Programme officer (Nutrition and WASH)

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.

Description of task

Based in Antananarivo, the programme officer will provide technical support to at least two different projects with multiple travel in different regions such as, but not exclusively, Itasy, Amoron’I Mania and Vatovay Fitovinany.

Under the direct supervision of a WASH Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in the implementation, follow-up and monitoring of a joint project entitled “Improved multisectoral partnerships for enhanced results against chronic malnutrition in one region of Madagascar” which will be implemented among UNICEF (WASH and Nutrition Sections), WFP and FAO under the Japan’s Grant Aid through International Organizations;
• Assist in the development of partnership with private sector and financing strategy for local WASH activities;

• Support the development of income generating activities in WASH operational strategy and implementation;

• Assist in the operational research “Introducing antenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation in Madagascar”;

• Provide technical assistance to the implementation of projects on nutrition and WASH through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners;
• Assist accurate information gathering and documentation (monitoring and evaluation) of projects on nutrition and WASH;
• Maintain effective partnerships and working relationships for technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking;

• Provide technical support and coordination to obtain updated project information and report writing;

• Liaise with the local JICA office to seek possibilities of collaborative activities between UNICEF and JICA in line with IFNA (Initiative for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa), where appropriate;

• Other tasks and responsibilities are effectively fulfilled.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

International / community development, Program management, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Public Health, Nutrition, Private sector partnership

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

Experiences of working in developing countries, working with government counterparts, community and multicultural environment is an asset.

Language skills:

• French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
• English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge

Area of expertise:

Community participation and development, Monitoring and evaluation

Area of expertise details:

• Mandatory: Community development , Monitoring and Evaluation
• Preferable: Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Prerequisites

This assignment is funded by JICA, therefore only former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA-JOCV) who could get recommendation by JICA-JOCV Secretariat are eligible to apply. Please check your application eligibility here:https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/obog/career_support/unv/index.html

This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older.

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone.

How to apply

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You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile.

Application deadline: 20 September 2020