Nutrition Officer, NOB (TA), New Delhi, South Asia Region (SAR), Post no. 103687 (This is a Temporary Appointment for 364 days and the vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only)

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For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE:

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, nutrition, 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.

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If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Nutrition and close supervision of Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officer – Monitoring and Evaluation for Integrated Management of Children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (IM-SAM) under Nutrition section will support the accomplishment of the stated key end-results by providing professional expertise and assistance in information/data collection, statistics and data analysis, monitoring & evaluation (M&E), establishing technology based information system in place for seamless data flow and reporting from field up to national level, preparation of reports, communication and partnership and M & E related capacity building of team and related partners.

In addition, this position is expected to focus on CMAM program monitoring data management and evidence, a key component of UNICEF’s COVID & Nutrition response.

Key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support National and State Government and partners with:

• Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation plan including reporting mechanism, robust ICT based information system and supportive supervision for quality implementation of IM-SAM program for states and national level is prepared and in place to provide strategic priority and realistic plan of activities for M&E.
• Development of strategy and direct oversights for timely collection and submission of the routine monitoring and reporting of key data and indicators on coverage, performance and supplies of the program.
• IM-SAM Performance as per agreed monitoring indicators are systematically monitoring for ensuring quality implementation and data for key indicators of the program quarterly and annual management plan and management reports are collected, analyzed and made available to reporting officer, management as appropriate.
• Provide support and facilitate evaluation (including costing), when required, is designed and carried out with quality process and products in line with priority and strategy. Effectively disseminated evaluation findings, recommendations are used to improve program performance.
• Support in carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities pertaining to IM-SAM program within the nutrition team, state offices and partners to stimulate joint engagement whenever required.

2. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation****:

• Provide technical assistance for establishing planning monitoring and evaluation activities for implementing and strengthening IM-SAM at national and state level and as planned within the nutrition section.
• In close consultation with supervisor and liaison with partners, make a professional contribution for formulation of the IM-SAM specific sound results-based programming process and collaborative working relations with partners and donors.
• In close coordination with partners, support program implementation activities including data collection and management of data are timely and effectively implemented that provide accurate and relevant data on key activities and results.

3. Situation Monitoring and Assessment:

• Assist the Nutrition Specialist in forging and establish partnerships for rapid assessments, concurrent monitoring and surveys. In coordination with other stakeholders, support the collection of identified indicators to improve integrated national and state level planning.
• Provide technical support in collecting and interpreting existing relevant key indicators and data effectively to guide the IM-SAM programming and operational approaches.
• Support the management in coordinating the monitoring and evaluation and information system related activities for implementing and strengthening IM-SAM in the country.

4. Program Performance Monitoring:

• Provide technical support to ensure that monitoring system for IM-SAM program ta national and state level are in place and that key quarterly and annual program indicators are tracked and analyzed, including those related to partnership initiative, and provide regularly to Nutrition Specialist and team to guide program and management decisions.
• Carry out data collection and analysis from field visits, standardizing them for IM-SAM programs across states to feed into program performance monitoring.
• Keep tracking of follow-up action based on management decisions resulting from performance monitoring and evaluation and meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on systemic issues, good practices or any other analysis or data related to program implementation and/or evaluation.

5. Evaluation:

• Provide technical support to ensure that evaluation design and management meet quality standards as outlined in UNICEF Program Policies and Procedures and related stand-alone Evaluation Technical Notes, when necessary seek expertise of knowledge institutions.
• Support extensive engagement with the donor, including the provision of reports and updates. Support to the donor-led external evaluation of UNICEF’s CMAM work – a key condition for possible future funding.
• Review and provide technical comments on draft evaluation reports. Contribute to the effective dissemination and sharing of knowledge, findings, conclusions, recommendations and lessons from evaluation to the intended audience.

6. M&E Capacity Building:

• Contribute in building M&E capacity of nutrition team colleagues, national partners and for implementation of interventions and activities in context of IM-SAM.
• Assist in facilitation of project management methodologies trainings and support the application by staff, counterparts and implementing partners.

7. Communication and Partnerships:

• Liaison with National Center of Excellence for SAM management and Ministry of Health on SAM-monitoring and data.
• Coordinates information and data sharing, compilation and reporting among development partners engaged in the IM-SAM network led by UNICEF.
• Facilitate learning from the results of monitoring and evaluation within the nutrition section for the IM-SAM, as well as among national partners and other key stakeholders, engaging more expertise from knowledge institutions.
• Support the section in establishing partnership and establish local contract with relevant institutions for strengthening the implementation of the project.
• Support establishment of reporting, logistics and supply chain and information management system for implementing and strengthening IM-SAM program.
• Provide oversight to providers and third parties of ICT based Management Information Systems and related services and products to program.

8. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic****, adjustments in delivery systems and protocols need to be made to ensure services are delivered with minimal risk of COVID transmission. Thus, the Nutrition Officer will also:

• Contribute to the reporting of the SAM/CMAM related global indicators and coordinate amongst the UNICEF field offices for the same on a monthly basis as part of Humanitarian Performance Management indicators
• Provide technical guidance to field office on making SAM programming, monitoring and reporting COVID sensitive.

To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

• A university degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Epidemiology, Statistics, Population Studies/Demography, development planning, planning, evaluation, survey implementation, advanced statistical research, information systems or other relevant disciplines is required.
• Two years of relevant professional work experience in program development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation and information management systems activities is required; experience within health/nutrition (HMIS) sector, especially with programs for management of children with Acute Malnutrition is an advantage.
• Experience in health/nutrition monitoring and evaluation program/project development and previous work experience in UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Experience in developing and managing Project and Activity Evaluation is an asset.
• Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Data Collection, Data management, Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation Process Management is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.

• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

  For every Child, you demonstrate…

Core Values (Required)

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Competency Areas (Level 1):

• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Demonstrates Self and Ethical Awareness
• Drive to Achieve Impactful Results
• Innovates and Embraces Changes
• Works Collaboratively with Others

• Thinks and Acts Strategically

• Manages Ambiguity and Complexity

View our competency framework 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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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

Remarks:

• This position is based in New Delhi (India).
• Selected applicant will have a 364 days Temporary Appointment contract.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment

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