Health and Nutrition Associate (Re-advertised)

Description of Tasks:

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of national Health and Nutrition Officer, the Health and Nutrition Associate will:
•  Provide technical support in quality assurance activities of programmatic implementation (HACT monitoring, partners’ capacity building…);
•  Support in data management for evidence-based programming such as timely data reporting on Activity Info and other required reports;
•  Provide support to Health and Nutrition program officers in the development, implementation and monitoring of program documents;
•  Support Health and Nutrition Programme Officers in development of fund-raising documents, internal reporting, human interest stories and donor reports;
•  Contribute to the ongoing portfolio of innovation and implementation research in relation to the core components of UNICEF’s child survival and development agenda;
•  Contribute and engage in regular internal and external meetings with the Health and Nutrition Team, including forums with government and partners;
•  Support modelling of new integrated innovative interventions to address child wellbeing in Lebanon and across nationality;
•  Support when needed in actively participating in the field Health and Nutrition working groups;
•  Participate in the Annual work planning, mid-year review and end of year review of the Health and Nutrition program;
•  Participate in the development of innovations in data gathering and feedback in order to enhance the use of data and evidence for action, with a focus on vulnerable groups and communities;
•  Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor;
 

a)  Qualifications, skills, experience, areas of expertise:
•  At least 2 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in health, nutrition and data management, or other relevant programmes, experience working in the UN or other international development organization;
•  Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
•  Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
•  Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
•  Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
•  Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
•  Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
•  Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete)
•  Sound security awareness;
•  Have affinity with or interest in Public health, in emergency and development work, in evidence based programming, planning and reporting, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, age and culture.