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UN Children's Fund Chief Nutrition, (P-5), Juba, South Sudan Jobs in South Sudan

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Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the Nutrition project/programme within the country programme; accountable for ensuring that all aspects of the Nutrition project/programme promote gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation and gender inequalities to guide policies, programmes, monitoring and evaluation.

As head of section, direct, lead and manage a group of professional and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme, with a view to gender mainstreaming across all aspects of the country programme.

Responsibilities

Monitor developments at the international, regional and provincial levels; develop methodologies and new approaches for improving Nutrition programme effectiveness.

Provide seasoned technical recommendations and advice on major programme directions and on introduction of new initiatives in the country.

Conduct orientation and training programmes targeted to Government authorities.

Provide authoritative advice/guidance/interpretation of programme policy and guidelines.

Responsible for development of the sectoral work plan as well as implementation and monitoring of assigned project/sectoral activity, ensuring compliance with project strategies and approaches; with an emphasis on promoting a shared understanding and approach to reducing gender inequalities and achieve gender mainstreaming.

Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through advocacy and policy dialogue in the Nutrition sector through active engagement in communication, networking and participation at every opportunity inside and outside UNICEF, leveraging the strength of UNICEF mission, goals and programmes.

Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on

supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.

Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve Nutrition programme requirements and objectives.

Conduct field visits to monitor programmes and conduct periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other partners.

Collaborate with Programme Communication Officer to ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts.

Coordinate with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers. Collaborate with other Project or Programme Officers to ensure the integration of the project/sectoral programme with other sectors.

Qualifications

Education:Advanced university degree in the combination of the selective 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).

Work Experience: 10 years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience and field work experience.

Background/familiarity with Emergency. Training in gender and nutrition programmes that promote gender equality an asset.

Language:Fluency in English. Knowledge of the working language of the duty station is an asset.

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UN Children's Fund Chief Nutrition, (P-5), Juba, South Sudan Jobs in South Sudan