Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey) Job At UNICEF

Temporary
Abuja, Nigeria
Posted 2 years ago

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey) Job Vacancy At UNICEF

A Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey) job vacancy is currently available at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

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Job No: 545822
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment
Level: P-3
Categories: Nutrition

For Every Child, Nutrition

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfil and protect children’s rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.
UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally – click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/.

How Can You Make a Difference?

The Nutrition Specialist will provide technical guidance and coordination to the Government of Nigeria to complete the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS).
Field data collection is already completed, pending, analysis of Biomarker samples in the International Reference Laboratories, data cleaning and analysis, report writing and dissemination.
A major role to this post is in working with the already contracted Lead Implementing Agency for the NFCMS, IITA, in completing the remaining tasks. Also, UNICEF’s overall Survey Fund Management roles equally remain key.

Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey) Responsibilities

Budget, Fund and Asset Management:

Coordination and completion of the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey project components on time, within budget and scope.
Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and budget.
Establish and maintain relationships with IITA, sub-grantees and other affiliated vendors, as relevant.
Update and manage the overall survey master budget in consultation with survey stakeholders
Carry out day-to-day management of survey funds in line with UNICEF and donor requirements to ensure the highest level of financial compliance and efficiency
Liaise with donors and IITA on fund and asset management regularly and provide timely information and updates as requested/appropriate.
Ensure high-quality financial reporting and compliance, including spot checks and audits as appropriate
Coordinate and follow up on supply chain management and ensure that supplies procured for the survey have been appropriately used
Ensure development and execution of an asset disposal plan following UNICEF and donor policies

Technical Management:

Participate in all survey stakeholder meetings and represent UNICEF as a key survey stakeholder
Consolidate technical information, documents, tools, meeting decisions/minutes, and others as may be required and ensure their timely availability to inform survey decisions.
Monitor IITA work plans and provide recommendations for corrective measures and/or improvement of the survey implementation
Provide high-quality input into data analysis and report writing, including publication of manuscripts and other knowledge management products
Provide technical support to the Federal Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies to ensure data analysis and reporting meet national and international standards.

Programme Management and Reporting:

Provide oversight to and support IITA to develop and manage agreed-upon timelines, including requests for funding, reporting, etc.
Track and report on progress and ensure that survey activities are completed within the agreed-upon timeframe
Prepare and consolidate reports in line with agreed reporting modalities, requirements and needs.
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs and ensure required amendments are executed on time.
Identify high-risk areas requiring special attention and/or support from UNICEF and partner(s).
Conduct due diligence of technical and financial reports to ensure high quality
As appropriate, report and escalate any issues of concern.
Perform any other duty as may be required for the success of the micronutrients survey.

Requirements

Education:

An Advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Planning, Development Studies, International Development, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, Auditing, or, Project/ Programme Management.
Basic training in Health Sciences (Nutrition, Public Health, Epidemiology, etc,) is desirable.

Experience:

Extensive experience in managing large scale nutrition surveys
Technical knowledge and experience in micronutrients and dietary assessments
Proven knowledge and experience in designing and implementing large scale micronutrients surveys is particularly preferred.
Strong analytical, research methodology and statistical skills
Capacity to work in a team with diverse backgrounds
Excellent writing skills
Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language is considered an asset.

For Every Child, you Demonstrate

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Core competencies:

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (3)
Works Collaboratively with others (3)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (3)
Innovates and Embraces Change (3)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (3)
Drives to achieve impactful results (3)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (3)

Functional Competencies:

Analyzing (3)
Deciding and Initiating action (2)
Applying technical expertise (3).

How To Apply For Nutrition Specialist (National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey) Job

Hit the ‘APPLY FOR JOB’ button below.
Follow the displayed link to proceed to the UNICEF recruitment portal.
Hit the ‘Apply Now’ button and create an application account in the portal.
Log into your dashboard and complete your application.
Submit your application.
The application deadline is 14th November.

Important Notice

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
To view our competency framework, please visit here – PDF.
Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.
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.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.unicef.org.