NGO JOBS

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 May 2014

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MEETING RAPPORTEURFOR

NUTRITION INTERVENTIONS – IMPROVING THEIR DELIVERY MEETING

20-22 MAY 2014, NEW YORK, USA

BACKGROUNDNutrition has received substantial attention and support over the past 3 years, largely due to successful

expansion and influence of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement. Globally UNICEF is seen as an important

partner by national governments as well as many donors and as a consequence UNICEF is requested by

numerous national authorities to sportive support in policy and programme design and implementation as well

as to take a leading role in coordination. In order to be able to meet these expectations, UNICEF as strengthened

its human resource capacity in terms of absolute numbers, distribution and skills building efforts at country,

regional and global levels. However, available information indicates that progress in countries is often slow,

objectives are not met, and that country offices struggle with systems challenges, limited absorption capacity,

and prioritizing strategically.

With increasing funding to UNICEF around nutrition and consequently higher expectations to deliver quality

results UNICEF headquarters nutrition section is proposing a meeting with regional and country offices to

discuss on ways to improve delivery of nutrition interventions through enhanced accountability mechanisms.WORKSHOPThe meeting will take place in New York, 20th-22nd May 2014. It will bring together nutrition staff from 18

UNICEF country offices, nutrition regional advisors from the 7 regions, and nutrition section staff from UNICEF

HQNY. The overall objective will be to discuss and agree on mechanisms that will increase UNICEF’s capacity to

better manage country programmes, delivery results in an efficient manner and enhance UNICEF’s

accountability.

Each session will be facilitated by at least 2 individuals. Countries are being requested to prepare posters

outlining the major nutrition grants received, challenges in implementation, facilitating factors, and way

forward.

TASKSThe consultant will

• Take note of each session proceedings and discussions

• Draft and finalize the meeting report

DELIVERABLEDraft and Final Report of the discussions at the workshop (including an executive summary)2

PROJECT DURATION: 15 days starting from 19 May 2014 up to 30 June 2014The consultant will work for a total of 15 working days over a period of 1.5 month.

It is envisaged that the consultant would spend approximately:

1 day prior to the meeting getting familiarized with the meeting agenda

3 days during the meeting taking notes (20 - 22 May)

1 day after the meeting to discuss with UNICEF HQ on meeting report

10 days writing the meeting report including executive summary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

• Graduate and advanced degree in the area of nutrition and public health related field

• Minimum five years of relevant experience in nutrition and/or public health, with experience in reportwriting

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to work independently and deliver quality results with limited supervision

CONSULTANT’S WORK PLACE AND RELATED TRAVEL

The consultant is expected to attend the meeting in New York to take notes of the discussions. The draftingand finalization of the report can be home-based.

APPLICATIONSDeadline for submissions is 2 May 2014.

Submissions should be sent to pdconsultants@unicef.org with the subject line “Nutrition InterventionsMeeting”

Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae & P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

• One recent report/writing (past 12 months) as example of work

• A quote for daily rate to perform the consultancy (in US$)Task Timeline # of DaysPreparation for the meeting 19 May 1

Note taking during meeting 20-22 May 3

Meeting report structure 23 May 1

1st draft of the meeting report 26 May – 6 June 5

Compile comments and develop 2nd draft 9-18 June 3

Final report (including revision of 2nd draft based oncomments)

23-27 June 2

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The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

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How to apply:

Deadline for submissions is 2 May 2014.

Submissions should be sent to pdconsultants@unicef.org with the subject line “Nutrition InterventionsMeeting”

Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae & P11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

• One recent report/writing (past 12 months) as example of work

• A quote for daily rate to perform the consultancy (in US$)

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Burkina Faso
Closing date: 30 Jun 2014

SCOPE OF WORK

Health and Nutrition Sector Consultant

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Introduction: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 91 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs.

In Burkina Faso, CRS has been active since 1960 and is the first and longest-standing international development organization in the country. In its more than 50 years of service in Burkina Faso, CRS has implemented programs focused on agriculture, education, emergency relief, food security, health (including nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health), microfinance, peace and justice, hygiene, sanitation and water.

Purpose:CRS Burkina Faso plans to increase its ability to pursue high quality programming in the health and nutrition sector (with a specific emphasis on health systems strengthening), in line with the agency’s 2012-2018 strategic plan. As such,CRS seeks a qualified candidate for a 3-month consultancy to undertake key activities to help CRS Burkina Faso to pursue future activities in this sector. This consultancy will cover research in the following areas: health systems (government, religious, and private), nutrition, gender integration, private sector engagement, ICT4D innovations, extension services, and community health outreach, and will identify barriers, good practices and lessons learned in the field. CRS’ program in Burkina Faso aims to better understand the linkages between these areas and to identify opportunities for growth in this sector.

Objectives:

1. Increase knowledge and understandingof the health sector including decentralized government health systems and policies related to nutrition, maternal and child health and community managed health systems and workers in Burkina Faso.

2. Identify opportunities for the transformation of gender inequities and the integration of men and empowerment of women in this sector (specifically maternal and child health care and nutrition).

3. Improve capacity to articulate CRS’ value propositionin the areas of health and nutrition (with a specific emphasis onareas targeted in the CRS health and HIV strategy), including deepening and strengthening relationships and connections, and identifying its comparative and competitive advantages within the sector.

4. Identify gaps and opportunities, donors, and partnerswithin the sector where CRS Burkina Faso can take a leading role in contributing towards more impactful, sustainable, and locally driven health and nutrition outcomes.

Specific Activities:

The consultant will undertake research and key activities to support CRS Burkina Faso to define its strategy and build its capacity in health and nutrition (with a specific emphasis on areas targeted in the CRS health and HIV strategy) programming. To further the objectives articulated above, the consultant will undertake the following main activities to help improve CRS’s understanding of the health and nutrition sectorand articulate CRS’s value proposition or niche in the sector:

1. Literature Review and Key Informant Interviews

o ReviewCRS health and nutrition strategy documents (Global Health and HIV Strategy, Signature Program Area Paper, relevant capacity statements, etc.) to contextualize CRS’ work in the sector.

o Identify key Government of Burkina Faso health and nutrition policies and initiatives and list priorities being promoted by the Government and leading research and development agencies, include an analysis of potential gaps and constraints.

o Conduct literature review, key informant interviews and focus groups with technical experts, CRS’ technical advisors (regional & HQ), national and local level staff, Ministry and government representatives, government technical experts and implementation staff, civil society organizations, and staff from INGOs and local, researchers, professors, donors, etc.

