Nutrition Project Coordinator Consultant - TYR

Background

As part of UNICEF’s integrated approach to expanding lifesaving nutrition interventions, each Lead Partner is expected to designate one focal point to oversee and support the implementation of these activities across the sub-partners centers under their responsibility, with the goal of improving the nutritional status of children in the Palestinian camps and gatherings.

Scope of Work

The Nutrition Project Coordinator will ensure that all sub-partners centers are:

• Equipped to deliver lifesaving nutrition services as per UNICEF protocols.
• Compliant with reporting and monitoring requirements.
• Supported with technical oversight and coordination.

Key responsibilities include:

Nutrition Services Coordination

• Ensure that nutrition focal points at the center level are trained and performing their duties effectively.
• Follow up on the delivery of awareness sessions, screenings and referrals.
• Identify challenges, gaps, and needs from the field and escalate them to UNICEF – Palestinian Program.

Capacity Building

• Support the organization and facilitation of nutrition training sessions for focal points and educators.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Review and validate reports submitted by center-based nutrition focal points.
• Consolidate monthly updates and share them with UNICEF- PPL and lead partner.
• Participate in periodic coordination meetings, field visits, data validation processes and reporting data on Activity Info database.

Coordination and Oversight

• Serve as the main liaison between UNICEF, lead partner, and the implementing partner’s team for all nutrition-related activities.

Deliverables

• Monthly reporting covering all centers under the lead partner.
• Records of attendance of trainings, awareness sessions, screening, referrals and coordination meetings.
• Summary of challenges and success stories from the field.
• Recommendations for improving service delivery.