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8 Jul 2022

Four (4) Nutrition Emergency National Consultants for North West, Central & Eastern, South East and Southern Zones of Tigray Region at UNICEF

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Job Description


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.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialists and in close collaboration with the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, Zonal Health authorities and NGO/INGO partners, the Nutrition consultants will provide support in the coordination and implementation of quality emergency nutrition interventions. The methodology to be applied on this consultancy will include but not limited to:

  • Monitoring NGO partners on SAM treatment, IYCF and nutrition services. Minimum 10 OTP Field Visits conducted in a month and reports submitted using the ODK based EUM.
  • Monitoring Nutrition supplies (RUTF, F75, F100) and reporting on stock balances at woreda level and any discrepancies.
  • Facilitating zonal nutrition review meetings and consultations with partners
  • Supporting partners with weekly and monthly nutrition data collection, analysis and reporting to the team members responsible in Shire and UNICEF Field office in Mekelle
  • Participating in weekly nutrition coordination meetings and assisting with notes taking and communication of action points with partners
  • In liaison with the Field Office in Mekelle, ensuring availability of the required nutrition supplies to the regional Health authorities and Nutrition partners in the Zones.
  • Undertaking weekly program monitoring visits to provide supportive supervision to frontline health workers on quality nutrition services and reporting.
  • As agreed with the Nutrition Specialist and the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, coordinating capacity building activities for partners and respective government authorities.
  • Performing any other related incident-specific duties, as required by the functional supervisor

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

  • A university degree in nutrition, public health, technical field is required.
  • A minimum of 3 [Three] years of relevant professional experience in Nutrition, public health and/or in relevant areas, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in a developing country is required.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent knowledge of MS Office is required.
  • Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills.
  • Experience in situation analysis, capacity building, monitoring, and evaluation, preferably experience in emergency Nutrition intervention.
  • Experience in conducting assessment/Surveys.
  • Knowledge about the region, zones and woredas is a great asset.
  • In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent facilitation skills, training skills and ability to organize and implement training.
  • Ability to work in hard-to-reach areas, multi-cultural environment, and proven interpersonal skills. Experience in building successful relationships with government counterparts, UN agencies, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.




Method of Application

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Closing Date : 17 July. 2022





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