India: Nutrition Specialist, (Monitoring and Evaluation), NO-C, Temporary Appointment (TA), New Delhi - (This is a Temporary Appointment for 364 days. The vacancy is open to Indian Nationals only)

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Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist (L4) and overall guidance of Chief of Nutrition, the Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for guiding the implementation, partner’s management, data quality monitoring, and dissemination of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey which is carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and continue till 2020. As part of the 2018-22 RWP of Nutrition (IR 1.4, Activity 2), UNICEF has also committed to support the MoHFW to implement, analyse and disseminate the findings from the nationwide survey of children and adolescents to assess their nutritional status, micronutrient status and NCD risk.

The incumbent will lead the coordination of all stakeholders and partners that are engaged in the project, providing timely and relevant information to various project stakeholders, and liaise with the MoHFW.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. CNNS KNOWLEDGE NETWORK

Provide support to the MoHFW to initiate, coordinate, and facilitate the collaboration of expert working groups and research partners with various analysis and documentation through managerial support of the CNNS knowledge network.

To ensure maximum utility of the survey data, the CNNS knowledge network will:

2. FINAL REPORT

Effectively manage the CNNS partners and TAG members to produce the final report of the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey. The work will include guiding and supervising contracted organizations and individuals to complete final print ready report, state and national level factsheets, media and policy briefs

3. NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES

Provide technical support and coordination of partners/agencies/consultants to delivery national and state level survey dissemination. This includes i) coordinating with national and state partners for preparation of the events / messaging and presentations ii) contracting and managing event management agencies as needed iii) supervision of production and delivery of dissemination materials iv) Ensuring appropriate media and social media coverage of events, v) presenting and coordinating presenters and round table participants for dissemination events

4. COMMUNICATION

Coordinate and maintain close communication with all Knowledge Network stakeholders and partners involved in the survey including MoHFW, representatives from the TAG, external consultants, knowledge network partners and donor reporting.

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Provide technical support in preparing and disseminating relevant statistical information/survey findings/results on demand from national and state government partners as needed.

6. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Coordinate the effective and efficient use of UNICEF’s resources allocated to the project, including proper and timely disbursements and accounting of funds as per UNICEF financial procedures.

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Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):

Education:

Work Experience:

Language:

COMPETENCIES

Core Values (Required)

Core Competencies (Required)

Functional Competencies (Required)

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

i. Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)

ii. Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group)

Knowledge of theories and practices in:

General knowledge of:

iii.General knowledge of:

Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job)

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

UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification – the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF’s commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

This certification recognizes UNICEF’s commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

“UNICEF’s most important asset is our staff — all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization.” Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director.

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