Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 3,446 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country, cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Contribute to the implementation of national nutrition programmes, which will ensure the development of nutrition programme profiles in the country, benchmark targets and priorities, selection of nutrition interventions, formulation of programme objectives, and development of long and short term action plans.
2. Conduct the review and analysis of collected data for reporting and feedback mechanisms for partners and other reporting sites.
3. Conduct nutrition activities in terms of data analysis and collection from the nutrition stabilization center.
4. Propose technical input on the implementation of nutrition surveillance project operational and action plan, including management of administrative and financial requirements, identification and rectification of gaps in nutrition programme implementation with an emphasis on malnutrition and famine relief.
5. Support the planning of WHO emergency and humanitarian nutrition activities in emergency and crisis preparedness, response and recovery at country level.-Provide input to programme staff of local partners including counterparts in the MoH.
6. Support the implementation of relevant activities related to a broad range of nutrition issues, e.g. among others interventions that accelerate health of children, lactating mothers and groups at special risks; expansion and growth monitoring of infant and young child feeding (IYCF), micronutrient and management of severe acute malnutrition programs, etc
7. Participate in field and community visits for monitoring of nutrition community activities including of community sentinel sites (surveillance system
8. Participate in the delivery of training activities to various target groups, e.g. to improve case management and prevention at various levels.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or medicine with specialization in Nutrition or public health with specialization in nutrition or closely related field. Desirable: An advanced degree in medicine or Public Health with specialization in Nutrition, Nutrition, or closely related field, Advanced training in facility based management of severe malnutrition, nutrition surveillance and communications.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/.

Experience

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in the field of nutrition and food security. Desirable: Experience or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in humanitarian health crisis, or experience in UN organizations/agencies, international institutions or NGOs.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

• Sound skills and technical knowledge in nutrition issues.
• Knowledge of the operations of the national governments in the area of nutrition and health.
• Good knowledge of nutrition activities particularly in management of acute malnutrition, growth monitoring and nutrition surveillance system.
• Good skills in planning nutrition activities and programmes.
• Ability to interact with health and nutrition professionals at various level.

WHO Competencies

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English and local language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in Microsoft office, EPI Info, SPSS etc.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 41,349 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
• Applications from females are particularly encouraged.
• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line. For assessment of your application, please ensure that
  • your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated;
  • all required details regarding your qualifications, education and training are provided;
  • all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.
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