2. Analyse and Map

· Donors—funding trends, priorities, and award amounts, partners, geographic zones, perception of NGO partners, etc.

· Partners/competitors—including who, where, what, perceptions, funding sources, and strengths and weaknesses.

· Research agencies/institutions– including key activities relevant for CRS.

· Private sector—including who, where, what, interests (either business interests or from the standpoint of corporate social responsibility), and innovation potential.

· External environment(sector policies and/or government mandates or initiatives, pilot studies, needs, etc.)**, including gaps and innovations.**

· CRS Burkina Faso’s current role/position in health programming (for example strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats).

3. Summarize key health sector considerations, including

· The population’s key health care needs and access to health services in the target zones, , noting any particular underserved populations based on income, gender (men, women, boys and girls), ethnicity, livelihood (e.g. nomadic), disability, or any other relevant characteristic.

· The effectiveness of the primary health care system (CSCOM) in target zones, including distance between communities and facilities, ability of primary care facilities to provide the basic package of health services per national policies, functioning of the supervision system, key opportunities and gaps.

· The effectiveness of the community health system (Community Health Workers and Volunteers) in target zones, including the ratio of community workers to households, supply and supervision systems, motivation, and key opportunities and challenges in strengthening community-based health services

· Gender considerations of family health care decision-making and identify approaches to integrate men in maternal child health and nutrition, and strategies to increase women’s decision-making in the household related to health care.

· ICT4D technologies in the sector (information services, linkages to national level system, etc.).

· Recommend policies to reinforce, barriers to overcome, and good practices and lessons learned to be considered in CRS program design.

4. Identify Strategic Growth Opportunities for CRS, based on needs, expected funding and CRS’s strengths.

5. Compile innovative proven and promising practicesthat could be adopted or piloted in current or future programming related to health and nutrition, identifying innovative approaches (including but not limited to ICT4D) which could facilitate the ways in which CRS and the GoBF currently implement their activities and engage stakeholders**; Recommend**policies to reinforce, barriers to overcome, and good practices/lessons learned to be considered in CRS program design.

6. Lead Action Planning Workshopto present findings and recommendations at the end of the 3-month consultancy period and to support the Country Program in its development of its action plan and/or sector engagement strategy document.

NB:The CRS Burkina Faso Country Program will work with the consultant to define the geographic scope of the research and the specific technical areas of intervention at the start of the consultancy.

Deliverables:

By the end of the three month consultancy, the consultant will be expected to produce a final report (which will inform a health systems strengthening strategy paper) which includes:

· A report/summary of the workshop (5-7 pages), including agenda, attendance list and contact information, summary of sessions, action items/next steps, etc.

· A summary of key informant interviews (donors, partners/competitors, private sector, Government, other), including key findings, potential innovations, and tips/pitfalls (8-10 pages). Additionally, provide transcripts of interviews as an annex.

· A report on innovations and initiatives (including ICT4D) in the health and nutrition sectors that highlights documents reviewed and summarizes key findings and potential innovations (8-10 pages).

· evaluation summary of the effectiveness of primary health care and community health system services and constraints (3-5 pages).

· Document key activities from the country-led capture plan, including:

o Analysis and mapping of donors (3-4 pages of who-what-where, historical funding and priorities, future priorities and funding, plus maps)

o Analysis and mapping of sector actors (5-7 pages of who-what-where, plus maps)

o Analysis of the external environment, including gaps and innovations (2-4 pages)

o List of identified strategic opportunities, partners, and recommendations (2-4 pages)

o Analysis of CRS Burkina’s current value proposition and position (2-4 pages)

· A prioritization of health and nutrition strategies/activities for CRS in the target zones with justifications (5-7 pages).

· Brief (5-10 page) report on the consultancy, summarizing work carried out, results, and conclusions.

Key Working Relationships:

The consultant will work directly with the CRS Burkina Faso’s Program Manager for Business Development and Strategic Growth and develop internal and external relationships.

Internal: Country program leadership and staff, including the Country Representative, Deputy Country Representative, Head of Program, Head of MYAP, Head of FFE, Emergency Coordinator, MYAP Health and Nutrition Program Manager, and other staff as necessary; Sahel West Africa (SWA) Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality and Growth (DRDPQ) and Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) in Health and Nutrition; CRS headquarters Technical Advisors in Health/Nutrition.

External: Caritas and other international and local partners; Ministry and government agents in the capitals as well as in municipal offices, including CSCOMs and health and nutrition centers; donors; officials and agents of other international and local organizations as needed.

Background, experience and capacities/skill required:

· M.A., M.S. or public health degree with a focus on health, nutrition, health systems strengthening, or a related field.

· 10 years of experience in health, nutrition, and/or health systems strengthening programming in the Sahel, preferably in Burkina Faso.

· Experience designing health, nutrition, and health systems strengthening projects; knowledge and understanding of rural development.

· Deep understanding and commitment to addressing gender equality in programming.

· Excellent interviewing skills.

· An understanding of donors in the sector highly preferred, as well as good contacts in Burkina Faso.

· Proven self-starter, excellent analytical, problem-solving and planning skills; capacity to work well in a team environment (and also to work independently as needed); and strong writing skills.

· Experience working with faith-based organizations highly desired – and strong willingness to understand how they work (and sensitivities) in order to further define roles in the project

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

· Excellent French oral and written communication skills as well as fluency in oral and written English, required.

Place of assignment: Based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with travel to other regions as needed. Lodging will be covered in Ouagadougou; lodging and per diem will be covered while on field visits.

