TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this consultancy is to strengthen community level nutrition services in Papua New Guinea by supporting field implementation of Component 1 – PNG Community based Approach to Reduce and End Stunting (PNG CARES) under the Child Nutrition and Social Protection (CNSP) project.
The consultancy will reinforce delivery of health and nutrition interventions at household and community levels, ensuring Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and health workers provide consistent Maternal, Infant and Young Child counselling, promote positive caregiving practices, and facilitate timely referrals for malnutrition treatment. Nutrition Support Officers will contribute to service coverage, accountability, and multisectoral coordination.
The consultancy will ensure alignment with national nutrition policies, responsive to PNG’s socio cultural context and operational guidelines. Nutrition Support Officers are expected to apply child safeguarding principles, ensure data confidentiality, and uphold professional standards in coordination with NDoH, UNICEF, and partners to advance CNSP objectives.
Minimum requirements
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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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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.