Chief Nutrition

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• Strong and responsible managerial leadership focused on fostering teamwork and nurturing staff morale.
• Programme development and planning through critical and strategic thinking, system strengthening and sustainability.
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results through establishing clear accountability frameworks adaptable to emergencies.
• Advisory services and technical support to the Government and all other Development Partners, as well as internally, to ensure effective cross-sectoral collaboration to bring meaningful change.
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building, ensuring a responsive and dynamic UNICEF presence on the ground that responds to the needs of the communities we serve.
• Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building will elevate our programmes to new heights of efficiency and share the invaluable lessons we have learned.

• An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Medicine, Nutrition, Dietician, Pediatrics, or any other relevant field.

• A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required in developing and implementing nutrition programmes within an international context with a focus on the humanitarian/development nexus.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered a vital asset.
• Experience in emergencies is required.
• Experience in system strengthening and decentralized service delivery strengthening is required.
• Experience in managing a team of professionals and large-scale nutrition programmes with multiple partners is required.
• Experience in evidence generation and data analysis is critical.

• Nutrition Science: Deep understanding of nutrition principles, including macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary requirements, and the impact of nutrition on health and development. A good understanding of current global nutrition priorities in development programmes, including food systems transformation, is expected to possess a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of nutrition’s complex challenges, especially in emergencies.
• Public Health Nutrition: Deep knowledge of public health approaches and evidence-based strategies to address the population’s malnutrition, stunting, and other nutrition-related issues.
• Programme Design and Planning: The ability to design evidence-based and context-specific nutrition programmes, that are context-specific and culturally sensitive.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Proficiency in building robust monitoring and evaluation systems to measure programme effectiveness, identify gaps, and ensure accountability.
• Budgeting and Resource Management: Skills to allocate resources efficiently, optimize budgets, and ensure cost-effective implementation of nutrition programmes.
• Policy and Advocacy: Understanding of nutrition policies and the ability to advocate for policy changes and resource allocation to support nutrition initiatives.
• Research and Data Analysis: Capacity to utilize data and research findings to inform decision-making, improve programme strategies, and contribute to the nutrition evidence base.
• Emergency Nutrition Response: Familiarity with emergency nutrition protocols and the ability to coordinate and manage nutrition interventions in emergencies.
• Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Skill in fostering collaboration with other sectors like health, agriculture, and education to address nutrition issues comprehensively.
• Capacity Building and Training: Experience in developing and delivering training programmes to enhance the capacity of staff and partners in nutrition-related topics.
• Partnership Management: Competence in building and maintaining relationships with government entities, NGOs, donors, and other stakeholders to enhance programme impact.
• Communication and Advocacy: Effective communication skills to convey complex nutrition concepts to diverse audiences and advocate for nutrition-related issues at various levels.
• Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide teams, foster a positive work environment, and achieve programme goals collectively.
• Innovation and Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative approaches to improve nutrition programme efficiency and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Fluency in English, both strong verbal and written skills, are essential.

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