Level of Effort and Timing: Full time for three months starting in June 2014 (approximately).

How to apply:

Process for Application:Send full CV and cover letter to Kristina Sene at kristina.sene@crs.org. The subject line should read: Health and Nutrition Sector Consultant. Ensure that the cover letter includes information on availability and payment terms.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 12 May 2014

Purpose of the Position:

Under the general guidance of the Nutrition Manager, you will support the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF programme of cooperation in nutrition in Sierra Leone, which aims to improve nutrition programmes and strategies, thereby leading to a reduction of malnutrition among children and women.
Key Expected Results:

1. Participates in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Plans, implements and monitors activities in maternal and child Nutrition as part of an integrated child survival and development approach. Prepares the maternal and child Nutrition component of the Annual Workplan of the Child Survival and Development.
2. Participates with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving maternal and child Nutrition, with emphasis on programme communication at community and household levels.
3. Provides technical assistance for policy development and strategy formulation and implementation in the area of maternal and child nutrition that reflect child survival and development priorities.
4. Ensures the preparation of the maternal and child Nutrition component of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update clearly identifying programme results. Prepares input of the Nutrition component to the Country Programme related documents, (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS)), for assigned programmes/projects.
5. Assists government authorities and partners in planning and organizing training programmes for the purpose of capacity building of service providers, at national and district levels, to deliver nutrition services for children under five years and women of child bearing age, including HIV/AIDS affected children.
6. Coordinates activities and exchanges information/ideas with the other components of the Child Survival and Development programme and with the other programmes, to improve maternal and child Nutrition monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
7. Undertakes field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation and impact. Identifies problems and proposes remedial actions. Identifies alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
8. Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Ensures proper utilization of funds disbursed and accountability and those activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments. Certifies disbursements of funds, monitors and submits financial status reports to the Nutrition Manager or other Senior Programme Officers, as required.
9. Contributes to the mobilization of resources for nutrition activities and participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. Supports nutrition cluster leadership in case of emergency.
   Qualifications of Successful Candidate
10. Advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related technical field.*
11. Five years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
12. Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.

Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.

Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.

Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children’s rights organization, would like to hear from you.

Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies. Applications must be received by 12 May 2014.

Vacancy position link:
https://careers.unicef.org/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PA...

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 16 Jun 2014

Job Description for Nutrition Manager

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org.*The Nutrition Manager will be responsible for initiating and overseeing the start of the nutrition component within the ICCM program. The manager will be responsible for supervising the Nutrition Coordinator and Nutrition Officer based in Wau to ensure all activities are completed, budgets maintained and ultimately be responsible for the Nutrition programme in Wau and Jur River Counties.

JOB PURPOSE

The role of the Nutrition Manager is to oversee all Nutrition activities and provide leadership and management in coordination with the Malaria and Child Survival Technical Advisor. He/she will particularly work with the Child Survival Program Manager, ICCM Coordinator in Wau, and the Malaria, Child Survival Technical Adviser. As this is a new addition to the current activities, PSI South Sudan seeks a dynamic manager who can engage with partner NGO organizations, local ministries and health departments, as well as, the community leaders and volunteers. Similar this individual will monitor all ICCM/Nutrition trainings, workshops and activities in accordance with the ICCM grants and manage the budget for the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a remote team to effectively meet targets and programme objectives for Nutrition within the ICCM structure.
• Monitor relations with Health facility and SMOH nutrition department on the establishment of OTP sites in the areas of operation.
• Collect, analyze and write weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to provide Nutrition (CMAM) updates and progress.
• Professionally represent PSI South Sudan in Country, participating in Nutrition cluster meetings with partners and stakeholders and maintain excellent relation with State Ministry of Health Department of Nutrition.
• Ensure complete assessment, anthropometric measurement of CMAM/SAM cases in children under five years and adhere to WHO/ South Sudan nutrition treatment guidelines/protocols are strictly followed.
• Actively work with various support departments (finance, operations, logistics, etc) to achieve optimal performance for the ICCM team.
• Act as a liaison between headquarter office and Wau field office to ensure all communication succeeds and procedures followed
• Responsible for the capacity building of department staff on nutrition related topics
• Monitoring the project implementation to ensure quality and achieving targets
• Monitor project spending and provide overall financial management of donor grants
• Provide necessary support and work as required by the Malaria and Child Survival Technical Advisor.

Essential requirements

§ He/she should be a holder of Degree in Nutrition & food technology, Public Health or advance Diploma in comprehensive Nursing.

§ He/she should be a South Sudanese National,

§ He/she should be fluent in Both English and Local Arabic, knowledge of classical Arabic is an added advantage.

§ He/she should at least have 7 years Experience in Nutrition related programme.

§ He/She shoul be well versed in creating and operating programmes with detailed budgets, workplans and diverse teams

§ He/she should have Experience in community facilitation, mobilisation, and training

· He/she should have excellent communication skills and the ability to cooperate with others as part of the team.

· He/she should be willing to work independently through line management under limited/distance supervision

The successful candidate will be a creative and innovative thinker and will have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills; interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a proven ability to produce results in difficult circumstances; and the ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure both independently and as a team member.*

How to apply:

Interested candidates may apply via email with a copy of their CV, cover letter and list of three referees to, achristopher@psi-southsudan.org, jduku@psi-southsudan.org or submit applications in hard copy to PSI Offices in Juba Hai Tongping or Hai Daraja; Wau Town.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability

Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

ANNEX I – STATEMENT OF WORK AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. INTRODUCTION OF THE SECTION

UNICEF’s Nutrition Section works towards improving child nutrition within the framework of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other policy instruments through facilitating collaborative efforts in advocacy, policy and programming, capacity building, and monitoring and information dissemination, with particular attention to the most vulnerable.

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Deficiencies in micronutrients such as iron, iodine, vitamin A, folate and zinc can have devastating consequences. At least half of children worldwide ages 6 months to 5 years suffer from one or more micronutrient deficiency, and globally more than 2 billion people are affected. Existing effective micronutrient interventions available to reduce the morbidity and mortality linked to chronic undernutrition, to foster optimal growth and development, and to improve nutritional status in populations, particularly in the most vulnerable groups, are being implemented or planned at different scales in many countries globally.

