Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Individual contractor: Nutrition in Emergencies Rapid Response, ESARO

How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the Regional Nutrition Manager, (Emergency and SAM Management), the nutrition in emergencies rapid response contractor will provide technical support to nutrition emergencies, complementing the ongoing support from the ESARO regional nutrition adviser, nutrition manager and the nutrition specialist and contributing to regional efforts to scale-up quality humanitarian response. The incumbent will also support program monitoring and documenting lessons learned in Eastern and Southern Africa.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Education
• An Advanced University Degree in nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, public health, global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, or other health related science field is required.

Work Experience
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in nutrition at international level, some of which preferably in a developing country and preferably in emergency contexts;
• Relevant experience in the planning, implementation including scaling-up of SAM management programme at country level, preferably in emergency contexts.
• Experience in preventive nutrition services in emergencies, including strengthening demand creation for nutrition services, including on SAM services linkages with Infant and Young Child Feeding;
• Demonstrated experience in grant management and knowledge management in Public Health.
• Knowledge and experience in health and nutrition determinants/bottleneck analysis is desirable.
• Knowledge of supply management for SAM services is desirable;
• Civil Society and UN system agency or organization experience is an asset.

Competencies:
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following core competencies
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drive to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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