik nationals only), Tajikistan". Applications must be received in the system by 8 April 2022 on our website.

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 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.

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