Nutrition Officer, Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM)

Nutrition Officer, Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Harare

UNICEF

Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will report to the Nutrition Manager and will be accountable for professional technical contribution to project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of CMAM programme.

Key result areas for this post include:

1Ensure availability of accurate, complete and up to date information required for effective nutrition CMAM programme and project design, nutrition Data of the country, addressing gender inequalities and determinants of gender equality where relevant in implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation. 2. Analyse collected data and information and prepare progress reports using agreed gender indicators where needed. 3. Ensure the appropriateness of financial, administrative and supply documentation, verify that nutrition project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database. 4. Compile nutrition CMAM project implementation training and orientation materials to promote knowledge sharing with donors and media. 5. Team with local government counterparts to exchange information on nutrition project implementation and status as well as movement and distribution of supplies. 6. Facilitate integration of CMAM service into routine child health services.

Qualifications and Competencies ·University Degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management or other relevant disciplines, preferably advanced university degree. · At least 2 years progressively relevant professional work experience. · Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

How to apply:

If you have experience of working in a similar capacity, meet the above profile and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send your application letter and curriculum vitae quoting vacancy notice number to the following address. Human Resources Manager (Vacancy Notice No:… Zim-2012) UNICEF

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.

NO FEE:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

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