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• Contributes to
  the preparation of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update.
  Prepares nutrition programme inputs to the Country   Programme
  Document (CPD) and all related documents.
• Formulates and
  develops nutrition programme goals, strategies, methodologies and approaches
  and implements based on result-based approach within Human Rights
  framework by broad participation and collaboration with internal and
  external partnership.
• Reviews and
  evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and
  constraints of nutrition programmes in coordination and collaboration with
  government and other partners.
• Provides
  technical support to government and non-government organizations at the
  national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and
  implementation stages of the health and nutrition programmes. 
• Plans, organizes
  and conducts training and orientation activities for government personnel
  and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building at the central and
  regional levels, and expansion of coverage of services.
• Undertakes field
  visits in order to monitor and evaluate nutrition programme
  performance/implementation; identifies problems and proposes remedial
  action; identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve
  efficiency of programme delivery.
• Develops the
  work-plan for the nutrition programme and monitors compliance to ensure
  objectives and targets are met and achieved.
• Guides and
  supervises professional and support staff.
• Ensures their
  training needs are met, and provides on-the-job training.
• Coordinates with
  Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance
  activities. 
• Approves
  disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and
  those activities are within established plans of action, and the programme
  budget allotments.
• Coordinates
  activities and exchanges information/ideas with other programmes, to
  contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives.
• Participates in
  establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and
  in the development of communication materials and strategies to support
  advocacy and community participation.
• Participates in
  the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors,
  budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
• Perform any
  other job tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• The applicant
  should possess an advanced university degree in nutrition and specialized
  training in public health, covering clinical, biochemical and public
  health aspects. (The Nutrition Specialist may hold a university degree
  with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may
  be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.)
• Strong background
  in Economics and Social Development advantageous.
• At least eight
  years of relevant work experience at the national and international levels
  in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in the
  field of ‘Keeping Children Alive’.
• Significant experience/familiarity
  in emergency programmes management experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in
  English is required. Knowledge of another UN language.

• 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.

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