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Objectives :
This consultancy will support the overall objective of improving Nutrition in Emergency preparedness and response in West and Central Africa. In particular, the consultancy will directly contribute to the following :
- Improve countries capacities in preparing and responding to emergencies through dedicated technical support (coastal countries) as well as the roll-out of the new CCCs for Nutrition (all countries) ;
- Strengthen countries’ coordination mechanisms, especially HRP and non-cluster countries, through a comprehensive review of performance, bottlenecks and opportunities ;
- Strengthen the regional monitoring system with the revision of the current nutrition dashboard for emergencies.
Scope of work :
Under the supervision of the Nutrition in Emergency Specialist, the consultant will :
- Review EPR process and key challenges to address to improve the quality of EPR planning and its implementation ;
- Provide dedicated support, including Nutrition in Emergencies training, to at least 5 countries for the development and implementation of preparedness and response plans ;
- Support the roll-out and implementation of the new CCCs with the aim to equip UNICEF and its partners to deliver principled, timely, quality and child‑centered humanitarian response and advocacy in any crises with humanitarian consequences ;
- Review current coordination mechanisms in priority countries (HRP countries) in close collaboration with the GNC with the aim to provide regional and country-specific recommendations that will enhance qualitative coordination in humanitarian settings ;
- Strengthen Regional Level Nutrition Information System and Monitoring. The consultant will identify, in close collaboration with the Nutrition teams at country and regional level, a minimum set of nutrition indicators to be monitored on a monthly basis through the regional Nutrition in Emergency Dashboard.
Deliverables and Schedules (On the attached TORs).
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
EDUCATION : At least a master’s degree in nutrition, social science or public health or related field, however, a Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE : Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of nutrition or public health related programmes.
LANGUAGES : Fluency in French and English.
COMPETENCIES :
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form ;
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment ;
- Proven skills in nutrition data analysis and interpretation ;
- Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy, and negotiation ;
- Work experience in sub-Saharan Africa; ideally in West and Central Africa ;
- Cooperates and works effectively with others in the pursuit of common goals respecting different gender, culture, opinions, values, perspectives, ideas, skills, expertise, knowledge, and experiences ;
- Judgement – Able to make effective, realistic, and impactful decisions based on limited information and time, logical inferences, experiences, and the consideration of implications, alternatives, and consequences ;
- Flexibility – Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances ;
- Computer skills, high ability to works with different dimensions of Microsoft excel including internet and various office applications.
For every Child, you demonstrate commitment
UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Remarks :
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.