UNICEF has been working with CDC’s International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control Program (IMMPaCt) for more than 10 years. The particular focus of this partnership over the years has been to reduce the global burden of micronutrient deficiencies in children and pregnant women through the strengthening of global micronutrient interventions, development of guidelines and frameworks, monitoring and evaluation and surveillance systems, and increasing capacity at national and regional levels. Together IMMPaCt and UNICEF support, develop, and disseminate guidelines and frameworks on interventions that affect maternal and child under nutrition outcomes, specifically those related to micronutrient deficiencies, as they are necessary to increase access and coverage of key programs. Additionally, there is a need to develop replicable models for program monitoring and evaluation, surveillance and assessments to improve programs and facilitate scale up. Key global events and networks that this partnership has supported and shaped include the Global Alliance for Vitamin A (GAVA), the Iodine Network (ICCIDD), and the Flour Fortification Initiative (FFI). Additionally, the provision of integral technical support to numerous successful in-country projects has been a particular strength of the partnership, including technical support for the implementation of micronutrient surveys, technical assistance and capacity building for the implementation and monitoring of home fortification and salt iodization programmes.

3. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES & SCOPE OF WORK

Describe the “ultimate” purpose of the services being requested. Elaborate on the scope of work required.

Document the 10+ year collaboration between IMMPaCt and UNICEF by telling the story of the partnership and describing key achievements, successful strategies, and lessons learned. The objective is to produce an attractive, easy to read report that documents the experiences of this partnership to be shared within UNICEF and CDC, as well as among other global partners in nutrition, to illustrate how a successful interagency partnership can be forged.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

Conduct key informant interviews both at UNICEF and CDC HQs and with program countries, review project overviews and other documents, gather stories from the field, and compile any other information available, to produce a report documenting the partnership between IMMPaCt and UNICEF over the years. The report should be interesting to read, and highlight key successes of the collaboration, but also lessons learned. The report should also include case studies bringing in the country perspective.

5. UNICEF RESPONSIBILITIES

Describe the support that will be provided to the selected service provider during the contract period; i.e. liaise with country offices and ensure staff are available for joint work.

This position will be supervised by the M&E officer in the nutrition section. Frequent conversations with the IMMPaCt Team at CDC will be necessary, either by phone or video-conference. Some liaising with country-offices will also be part of the documentation. The consultant will be required to reach out to key informants who might have left the organisation or changed duty-stations.

6. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND TIME LINE

Describe the results that need to be achieved through the proposed contract by listing the deliverables/final outputs that are expected from this work including the time line when these need to be completed.Output Deliverable by 1 report July 2014

7. KEY SKILLS, TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Good understanding of nutrition, in particular Micronutrients issues, is required.

• Excellent communications skills (oral and written) are a requirement

• Previous experience in writing up lessons learned is a benefit.

• Language competences: Proficiency in English is required.

8.DURATION:35 days between 1st May 2014 – 14th July 2014

How to apply

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to with subject line: Consultancy – Report on global partners in nutrition.Applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Maximum 3-page curriculum vitae (CV);

• A sample of any written report that displays research, synthesis and analytical skills;

• Signed P11 form (which can be downloaded fromhttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

· An indication of ability, availability and a quote for daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above, (in US$). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

NOTE: Files should not exceed 5.0MB limit. It is advised to send two emails if you exceed the limit.

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General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal Status

The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

1. Obligations

The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.

Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis:

(a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.

(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good health

Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

1. Insurance

The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

1. Service incurred death, injury or illness

If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

1. Arbitration

(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.

(b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

1. Taxation

UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

How to apply

Deadline for submissions: 30 April 2014

Qualified candidates are requested to send their submissions to with subject line: Consultancy – Report on global partners in nutrition.Applications must include:

• Cover letter

• Maximum 3-page curriculum vitae (CV);

• A sample of any written report that displays research, synthesis and analytical skills;

• Signed P11 form (which can be downloaded fromhttp://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html)

· An indication of ability, availability and a quote for daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above, (in US$). Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

NOTE: Files should not exceed 5.0MB limit. It is advised to send two emails if you exceed the limit.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Algeria, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 22 May 2014

About us

Save the Childrenis the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. Each year, we reach tens of millions of children in need in the United States and around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

The Health & Nutrition Global Initiative is a coordinating body for member, regional and country office engagement in advancing our work in health, nutrition, and HIV, in development and humanitarian settings, as one Save the Children. The GI will provide guidance and support to members and country offices to deliver on our global health and nutrition objectives. The Deputy Director is a leadership position working closely with the Director of the Health and Nutrition Global Initiative.

About the Role

• In close collaboration with the Director, contribute to the design, development and support of the implementation of Save the Children's global health and nutrition initiatives and strategies; working in close coordination with Save the Children members and Save the Children International - with the specific responsibility for driving forward the global nutrition agenda.
• Lead the development and coordination of Thematic Task Groups
• Facilitate the collaboration and coordination with the EveryOne Campaign
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Health and Nutrition Global Initiative’s priorities: e.g. capacity building; global technical fora; and resources that will improve consistency, effectiveness and quality of Health, Nutrition, HIV, and WASH programming in Save the Children
• Supervise Save the Children's global monitoring and evaluation work under the Global Initiative by supporting the production of tools and capacity building for improved quality of data production, collection and analysis
• Represent the Global Initiative and Save the Children in various fora, as needed, to advance priorities

About You

• Public health or nutrition degree, or a person with advanced training in public health, and significant senior-level experience.
• Thorough knowledge of global health and nutrition policy, technical, and program issues in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Developing country experience, preferably through long-term assignments, in health and nutrition
• Robust experience working in international development in designing, implementing and evaluating health and nutrition programs
• Proven senior level experience leading diverse, complex initiative and teams to achieve agreed objectives
• Proven ability to broker collaboration and engagement of Member organizations in contributing to the goals and objectives of the GI
• Excellent writing, communications, facilitation, capacity building and networking skills in English.
• Experience in policy, advocacy and/or resource development is desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%

What we offer

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more.

