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This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, health and nutrition!

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

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How can you make a difference?

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique's Pemba Field Office for a passionate and committed Health and Nutrition Specialist, NO-3 level (Open to Mozambican nationals only). Reporting to the Health & Nutrition Specialist (Emergencies) P3 level post, the Health & Nutrition Specialist (NO-3 level) is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the Health & Nutrition programme within the country programme. The Specialist is accountable for effective technical and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals agenda.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Support to timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management, under the supervision the Health and Nutrition Specialist P3 and in partnerships with key stakeholders and with contribution of knowledge institutions.
  • Ensure quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of Integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership.
  • Support the establishment of strategic work plan and objectives and provide effective implementation support to achieve timely results through application of technical expertise, in consultation with all relevant partners.
  • Support to overall project implementation progress monitoring and evaluation for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs are provided, relevant to the Health and Nutrition programme, considering gender transformative strategies in the North.
  • Technical support is provided to government and NGOs and all other partners at various stages of the project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
  • Required project management skills to support stages throughout the project cycle effectively. Required contribution in relationship with donors and support in development with concept notes, proposals, donors reports and donors visits.
  • Contributes to the identification and introduction of new approaches, methods and practices for improving programme delivery.
  • UNICEF and Government and implementing partners accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
  • Support effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are kept maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
  • Relevant and strategic information is kept available and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated monitoring system.
  • Required programme/project reports are timely prepared and shared as required in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
  • Emergency preparedness is maintained and emergency responses with effective coordination are provided and in line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors strengthened within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
  • Effective coordination is provided and closely work with Health cluster and other relevant clusters including WASH and Nutrition.

Kindly follow this link Health and Nutrition Specialist NO3 Post #120876.pdf for the detailed Health & Nutrition Specialist NO-3 level job description.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

  • An advanced (Masters or higher) university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Medicine, Child Development, global/international health, health policy and/or management, Community Development, Epidemiology, or other relevant disciplines is required. Health and nutrition technical related studies are an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring, management and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care is required.
  • Field work experience required in providing technical expertise in UNICEF core areas.
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency is required.
  • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese is required. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is desirable.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
  • Works Collaboratively with others
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships
  • Innovates and Embraces Change
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically
  • Drive to achieve impactful results
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: 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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

There will be no relocation package offered for this post. The successful candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation and settlement in the city where the post is based.

There is a salary calculator tool for local staff through this link. Please run simulations for an estimate of monthly and annual salary based on the post’s level and location. When running the simulation, please select Mozambique (NEW) as the Duty Station.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male and female candidates (Mozambican nationals) are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Candidates who applied for the vacancy previously do not need to reapply.

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