Nutrition Officer P3 - Somalia (WFP)

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the positions of Nutrition Officer at P3 level for our Country Offices in Sudan (Khartoum), Somalia (Galkayo, Roaming) and Syria.

A large part of WFP’s nutrition work is directed at young children and mothers. WFP also works with other vulnerable groups, such as people living with HIV and children orphaned by AIDS. Using international standards and guidance, WFP’s nutrition experts advise on appropriate food baskets for people facing hunger and the risk of malnutrition.

Under the general supervision of the Programme Officer, the Nutrition Officer will carry out the following duties:
• Provide technical assistance and training to WFP staff, and its NGO counterparts as required;
• Assess, monitor and report on nutrition programs supported by WFP food assistance, such as supplementary feeding, and support to HIV patients;
• Contribute to planning of food distributions to selective feeding programmes supported by WFP;
• Maintain databases of assessment, monitoring and monthly reports for the WFP supported selective feeding programme;
• Analyze data from the WFP supported selective feeding programme and provide feedback for the improvement of implementation;
• Assist with the coordination of WFP food and nutrition programming with other UN agencies and NGOs;
• Assist in the integration of nutrition support to the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs in order to contribute towards sustainable solution to nutrition problems;
• Participate in food security, Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping, and other relevant monitoring and assessment missions providing the related expertise; • Build the technical capacity of WFP staff and its partners in implementing nutrition assessments and surveys;
• Supervise staff and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education:
• Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field, or university degree in any of these fields with relevant experience and advanced courses/training.

Experience:
• At least 5 years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food assistance support;
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis;
• Emergency experience is an added advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health;
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software (i.e. EPI Info);
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is an advantage. Competencies:
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organise own work plan;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills;
• Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language:
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese as a WFP working language;
• Proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

Terms and Conditions Selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP. http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations. http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date http://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

Application procedures: Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/11-0011809 Step 1: Create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application. NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 5 September 2011

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply REF: 11-0011809