How to apply:

https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/vacancy/566/description

Organization: World Relief
Country: Sudan
Closing date: 31 Mar 2014

JOB SUMMARY

(Overall Purpose) Facilitate health and nutrition activities in Sudan (West Darfur) through management of community based treatment of malnutrition, as well as curative and preventive and health programming. To provide direction to the program with the aim of developing local capacity to sustain health programs in the long term.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Manage supervision of all nutrition and health programming in all locations in Sudan (West Darfur). •Supervise the safe and efficient management of nutrition and health supplies and equipment. •Support the implementation of timely and accurate data collection systems, monitor data for accuracy, and respond appropriately with programmatic changes as needed to meet targets. •Assess staff training needs and make appropriate referrals for training. Where required, organize, facilitate and/or provide training of nutrition and health personnel. •Play an active role in investigating upcoming RFAs and the development of proposals, budget and project review processes. •Coordinate nutrition and health activities with Ministries of Health, UN agencies, other implementing partners and funding agencies. •Coordinate nutrition and health program development with local counterparts (SMOH, County Health Department and local leadership) with a focus on using a community development approach at all stages of program planning and implementation. •Ensure compliance with WHO and GOS MOH guidelines and policies in each program component. •Maintain clear communication with all staff on at least a weekly basis. •Promote the development of a sustainable health program by offering creative ideas and new approaches to solving problems in the health program. •Coordinate with other World Relief programs in each field with full support for an integrated approach to community development. •Reflect an example of true Christian character and mission in all interactions with WR staff and community members. •Work to strengthen the local church’s capacity for supporting health initiatives. •Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

•Good understanding of links between emergency and development programs, familiar with project cycle management. •Experience in donor reporting e.g. USAID, EU, CIDA, UN Agencies preferred. •Experience in hardship postings/complex emergencies, with proven leadership experience; Able to work in a fluid and insecure area; Maturity and ability to adjust to harsh living conditions. •Strong planning and organizational skills; Experience in good project planning and design. •Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, logistics, and commodity tracking. •Conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Interpersonal and Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience. •Computer and IT expertise highly preferred. •Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems and issues both promptly and efficiently. •Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic conditions.

Other conditions: Exclusivity clause: Before signing the contract the candidate will disclose all professional and personal affiliations that may affect the name & reputation of the organization (such as military, political, legal, employment or entrepreneurial activities.)Furthermore he/she will declare that he/she is not currently engaged in any activities that will reduce his capacity to fulfill the requirement of the position and will seek the explicit (written) approval from the country director before entering or committing him/herself to such an engagement. Confidentiality clause: The employee will be bound by a confidentiality agreement, in which he/she agrees not to divulge or disclose any internal information about the organisation that may affect the work, name & reputation of the organization. Code of conduct: As an incremental condition of the contract the employee will sign and abide by the World Relief Code of Conduct. This includes the protection and non-exploitation of Beneficiaries and vulnerable groups.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Job Skill Codes:

Ability to handle multiple tasks, Ability to meet deadlines, Ability to organize, Ability to work independently and on team projects, Ability to work w/minimal supervision; self-start, Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Computer Skills: Proficient, Demonstrated spiritual maturity & servant leader, Development exp: 3-5 years, Disaster Response exp: 1-3 years, Excellent verbal & written communication skills., Exp in a developing country, Exp in program development and management, Exp in proposal writing/reports, Language: English - Fluent

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

How to apply:

To apply please visit: www.worldrelief.org/career-opportunities

Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc.
Country: Timor-Leste
Closing date: 24 Feb 2014

Technical Experts
Timor-Leste Economic Growth Integrated Project for Private Sector Competitiveness, Agriculture and Global Climate Change

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including agriculture and agribusiness, water and natural resources management, land tenure, and climate change, crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, and avian influenza control. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

DAI seeks qualified candidates with technical expertise in the areas of climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, natural resource management, and household nutrition for an integrated economic growth project for sustainable development of the horticulture value chain in Timor-Leste.

The anticipated project will strengthen human and institutional capacity for development by empowering rural households to utilize and access resources and assets; increasing productivity in the agriculture sector; and promoting integrated interventions for climate-smart agricultural practices, watershed management, and nutrition education. Illustrative interventions include strengthening the horticulture value chain, improving land use planning, and natural resource management, and reinforcing complementary components for nutrition, behavior change, and life skills.

Qualifications

• Seven years or more of technical experience designing and implementing programs and interventions in the areas of climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, natural resources management, nutrition education, and behavior change
• Experience in establishing, managing and/or operating programs involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries.
• An advanced degree in a technical area related to agricultural productivity, health and nutrition, natural resources management, climate change, or related field is required.
• Fluent English is required, working knowledge of Tetum is a plus.
• Experience working in Timor-Leste is desirable.

How to apply:

Candidates should send cover letter and CV to DAIRecruitAsia@dai.com February 24, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 27 Feb 2014

We are looking for: A HEAD OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Country: Bangladesh, based in Dhaka

Length of Contract: 12 months, starting until the 05/04/2014

Responsibilities: To lead the implementation, review and update of the country nutrition strategy and annual action plan in collaboration with nutrition team members and support from the Country Director. The Head of Nutrition and Health Department will be responsible for:

1. Design, develop and evaluate actions in the field of nutrition and health

   • Collect and quality control of monitoring, follow up and evaluation data
   • Maintain quality for the nutritional situation analysis
   • Assess the standard of nutritional and medical proposals submitted by his/her teams
   • Encourage his/her teams to identify new programmes
   • Develop an ACF nutrition and health strategy specific to the mission

2. Monitor and coordinate programmes in the fields of nutrition and health

   • Launch nutritional surveys in liaison with the Country Director
   • Develop integrated (inter-disciplinary) approach programmes
   • Collect and anlysedata, including the decisions making on this basis
   • Provide timely and high quality activity reports
   • Monitoring all the consolidated programme budgets relating to nutrition and health allocated to the country

