Programme Assistant - Nutrition

Volunteering Medical & Health Programme & Policy

Overview

Support implementation of the Cash for Prevention of Malnutrition (C4P) project.

You have:

• Experience with working with diverse beneficiary profiles, particularly vulnerable populations living below the poverty line, through community-based activities and outreach is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.
• Excellent oral and written skills; in English and Arabic
• 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.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Have an affinity for or interest in nutrition, food security, and community development volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.
• 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.

Contract

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

The UN Volunteer will support the implementation of the Cash for Prevention of Malnutrition (C4P) project, which aims to improve nutritional outcomes through targeted cash assistance and Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) activities. The project involves collaboration with local cooperating partners (CPs), NGOs, government institutions, and other WFP units to ensure integrated support to beneficiaries. Key outcomes include improved beneficiary data management, enhanced community engagement, and strengthened capacity of local actors in nutrition and SBCC.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Associate, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Beneficiary Verification and Data Management

• Conduct field visits/ phone calls to verify the eligibility and status of beneficiaries to be enrolled in the Cash for prevention of malnutrition (C4P) project. • Review and clean beneficiary lists to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project criteria. • Support the organization and maintenance of beneficiary databases, ensuring timely and accurate data entry. • Flag inconsistencies or duplications in beneficiary data and propose corrective actions.

Community Engagement and Nutrition Support

• Sensitize cooperating partners’ teams and community members on nutrition-related topics, including the objectives and benefits of the C4P and Social Behaviour Change (SBC) project. • Respond to nutrition-related queries raised by beneficiaries, referring complex issues to the supervisor. • Assist in the implementation of nutrition awareness (SBC) sessions and community outreach activities. Monitoring and Reporting • Participate in regular monitoring visits to project sites to assess progress and identify challenges. • Prepare and submit field visit reports, including findings from beneficiary verification and community feedback. Coordination and Collaboration • Liaise with local partners, NGOs, and government institutions to facilitate smooth implementation of nutrition activities. • Collaborate with other WFP units to ensure integrated and coordinated support to beneficiaries. • Attend coordination meetings and contribute to discussions on project implementation and improvement. Other Duties

• Perform any other related tasks as requested by the supervisor to support the successful implementation of the C4P project.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• Nutrition or other relevant programmes; experience with working with diverse beneficiary profiles, particularly vulnerable populations living below the poverty line, through community-based activities and outreach 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; in English and Arabic • 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 Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have an affinity for or interest in nutrition, food security, and community development 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. A 6-month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 5,385 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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