UNICEF Tanzania is planning to recruit 2 Nutrition Officers responsible for field monitoring and supportive supervision of partners implementing the nutrition programme. Nutrition interventions include promotion of key infant and youhg child feeding practices, integrated management of severe acute malnutrition, vitamin A supplementation and multisectoral nutrition coordination. Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officers will be accountable for professional technical support to Civil Society Organizations, Local Government Authorities and Regional Secretariats on planning, monitoring and supervision, data analysis and progress reporting. The Nutrition Officers will be based in Dar es Salaam, with frequent visit to Mbeya, lringa, Njombe and Songwe regions.
Major Accountabilities
Support CSOs, District/Regional Nutrition Officers, District and Regional Health Management Teams involved in implementation of the nutrition program.
Ensure availability of accurate, complete and up-to-date information required for effective project management, monitoring and evaluation.
Monitor progress of annual nutrition work plans agreed with CSOs and LGAs.
Identify bottlenecks in implementation of annual work plans, participate in formulation of remedial actions and ensure effective implementation of recommendations.
Collaborate with UNICEF Operations staff to ensure smooth financial and supplies management, to implement
internal control systems and resolve day-to-day issues. Ensure appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation.
Contribute to the preparation of UNICEF reports, donors' reports, donors' proposal and other strategic documents according to needs .
.Identify capacity building needs among Government and CSOs partners for continuous improvement in the quality of nutrition services.
Ident ify, assess and document successful experience in programme implementation.
Expected Qualification and Experience
Minimum qualification: Master Degree in Nutrition, Food Sciences, Public Health, Medicine or other relevant disciplines .
Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience. Specific experience on project management is a must.
Fluency in English and knowledge of Kiswahili is mandatory.
UNICEF Competencies
Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results
Functional Competencies: Formulating Strategies and Concepts. Analyzing. Applying Technical Expertise. Learning and Researching. Planning and Organizing.
To Apply
If you meet the above profile, please submit your application along with a copy of your C.V. and Pl 1, which can be
obtained from http://unicef.org/about/employment/index_apply.html and address to The Human Resources Manager,
UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and send to hr.tanzania@unicef.org indicating clearly Vacancy No.
2015/14 on or before the closing date of 11 January 2016 .
Applications not quoting the title and vacancy number will automatically be disqualified.
DO NOT attach copies of your certificates/diplomas.
No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion and without
discrimination of persons with disabilities. Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smokefree
environment
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