The purpose of this consultancy is to provide specialized technical and coordination support to the Ministry of Health and UNICEF Uzbekistan in advancing priority nutrition activities in Uzbekistan.
QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT
Minimum Qualifications required*:
Health, Public Health, Nutrition
Master degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Health Policy or other relevant field.
Demonstrated experience in development, review or technical support of health and nutrition-related policies, strategies, guidelines, standards or regulatory frameworks.
Proven technical experience in breastfeeding promotion, protection and support programmes, including familiarity with BFHI and infant and young child feeding (IYCF) approaches.
Proven experience working with the Ministry of Health and other national stakeholders, with strong knowledge of the health system and regulatory environment of Uzbekistan, including preparation of analytical, technical and policy documents.
Experience in coordination of technical consultations, policy dialogue, research activities and multi-sectoral processes involving government and development partners.
Familiarity with WHO and UNICEF recommendations and international standards related to breastfeeding, nutrition policy, BFHI and public health.
Experience in digital health systems, monitoring frameworks or digitalization of health and nutrition indicators is strongly preferred.
Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required*:
Work Experience:
At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in maternal, newborn and child health, nutrition, breastfeeding, public health or health systems strengthening.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in Uzbek and Russian is required; working knowledge of English is an asset.
Skills:
Excellent communication, coordination and analytical skills.
Desirables:
Experience in digital health systems, monitoring frameworks or digitalization of health and nutrition indicators is strongly preferred.
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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Remarks
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