Nutrition Programme Specialist

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

In nutrition, WFP coordinates with MoH with the implementation of a Community Education Strategy seeking to aboard all levels, individual, interpersonal, community and social to increase the demand of quality health and nutrition public health services. WFP Also promotes the transformation of gender relations through community-based work to increase knowledge related to gender equality and women's empowerment. WFP as part of the UN System in Guatemala is working in the response against COVID19 in Guatemala specially because of the high percentage of malnutrition in children at national level, which increases even more their vulnerability in this pandemic.

Under the direct supervision of Head of nutrition Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Support the implementation of life cycle approach programmes for the prevention of malnutrition and food insecurity in nutritional vulnerable population (pregnant and lac-tating women and adolescent girls (PLWG), children aged 6 – 59 months, people living with HIV) and school children, with gender and protection lens in WFP´s projects. • Support nutrition unit to finalize report and one pager document of the “Capacity build-ing to prevent chronic malnutrition in Totonicapan: Results on on growth, stunting prevalence and dietary intake. In work together with the Institute of Public Health Nu-trition of Mexico, CO and RBP. Support the development of other studies related to nutrition and food security topics. • Support the integration of nutrition sensitive activities across WFP´s programmes. • Through supporting knowledge management of the country office, especially in rela-tion to WFP related interventions, ensure appropriate reports are done and submitted timely. • Support the preparation of funding proposals and donor reports with Donor Relations Officer and prepare nutrition related communication and advocacy materials. • Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to pre-pare for and respond to nutrition needs, for example the production and review of training materials. • Support the publication and dissemination of specific project reports, implementation guidelines, manuals and SBCC materials, and any other required materials in coordi-nation with communication unit, key stakeholders and cooperating partners.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Working in Teams

nutrition, public health management, development projects, analysis information. Experience working in partnership with NGOs, government and civil society; nutrition survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis is an asset;· Experience in nutrition-sensitive programmes

· Good knowledge of nutrition and recent information in the field; · Knowledge of research methods and monitoring and evaluation standards is desirable; · Advanced computer skills with at least intermediate proficiency in windows-based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software (i.e. EPI Info); · General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures govern-ing administration is highly desirable; · In-depth knowledge of relevant field of specialization (nutrition, public health, devel-opment, education or other) is an asset; · Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative health/nutrition survey techniques is an added value; · Ability to establish and maintain good working relations and team work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize and the Caribbean to the northeast, Honduras to the east, El Salvador to the southeast and the Pacific Ocean to the south. With an estimated population of around 17.2 million, it is the most populous country in Central America. Guatemala is a representative democracy; its capital and largest city is Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City. Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America and in recent decades has had relatively stable economic growth. Despite that economic growth, Guatemala’s economic inequality and poverty has increased, especially among the rural indigenous population. Guatemala faces many political and social challenges in addition to widespread corruption and impunity. Guatemala has some of the highest levels of violence, inequality, and poverty in the region, as well as the largest population. Indigenous people, about half of the population experience higher rates of economic and social marginalization than nonindigenous citizens for centuries. Almost half of the country’s children are chronically malnourished.

Climate is hot and humid in the Pacific and North Lowlands. It is more temperate in the highlands, to freezing cold at the high of the Cuchumatanes range, and hot/drier in the easternmost departments. The rainy season extends from mid-May to mid-November. Flash floods and mudslides are common occurrences and cause temporary road closures. Guatemala is in an active seismic zone. Earthquakes can occur. The Fuego, Pacaya and Santiaguito volcanoes are consistently moderately active, which is within normal parameters.