Nutrition Officer

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

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. Equity 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. (Visit: https://www.unicef.org/philippines/)

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Health and Nutrition Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Nutrition Officer will:

• Provide sound professional technical assistance and advice on nutrition programming to the BARMM- Nutrition Council, BARMM Ministry of Health and its associated 5 provincial health offices to achieve results and targets as described in the Peace/Health and Nutrition Output plans and joint workplans (RWPs) with BARMM. • Apply core strategies to ensure results including advocacy, capacity development, social behaviour change (in cooperation with the C4D Officer), strategic partnerships, services delivery, use of data and innovation/technology as well as networking and team participation/collaboration.
• Monitor planning and implementation of the nutrition component results and targets (RAM and non-RAM indicators), working closely with the Cotabato-based Monitoring Officer for field-level data collection from specific municipal assessments, other surveys, as well as from routine reporting systems.
• Periodically update the analysis of bottlenecks and barriers to achieving planned results as well as progress in implementation of the Regional and Provincial Nutrition Action Plans and propose solutions to UNICEF and BARMM. • Organise quarterly reviews of progress in implementation of UNICEF-Government workplans and adjustment of activities or implementation modalities in the current changing COVID-19 context with government and CSO partners, updating nutrition components of RWPs at end year in cooperation with BARMM Ministry of Health. • Provide sound analysis and data for reporting to UNICEF and donors including age and gender disaggregated data, drafting donor reports and proposals and programme documents as required.
• Facilitate effective partnerships and collaboration for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking. • Identify, capture, synthesize, and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

Results/Outputs can be modified as appropriate; should not entirely mirror the task description but serve as a basis for workplan and deliverables

o To contribute to reducing the prevalence of malnutrition in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by providing professional, technical contributions to the planning, implementation, monitoring, management and coordination of nutrition specific activities as well as nutrition-sensitive interventions. The Nutrition Officer will support the Mindanao Field Office in the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Nutrition component of the Peace/Health and Nutrition Outputs and facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results in maternal, infant, child and adolescent nutrition.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Communication: good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to communicate and empathize with staff, military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

at the national and/or international level in Nutrition programme management (maternal and child nutrition), Nutrition field work experience in BARMM • or other relevant programmes; experience with Nutrition in emergencies would be an added advantage is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete) • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in UNICEF volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

-National UN Volunteer Specialist receives approximately PHP 36,997.67 as Monthly Living Allowance. -Provided with assignment travel cost and entry lumpsum if applicable. -Enrolled in health, life, disability insurance. -Applicable dependents (primary family unit, up to 3) are eligible for health insurance. -Entitled to annual leave, 2.5 days per month. -Provided with exit lumpsum to support transition at the end of assignment.

For more information about UNV Conditions of Service and Entitlements, please refer to the following:

-https://www.unv.org/become-volunteer/volunteer-your-country -https://www.unv.org/sites/default/files/unvpf/UNVcos2021%20Complete%20hi-res-final_compressed_30.08.2021.pdf