3. Manage the Nutrition and Health team in capital and bring technical support to the Nutrition and Health Program Managers

   • Evaluate of the technical performance and skills of Programme Managers
   • Develop the technical skills of Nutrition and Health teams

4. Develop and launch programmes in collaboration with governmental, UN, international and local agencies

   • Disseminate ACF’s nutrition and health strategy at country level to partners and funding bodies
   • Develop and maintain a network of harmonious and productive relationships with national representatives and programme partners

5. Represent ACF and its positioning in the field of nutrition and health

   • Represent ACF in dealings with national and international authorities on matters of health and nutrition
   • Make national and international authorities fully aware of the ACF positions and protocols

Qualification and previous experience: : Degree in nutrition, nursing or medical doctor with demonstrated and diversified experience in managing health and nutrition programs in the field, preferably in a coordination position. A strong experience in working at National level in nutrition/health policy development is compulsory.A previous experience with ACF is a major asset, as well as significant field experience in emergency nutrition and health programs, including undertaking assessment, designing and implementing programs and M&E and writing proposals, concept notes and reports.Successful applicants will have a proven track record of setting up strong relationship and trust within the community and stakeholders of the programs. Capacity to train and capacity build Deputy Department Heads required.Excellent knowledge of Community Therapeutic Care, SMART and CMAM guidelines.Excellent command of English required.

Status: Employee - Total average yearly gross income : from 44910€ to 51410€- Fixed-term contract, provided by ACF according to the French legislation.- All expenses paid on the field: o Support to the R & R costs : 110€/month averageo Transportation costs to and from the mission : 460€/ month average,o Collective or individual accommodation depending on position : 700€/month averageo Food and hygiene expenses (living allowance) : 266€/monthso Per Diem : 162 €/months- Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 (13rd month included), depending on relevant experience- Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution- 25 days of annual paid leaves- 20 days of extra leaves per year (taken as recovery time breaks of one week every 2 or 4 months depending on the mission) - Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris

Motivating Job Prospects in the medium and long term

How to apply:

To apply, please visit : http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/head-nutrition-and-health-d...

Organization: CARE USA
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

CARE is currently seeking a Director of Nutrition. The Director of Nutrition leads CARE's global efforts to improve nutritional outcomes, particularly for young children and women, improving survival, health and development, and breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. Impact occurs through programs led by the nutrition team; collaboration and support for programs led by CARE Country Offices; research, evaluation, learning and knowledge sharing; advocacy from national to global levels; and participation in and support of global coalitions such as Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN). CARE's approach to nutrition addresses immediate as well as underlying and basic causes of poor nutrition. This approach integrates nutrition specific actions with nutrition sensitive programming in agriculture and livelihoods (food security); water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); women's empowerment and gender equity; and maternal health. Nutrition work is implemented in both development and humanitarian settings. The Nutrition team, which includes 10-12 doctorate and masters level professionals, is part of the Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) Unit, facilitating integrated and effective programming. The Director of Nutrition is a member of the FNS Unit's leadership team, contributes to setting the strategic direction of the Unit, and brings a nutrition lens to food security and other nutrition sensitive programming taking place across CARE.

 

CARE's nutrition work contributes to the organizations overall mission to eliminate poverty and achieve social justice, and builds on and contributes to CARE's women-centered and community empowerment approaches to catalyze scalable and sustainable change. The Director of Nutrition will have technical skills in nutrition that make him/her an effective leader in developing quality programs; experience in research and evaluation; good management skills; credibility and effectiveness as a representative for CARE in developing partnerships and participating in global forums; and skills writing proposals and winning funding. Knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and early childhood development (ECD) and the ability to integrate ECD programming and measurement into nutrition programs is advantageous.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Technical and programmatic leadership and engagement.

 

Provide leadership, strategic oversight and technical input for nutrition and nutrition programs at the central and field levels.

 

Develop program strategies for nutrition programming led by the Nutrition Team and contribute to plans for Country Office led programs.

 

Provide ongoing collaboration and support for field teams implementing programs ensuring quality and effectiveness of the work.

 

Propose innovative strategies and operations research activities that can be nested into program work and provide leadership and collaboration in the implementation of those activities.

 

Ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programs to support quality improvement during the program and to facilitate learning, knowledge sharing and replication of successful approaches.

 

Disseminate the lessons learned at meetings, in presentations, and in publications (including peer-reviewed) to maximize impact across CARE and to leverage replication and scale-up by governments and other development stakeholders.

 

Build strategic Partnerships

 

Build strategic partnerships with other organizations focusing on nutrition and integrated nutrition programs building on current relationships, including with academic institutions such as Cornell University, Emory University, CDC, etc., positioning CARE as an important contributor and innovator in the fields of nutrition and development.

 

Provide global leadership by representing CARE on technical, advocacy and policy nutrition issues in global forums.

 

Advocate within CARE at Regional Units and Country Offices for the important role of integrated nutrition programming in achieving CARE's mission and breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

 

Actively support the Innovations and Learning agenda of the FNS team, to identify promising programs across the CARE world, learn from these, and create tools and approaches to be retained in the Knowledge Management Resource Hub.

 

Strengthen Partnerships

 

Develop and strengthen partnerships with individual and institutional fundraising units, and with marketing and communications to support nutrition activities and to strengthen and expand the funding base for integrated nutrition programming at CARE.

 

This will include managing development and submission of proposals for funding in collaboration with the fundraising teams, other program units, Country Office colleagues, and partner organizations.

 

Requirements:

 

Masters or doctoral (PhD or MD) degree in nutrition, public health, a medical field or a relevant social science

 

Demonstrated management experience leading a team of skilled professionals

 

Familiarity with common used software applications.

 

At least 8 years of field experience in international development work of which a minimum of 5 years of experience needs to be in nutrition and/or child health programs

 

At least 3 of those years in a middle to senior level management position, overseeing international health programs and supervising professional staff.

