UN Children's Fund Careers in South Sudan

UN Children's Fund Nutrition Officer, NO-B, Yambio, South Sudan (for South Sudanese nationals only) Careers in South Sudan

Nutrition Officer, NO-B, Yambio, South Sudan (for South Sudanese nationals only)

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist or Chief, you will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building.

Key Expected Results

Accurate, complete and up-to-date information made available for effective budget preparation, Nutrition programme and project design, implementation, management and evaluation.

Project efficiency and effectiveness enhanced through effective implementation follow-on.

Progress reports and project work plans timely prepared, and effective technical assistance provided in the identification of required supplies and equipment, and in the drafting of Country Programme Recommendation and other project documentation.

Appropriateness and completeness

of financial and supply documentation as well as adherence to established allotments ensured.

Knowledge sharing with donors and media promoted.

Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

First level university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: public health and nutrition, health sciences, international health and nutrition, public health and nutrition policy and management, family health and nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, health and nutrition education, health and nutrition promotion and disease prevention, public health, health emergency preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s)

Two years of relevant professional work experience, including in a developing country, in public health or nutrition

Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Fluency in English and local working language of the duty

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies

Communication

Working with people

Drive for results

Functional Competencies:

Formulating Strategies and Concepts

Analyzing

Applying Technical Expertise

Learning and Researching

Planning and Organizing

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 organisation.

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=503076