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WFP ,Nutrition Programme Officers P3

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the Nutrition Programme Officer positions at P3 level. The positions will be based in our Country Offices in Chad and Congo.

The selected candidates will be responsible for the following duties:

Nutrition Programme Officer P3, Chad

  • Oversee the effective implementation of planned nutrition activities in the field in support of Nutrition Officers at the decentralised level;
  • Advice the Head of Programme and Country Office management on implementation of the Management Plan 2012-2013 and on the application of the strategic results framework and associated monitoring and evaluation requirements as relates to nutrition activities;
  • Assist Country Office in project implementation for scaling up nutrition activities to address the needs of the most vulnerable groups; this could include pilots of innovative approaches which have the potential to be initiated or scaled up, in close consultation with WFP headquarters/Regional Bureau, government and relevant partners;
  • Integrate initiatives addressing the utilisation pillar of the food security into the nutrition activities, such as behaviour-change communications (BCC), sensitisation and community-based information and training.

Nutrition Programme Officer P3, Congo

  • Advise and support Country Offices on implementation of the Strategic Plan, HIV & TB Policy (2010) and Nutrition Policy (2012), and specifically on scaling up nutrition and/or HIV specific and sensitive programming through contributing to situation analyses, defining country level strategies, technical review of programme documents, and coordinated planning within WFP;
  • Represent WFP’s mandate, comparative advantage, and approaches at regional, national and interagency technical meetings and advocate for nutrition and/or HIV specific interventions;
  • Align WFP nutrition activities with national policies and programmes and promote coherence of nutrition approaches, in close coordination and collaboration with UN and other key stakeholders;
  • Provide technical support to strengthen national nutrition governance, including technical review of national policy frameworks development of strategic partnerships, and development and delivery of advocacy strategies.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education:

  • University degree, preferably at the advanced level, in Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family Health & Nutrition, Food Security, Food Technology or other related fields.

Experience:

  • At least 5 years (2 of which international) of progressively responsible professional experience in nutrition, public health management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of national, bilateral or multilateral food assistance, with a strong preference for significant experience working in humanitarian and development nutrition programmes;
  • Experience in programming of food assistance in emergency, protracted relief and recovery and/or development contexts;
  • Experience in nutrition survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis, including SMART nutrition surveys;
  • Experience in planning and/or managing nutritional recuperation programmes (CMAM approach, TFC, OTP, SFP);
  • Previous in-country/international working experience is highly desirable;
  • Food security and multisector programme knowledge and experience are desirable.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of nutrition and recent developments in the field;
  • Knowledge of sound research methods and monitoring and evaluation standards;
  • Understanding of donor policies, strategies, and programme priorities;
  • Advanced computer skills with at least intermediate proficiency in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software (i.e. EPI Info);
  • General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is highly desirable;
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant field of specialization (nutrition, public health, development or other) is an asset;
  • Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative health/nutrition survey techniques is an added value.

Competencies:

  • WFP’s core competencies for professionals include action management, communication skills, teamwork and high standards of ethics and values.

Language:

  • Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese as a WFP working language;
  • Proficiency in French is required for the position in Chad.

Terms and Conditions

Selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations. http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/12-0012416 Step 1: Create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 29 February, 2012

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