Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date:
08 Oct 2018UNICEF 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.
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Purpose
UNICEF is looking for a seasoned professional to accelerate the implementation of activities in the Soccer Aid grant that is being implemented in 25 CINuS woredas of Oromia region.
If you have the required profile, you are highly encouraged to apply. Taking up this assignment is motivating and rewarding.
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How can you make a difference?
The incumbent will be expected to carry out the following tasks and other preventive nutrition activities with the guidance of nutrition specialist in UNICEF oromia:
Provide technical support to Oromia regional health bureau on implementation of CINuS activitiesEnsure the timely implementation of CINuS activities are as per the regional AWP.The consultant will participate to the weekly meetings with the Nutrition team and provide update on the implementation of CINuS activities.Submit monthly progress report on implementation of CINuS against the work plans developed with Oromia RHB.Provide technical support and monitor the overall implementation of CINuS activities in the targeted 25 woredas in Oromia region.Support and follow up with implementation of GMP and IYCF “1000 days” activities in the CINus woredas.Provide technical support and close follow up of ongoing implementation of VAS/de-worming for children under five and ensure implementation is on track.Support implementation of adolescent girl nutrition activities that include supplementation of iron folic acid and de-worming.Ensure that nutrition supplies for CBN are distributed to all woredas and collect report on utilization and management.Support the CINuS woredas on nutrition data management and documentation of best practices for scaling up.Compile, analyze and share nutrition information from different sources including the monthly administrative reports and quarterly progress reports.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher)in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Family Health & Nutrition and other related field experience is required.A minimum of five (5) of relevant professional experience in experience in managing nutrition programmes at the national and regional levels.Proven track record of working on nutrition programs with UN and NGOs or other development agencies in Ethiopia experience working in Oromia region is an asset.Fluency in written and spoken English and Afan Oromo is required.Work in a multi-cultural environment.Capability of handling multiple tasks in a timely manner.Strong ability on logical analysis and problem solving/troubleshooting.Ability to work within a team and independently when needed.For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The technical competencies required for this post are….
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=516457