 

Experience in strategy development, program design, implementation and evaluation of Nutrition and Child Health programs in both facility and community settings.

 

Significant experience working with USAID-funded programs and knowledge of the USAID regulations and reporting.

 

Interpersonal and intercultural communications skills

 

Proven ability to work in partnership with other professionals and organizations.

 

Demonstrated abilities in strategic planning, management, fund raising and oversight of complex program initiatives.

 

Experience in program design, monitoring, research and evaluation, and in providing technical assistance to program implementers.

 

Knowledge of and experience in social and behavior change, and gender issues as they relate to health and nutrition

 

Excellent skills in written and spoken English; ability to communicate knowledge in a manner appropriate to diverse audiences

 

Must be thoroughly versed through training and experience, in the theory and practice of nutrition and child health programs. This includes knowledge of theories, formative research, program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, other program management skills and fund raising.

 

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

 

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

How to apply:

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cw...

Organization: Food and Agriculture Organization
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

POSITION TITLE: Nutrition Analyst
GRADE LEVEL: SC-9/1CONTRACT TYPE:
National Personnel Project
DUTY STATION:
MogadishuORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: FAO-Somalia DURATION:11 Months, with possible extension
ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES: SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY
ANTICIPATED START DATE:Immediately

Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and of the Project Manager/ CTA and the direct supervision of the Nutrition Technical Manager, the Nutrition Analyst will focus on the following areas and tasks:Specific Duties and Responsibilities• Maintain responsibility for nutrition situation analysis in designated zones/regions of Somalia. Specifically, the staff member will:o Develop and maintain an up-to-date work plan for the zone, and coordinate its implementationo Coordinate data collection through nutritional surveillance system (nutrition surveys, rapid assessments, health facilities, sentinel sites surveillance)o Analyze data generated through nutritional surveillance system (assessments, sentinel sites surveillance) using an appropriate computer software (E.g. Epi info and nutrisurvey)o Manage the FSNAU human resource in the zones (staff performance reviews/evaluation)o Provide technical and operational support and guidance to zonal team.o Ensure the implementation of administrative guidelines by staff members in the zone (with particular attention to those related to travel procedures and security).o Identify capacity deficits among staff members in the zone and recommend appropriate ways of addressing them implementing where possible.o Budget, manage and account for finances for the various activities undertaken in the zone.o Ensure monthly and quarterly reports are submitted to Nairobi on a timely basis by field analysts• Identify and strengthen partnershipso Identify capacity deficits among partners in Somalia and take steps to ensure they are addressedo Conduct training of technical focal points of partner agencies in the designated zone, annuallyo Coordinate with partners at country, zonal and regional levels during surveillance and dissemination of informationo Support the team in the development and maintenance of professional relationships with key partners in Somalia and Nairobi. • Contribute to the development and implementation of specific research initiatives related to nutrition and food security in Somalia.• Ensure that the various nutrition databases are maintained and updated with relevant information from your zone as necessary.
• Acts as Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and maternal nutrition focal point for nutrition unit taking technical lead on IYCF/maternal nutrition matters including development/review of data collection tool, data analysis and presentation and related research and emerging issues• Represent FSNAU nutrition in interagency and nutrition cluster meetings in the absence or as directed by the Nutrition Technical Manager and in line with key areas of interest and research. • Contribute to production and dissemination of nutrition information through FSNAU’s routine bulletins.• Contribute to the nutrition assessment reports produced by other team members providing constructive criticism additional input and advice where appropriate. • In the absence of one of the Nutrition Analysts and in consultation with the Nutrition Technical Manager, provide support to cover the gaps and delegate the relevant responsibilities and activities to the remaining team members to ensure all areas of the project are being supported• Contribute to developing, piloting, implementation and utilization of standard technical guidelines for all project activities• For sudden onset shocks such as conflict and floods co-ordinate all information flow from field staff to a central point, • Act as mentor for new Nutrition Analysts• Monitor communication with partners in relation to assessment planning and analysis – linked to improved coordination at Nairobi and field level. • Support the development of structures to improve contextual information availability, through increasing coordination and liaison with other sectors such as water, food security, livestock etc. • Disseminate information through ad-hoc reports, contributions to other reports (FSNAU, UNDP, OCHA etc) and communications with interested parties• Perform other related duties as required.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSExpected Outputs: Required Completion Date:i) Maintain responsibility for nutrition situation analysis in designated zones/regions of Somaliaii) Plan and coordinate implimentation of large scale Nutrition assessments and analysisiii) Analysis of health and feeding facility data iv) Disemination of Nutrition situation reports through reports, presentations and one-to-one meetingsv) Write Technical series reportsvi) Write Nutrition updates
vii) Management of the zonal budgets and field nutrition analysts viii) Building nutrition surveillance Capacity for FSNAU/FAO and partners through training and field experiencesix) Representation of the FAO/FSANUA in strategic partners meetings i. Continuous ii. Continuousiii. Monthlyiv. Continuous v. Bi-annually (Feb and Sep. vi. Bi-monthly (April, July, October and December)vii. Continuousviii. Continuous

Education and Experience:

Education:• Advanced Degree in nutrition or related field.• Confidence and clarity in oral and written communication skills.• Advanced level of competence in computers and data analysis.Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements

• Communicating to build understanding and support• Engaging in continuous learning• Planning organizing and delivering quality results• Understanding FAO mandate and its global context• Working together in teams and partnerships Work Experience:

• Over 2 years of relevant experience in nutrition analysis preferably in Somalia• Advanced Data analysis skills• Proficiency in analytical software including SPSS, EPinfo, ENA Languages:

• English • Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantageSelection Criteria

• Experience in nutrition surveillance activities in Somalia or other countries in transition or emergency.• Understanding of food security and health issues.• Somali National

How to apply:

TO APPLY: Send your application to:Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/02/2014 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/. E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY

Seconded to the Nutrition Cluster, The IMC Nutrition Assessment Manager (NAM) will provide field based technical support, countrywide, for the completion of nutritional assessments (primarily SQUEAC and SMART). Where necessary, the NAM will lead on the implementation of surveys.

