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For every child, the right to ‘a healthy start to life’
How can you make a difference?
The Nutrition Field Monitors will contribute to achieve nutrition programme targets through improving quality of preventative and curative nutrition services for women and children. Nutrition Field Monitors will ensure that nutrition program documents with CSOs are implemented as planned.
The Nutrition Field Monitors will be required to perform the following specific tasks under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Officer at the zonal level and functional level communication with the Nutrition Specialist – Governance, at the CO level. They will Conduct and follow up on Nutrition Field Monitoring Visits (Plan and conduct at least two programmatic monitoring visits per month, using standardized tools and submit a report with action points within 7 days of the visit).
1. Contribute to Weekly Nutrition Updates (Submit a concise and evidence-based nutrition update every Thursday by 12:00 PM for inclusion in the weekly Section updates).
2. Support CSO partners to build capacity of community health workers to provide maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCAN) for groups and individual counseling including cooking demonstration.
3. Support Implementation of Digital Nutrition Solutions (support the rollout of digital nutrition tools (e.g., LMSM, Ogow SAM/OTP registry) in at least 100% of targeted health facilities, including training and troubleshooting support.
4. Provide support in monitoring stocks of nutrition supplies by ensuring timely submission of up-to-date report on stock status by CSO partners through the LMSM and flagging stock-outs within 48 hours for immediate action.
Provide support in following up on non-reporting partners by conducting monthly follow-up with all non-reporting CSO partners, aiming to achieve 100% reporting compliance in ONA and Ogow by the 10th of each month. Support Malnutrition Prevention by providing ongoing technical guidance to malnutrition prevention strategies, including Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), MtMsG, maternal and adolescent nutrition, and micronutrient supplementation. Assist partners in designing and implementing community mobilization campaigns focused on key prevention messages such as exclusive breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods, and hygiene practices.
5. Promote Systems Approach in CHW Messaging (ensure CHWs integrate messaging on food, health, WASH, education, and social protection in at least 80% of community sessions).
6. Monitor VAS and Deworming Campaigns (Support planning and monitoring of VAS and deworming activities during integrated campaigns or routine delivery, ensuring timely reporting and 90% coverage in targeted areas.
7. Lead or Participate in Coordination Platforms and Nutrition assessments (attend and contribute to at least 80% of scheduled nutrition coordination meetings, including subnational clusters, Area Based Coordination (ABC) and join and contribute to at least two major assessments annually (e.g., IPC, Mass Muac Screening etc).
8. Engage in any Rapid Response Missions required (Participate in Rapid Response Integrated Response Packages (IRP) as needed, ensuring timely reporting and follow-up).
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Public Health or a related technical field.
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Minimum two years of progressive professional work experience in management of nutrition and health interventions including program monitoring within CSOs or Ministry of Health, particularly in developing countries in humanitarian settings.
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Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered
- Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:
• Experience of field monitoring of nutrition Programmes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and report writing.
• In-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent facilitation skills, training skills and ability to organize and implement training.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and proven interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building successful relationships with government counterparts, UN agencies, CSOs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to cope with hardship conditions.
• Knowledge of computer management skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint software.
• Demonstrable experience working in fragile and conflict-affected states is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
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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.
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UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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.
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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.
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.
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