Kenya Country Office

UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF) KENYA COUNTRY OFFICE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT “KCO/NUTR/2014-048”

Duty Station – Garissa

Posts: NUTRITION OFFICER, NO-B Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Reference # Duty Station KCO/14039 Nutrition, Garissa

Date of Issue: 06 August 2014 Closing Date: 19 August 2014

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in UNICEF Kenya Country Office (KCO), Garissa Field Office.

Purpose of the Post: Under the technical supervision of the Nutrition Specialist MIYCN , and general supervision of the Nutrition Specialist in Garissa this post is accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) in selected counties to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives with a specific focus on providing technical support on maternal infant and young child nutrition and micronutrients.

Accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the Nutrition project/programme promote gender equality, and for collaborating to mainstream key features across all related sectors of the country programme.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 Programme/Project Management Ensure the availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective Nutrition programme and project design, addressing gender inequalities and determinants of gender equality where relevant in implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. Additional technical support to the focus on integration of High Impact Nutritional Interventions into regional efforts (particularly MIYCN and MNDC). Draft sound Nutrition programme budgets for review by the supervisor.

 Project Efficiency and Effectiveness Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through implementation follow-on, including gender-specific monitoring UNICEF inputs, local conditions and resources, flow of supply and non-supply assistance and Nutrition project status.  Work Plan and Project Documentation Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports using agreed upon gender indicators where needed; assist in draft changes in Nutrition project work plans and assist in identification of required supplies and equipment as well as in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation, assuring accuracy and consistency with established rules, regulations and plans of action. Additional technical focus on MIYCN and MNDC nutritional interventions into programme response.

 Project Implementation Information and Data Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation; verify that Nutrition project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g., VISION, IPSAS). Follow up on queries or initiate corrective action on discrepancies

 Knowledge Sharing Compile Nutrition project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media.

 Communication and Networking Ensure the effective communication and networking developed and maintained through partnership and collaboration, with particular emphasis on understanding gender inequalities and on practicing gender mainstreaming where applicable. Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day-to-day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management. Team with local Government counterparts to exchange information on Nutrition project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies.

Help coordinate with members of the development community, including NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the exchange of information relating to Nutrition sector

Required Qualifications: University degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health Preparedness, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s). Training in gender and in nutrition programmes that promote gender equality and asset.

Experience: Two years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO) Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Experience in monitoring gender inequalities and in programming interventions that reduce thee disparities an asset.

Language: Good knowledge of English language and knowledge of the working language of the duty station.

Competencies: Core Values (Required) i) Commitment Diversity and Inclusion Integrity ii) Core Competencies (Required) Communication [II] Working with People [I] Drive for Results [I]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required) Formulating Strategies and Concepts [I] Relating and Networking [I] Applying Technical Expertise [I] Learning and Researching [II] Leading and Supervising [I] Analyzing [III] Planning and Organizing [I]

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their P11, curriculum vitae, P11 (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to: The Human Resources Manager UNICEF Kenya Country Office Email address: [email protected]

Please indicate

Reference No. “KCO/NUTR/2014-048” in the email subject.

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