Background and Justification:

Yemen is amongst the countries with the highest level of child malnutrition. In 2013 an estimated 1 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition and a little over a quarter of these are severe acute malnourished. IMC, UNICEF and nutrition cluster partners have been responding to emergency levels of child malnutrition for the last three years. CMAM programmes have thus been scaled up in recent years. By the middle of 2013 a total of 1141 OTP (Outpatient Therapeutic Program) and 544 SFP (Supplementary Feeding Program) had become operational.

To inform the decision making in planning and designing of live saving and long term nutrition programs in the country several nutrition assessments have been carried out. However there still exists a dearth of up to date information on the current situation of acute malnutrition in most of the country. In addition, the effectiveness and efficiency of the already established CMAM program has not been particularly effectively examined - only a couple of CMAM coverage evaluations (using SQUEAC methodology) had been carried out in the last year.

Although there have been improvements in capacity of Ministry of Public Health and Population (MOPHP) and cluster partners to undertake timely and good quality nutrition assessments, there is still a gap in having an experienced and senior level technical expert that can provide guidance and oversight to governorate level assessment coordinators.

Thus the overall the purpose of this assignment is to enhance the MOPHP capacity in assessment, and technically support MOPHP and nutrition cluster partners to carry out SMART nutrition surveys and SQUEAC coverage assessments in high priority areas of Yemen.

Specific Tasks:

1. In consultation with the Nutrition cluster Assessment Technical Working Group and MOPHP nutrition department develop a nutrition assessment decision making framework for Yemen.
2. Review and update the SMART nutrition survey tools which have been in use in the last surveys so that they are adaptable to various contexts in Yemen.
3. Provide support for the planning, coordination and implementation of SMART nutrition surveys in priority governorates.
4. Train MOPHP and Nutrition cluster partners on SMART Nutrition survey and SQUEAC Coverage Assessment methodologies.
5. In coordination with MOPHP nutrition department establish a roster of personnel to make up a Nutrition Rapid Assessment Team at national level, and work with the government to ensure assignment of focal persons in governorates.
6. Support Cluster information management officers in creating repository of reports and datasets of past Nutrition Assessments.
7. By closely working with WFP /VAM Unit, and WHO strengthen timely compilation and dissemination of Food security and nutrition surveillance information.
8. Support design, implementation, and completion of SQUEAC coverage assessment in in Hajja, Hodeida and other governorates as required.

Deliverables

1. Training of MOPHP staff on SMART nutrition survey methodology
2. Four rounds of training (75-100 participants) of MOPHP and NGO partners on SQUEAC
3. Supports the implementation / ensures the implementation of 10 SMART and 10 SQUEAC surveys
4. Revises SMART Nutrition Survey data collection tools
5. Nutrition Assessment Team is established in Ministry of Health and Governorate focal persons are assigned.
6. Repository of past nutrition Survey reports and datasets is created.
7. Nutrition Surveillance and Survey Framework
8. Provides weekly reports and monthly briefings to the IMC Country Director
9. Is a member of the IMC country team and participates as requited in IMC meetings, retreats, programme design, documents (proposals etc…)

Qualifications: Technical Background and Experience:

1. Advanced university degree in public health, nutrition or related field or first degree with significant experience
2. Experience in conducting surveys of significant size with a successful track record of effective survey management
3. Experience in humanitarian settings.
4. Demonstrated technical knowledge in conducting emergency nutrition surveys, and coverage assessments using SQUEAC Methodology,
5. Experience in capacity building of government and national agencies.
6. Excellent communication, organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
7. Computer skills, including word processing, spread sheet and other software packages/ systems is required. Statistical skills in working with Nutrisurvey/ENA ,EPI-INFO ,SPSS or other software packages is essential
8. Fluent in English (some Arabic language understanding/ speaking will be an asset).

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 14 Feb 2014

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

Summary

The Consultant – Nutritional Causal Analyses (NCA) will perform 2 NCAs in Yemen, one in Taiz and one in Sana’a over an estimated (to be confirmed with Consultant) 6 to 8 week period.Back ground and Justification:

Yemen is amongst the countries with the highest level of child malnutrition. In 2014 an estimated 1 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition and a little over a quarter of these are severe acute malnourished. IMC and nutrition cluster partners have been responding to emergency levels of child malnutrition for the last three years. CMAM programmes have thus been scaled up in recent years. By Dec 2013 a total of 1,312 OTP (Outpatient Therapeutic Program), 588 SFP (Supplementary Feeding Program) and 28 SCs (Stabilization Centres) had become operational.

Despite the scale of the above, there is still a dearth of real information and understanding about the immediate and underlying causes of malnutrition, and the potential actions that could be put in place to address them

To inform the decision making in planning and designing of activities to effectively address the underlying and basic causes of malnutrition in the 2 main areas of operation of IMC, two NCAs are planned. Specific Tasks:

1. Desk review of all available literature on the Nutritional situation in Yemen (from Consultants base (1 week)
2. Meet stakeholders in Yemen to complete the above – including NGO, UN and Government representatives (1 week)
3. Train staff for both locations (brought together in one location) on methodology (1 week)
4. Complete NCA in Taiz (2 weeks – including draft report)
5. Complete NCA in Sana’a (2 weeks – including draft report)
6. Finalize reports in Sana’a and complete 2 presentations – one internal for IMC and one external for partners

Deliverables

1. Two NCAs completed – reports shared with IMC, and with Donors and partners during the course of a presentation

Qualifications: Technical Background and Experience:

1. Masters degree or a Bachelors degree plus adequate field experience in public health, nutrition, anthropology or other related field or significant experience
2. Experience in humanitarian settings and insecure working environments.
3. Demonstrated technical knowledge in conducting NCAs, including training field staff in the methodology
4. Excellent communication, organizational skills and ability to work in a team.
5. Computer and analytical skills, including word processing, spread sheet and other software packages/ systems is required. Statistical skills in working with Nutrisurvey/ENA ,EPI-INFO ,SPSS or other software packages is essential

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.