Bangladesh: Nutrition Officer (TA for 6 months ), P-2, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Nutrition, the Nutrition Officer is responsible for managing the National Nutrition Cluster together with Government partner IPHN (Institute of Public Health Nutrition).

Through Nutrition Cluster Coordination, the Nutrition Officer supports and facilitates emergency nutrition preparedness to ensure a coherent and effective emergency nutrition response, by mobilizing Nutrition Cluster partners. In addition, the Nutrition Officer provides technical, operational and administrative assistance to UNICEF maternal, infant and child nutrition programmes within the Country Program in relation to SAM management, supply planning, disability and climate change.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

Advanced university degree in relevant discipline such as nutrition, public health, or other health related science field is required.

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, newborn and child nutrition health care. Knowledge of cluster coordination approach guidelines and terms of reference (and knowledge of how to apply them). International and developing country work experience including emergency setting. Knowledge of UNICEF programming an advantage.

Language Proficiency

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Competency Profile

i) Core Values (Required)

Core Competencies (Required)

Functional Competencies (Required)

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.

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=503515