Programme Associate - Nutrition (SC6)
Support Eswatini Country Office nutrition activities to achieve Zero Hunger.
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Overview
Support Eswatini Country Office nutrition activities to achieve Zero Hunger.
You have:
- A Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or any other related field.
- Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Siswati.
- At least five years experience in nutrition or public health projects.
- Experience in implementing nutrition sensitive projects/activities.
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WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
JOB PURPOSE
To support Eswatini Country Office nutrition activitiies in alignment with the Country Strategic Plan.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the supervision of the Programme Policy Officer and the overall guidance of the Head of Programme, the Programme Associate - Nutrition will carry out the following tasks:
- Provide technical support and assist in the development and implementation of nutrition specific andd sensitive activities and monitoring processes as per the CSP.
- Corodinate to nutrition programming to ensure activities are performed within the established WFP's policies and procedures.
- Work and exchange information with internal counterparts to support effective collaboration, implementation and monitoring of ongoing project activities.
- Responsible for preparing nutrition-related reports and data analysis and ensuring deliverables adhere to WFP corporate standards and quality controls.
- Compile data and support analysis and preparation of reports (Country Office briefs, Annual Country Report) in order to support oprational decision-making.
- Contribute to the writing of reports and funding proposals/concept.
- Develop and/or strengthen relationship with relavant government departments and nutrition stakeholders.
- Represent WFP in nutrition related partners meetings, workshops, etc.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Good analytical skills and experience in report writing;
- Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and staff within the office, and with other stakeholders;
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan
- Ability to interpret and analyze a wide variety of nutrition programme issues and statistical information, and to maintain accurate and precise records;
- Ability to communicate in a team with communities and people with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds to achieve common goals;
- Ability to solve problems in a holistic manner and achieve planned goals;
- Sound negotiation skills and ability to accept responsibility.
- Knowledgeable in Nutrition sensitive and nutrition specific programming and how this has evolved globally and regionally
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office and a data analysis application
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health or any other related field. Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Siswati .
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
- At least five years experience in nutrition or public health projects.
- Experience in implementing nutrition sensitive projects/activities.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- This is a local position for Swazi nationals only.
- Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- WFP does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
- WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Deadline for receiving applications - 8 October 2020.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful nutrition project you worked on? | This question assesses your experience and ability to implement nutrition strategies effectively. | Highlight specific projects, your role, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you handle conflicts within a team setting? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your teamwork and conflict-resolution skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to gather data for nutrition reports? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have worked with stakeholders in a nutrition program? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in nutrition programming and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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