School Health and Nutrition Project Coordinator - International Consultant Level I

Programme & Policy

Overview

Coordinate the School Health and Nutrition Project for WFP.

You have:

• Advanced university degree in Political Science, Health and Nutrition, International Development, Development Economics, Communications or other relevant field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in development sectors, especially relevance to school meals programme.
• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Relevant experience in children's health and nutrition, food fortification, school-based programme, and SBCC is helpful.
• Prior work experience in donor liaison, reporting, monitoring, project/field coordination and budget management is essential.

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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability

Grade: Level 1

Type of contract: International Consultant

Duration: 11 months

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.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, pension, leave plus a medical insurance *Remote work if applicable or/FWA until return to office or travel is possible due to covid-19 restrictions****.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science, Health and Nutrition, International Development, Development Economics, Communications or other relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in development sectors, especially relevance to school meals programme. Relevant experience in children’s health and nutrition, food fortification, school-based programme, and SBCC is helpful.
• For this role, prior work experience in donor liaison, reporting, monitoring, project/field coordination and budget management is essential. Understanding of WFP and UN donor reporting structure would be a plus. As a coordinator, an ability to collaboration well across different units and a partner agency is a key requirement.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.

BACKGROUND & JOB PURPOSE

The ongoing Say to 5S Project aims to improve health and nutrition of school aged children in Timor-Leste between December 2021 and 2025. This project was commenced through the formal signing of the agreements in Dec 2021, establishing a partnership between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (GoTL), WFP, WHO and KOICA (the Korean Government).

The Say to 5S Project seeks to improve health and nutrition of school aged children in Timor-Leste between December 2021 and 2025 for the duration of 4 years.

In Outcome 1, WHO, together with the MoH and MoE, will target all Timorese children aged 6-14 years old (150,445 male and 146,179 female children). Outcome 1 will support the school-aged children to be benefited from Primary Health Package and health education in a safe and healthy school environment to mitigate risks of priority diseases at school.

In Outcome 2, WFP, together with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of State Administration (MSA), as well as other line ministries of the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL), are working towards implementing targeted interventions for nutrition (especially fortified rice implementation to school meals), school meals programme, and hygienic kitchens to reach more than 79,000 students in 400 schools during the project period. Outcome 2 seeks to transform schools to be more safe and healthy environments with upgraded infrastructure and food safety and the provision of nutritious school meals.

For successful implementation of the ongoing Say No to 5S Project (school health and nutrition 2021-2025), with a focus on Joint UN Programme’s Outcome 2, WFP is seeking an experienced project coordinator (consultant) in this regard.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme overseen by the Country Director, the Consultant will perform the following duties:

• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, both within WFP and externally with project partners, to support the planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting of the school meals program and the Say No to 5S Project
• Provide support in the process monitoring of the school meals program, focusing on the Say No to 5S Project, in partnership with relevant program units and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) sections. This includes overseeing programmatic aspects such as infrastructure enhancement, fortified rice, food safety, and analysis of monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support the reporting and partnerships to effectively manage information and ensure that standard procedures and templates are followed to drive the quality, consistency, and standardization of information management and performance reporting in the CO in relation to school meals programme and the Say No to 5S Project, in line with the Programme Document, agreement, and WFP guidance
• Organize activities with other WFP units, project partners (such as WHO), and the donor (KOICA) to meet donor expectations, particularly in terms of outcome reporting, related to the school meals program and the Say No to 5S Project.
• Establish and oversee coordination mechanisms, including activities, inter-agency meetings, and workshops. These mechanisms will enhance collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for the successful implementation of program activities as planned.
• Others as required by the Direct Supervisor.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

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DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

Education: Advanced university degree in Political Science, Health and Nutrition, International Development, Development Economics, Communications or other relevant field.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience in development sectors, especially relevance to school meals programme. Relevant experience in children’s health and nutrition, food fortification, school-based programme, and SBCC is helpful.
• For this role, prior work experience in donor liaison, reporting, monitoring, project/field coordination and budget management is essential. Understanding of WFP and UN donor reporting structure would be a plus. As a coordinator, an ability to collaboration well across different units and a partner agency is a key requirement.

Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

22 October 2023, Mid Night Timor - Leste Time.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

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