Nutrition Officer, NO-2, Temporary Appointment, 364 days, Manila, Philippines, #00137982

How can you make a difference?

The Nutrition Officer will support the program planning, implementation coordination, monitoring and reporting of UNICEF’s nutrition programming in Manila. Reporting to the Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officer will implement a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, programme progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results. The incumbent will ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition programming and achieve concrete and sustainable results in maternal and child nutrition. He/she will also support regular review of project plans and adjustment in the case of public health emergencies and the recurring human-induced and natural hazard-caused calamities in preparation for the new cycle of the Country Programme in the Philippines.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support to programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Technical and operational support to programme implementation
• Networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Minimum requirements

• Maternal and child nutrition, public health, or health and nutrition programme implementation.
• Planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of nutrition and programmes and projects.
• Nutrition data and information management, including data quality assurance (DQA), analysis, and use of routine information systems to support programme decision-making.
• Providing technical and operational support to government counterparts and coordinating with development partners and stakeholders at national and/or subnational levels.

• Strong programme management skills across the programme cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and coordination.
• Demonstrated skills in nutrition data management, data quality assurance (DQA), data analysis, and use of routine health and nutrition information systems (e.g., FHSIS, OPT).
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with government and partners.
• Ability to identify implementation bottlenecks, propose practical solutions, and support delivery of programme results.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills.

Desirables

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Familiarity with national health and nutrition information systems, including FHSIS – Field Health Services Information System, OPT - Operation Timbang Plus, PIMAM - Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, maternal nutrition, IYCF - Infant and Young Child Feeding, micronutrient supplementation or community nutrition programmes.
• Experience working with government institutions, local government units (LGUs), development partners, or UN agencies.
• Experience in nutrition emergency preparedness, response, or resilience programming.
• Knowledge of the Philippine health and nutrition system is an advantage.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to including everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.