Chad: Associate Nutrition and Food Security Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Associate Nutrition and Food Security Officer is responsible to establish an appropriate support mechanism, including use of the experience and expertise of a range of relevant actors and partners. This position demands both the technical knowledge and the work experience needed to coordinate a nutrition programme. The Associate Nutrition and Food Security Officer will support the coordination of the Nutrition and Food Security programme, provide technical guidance to partners, monitor and evaluate the programme in the refugee camps. The incumbent will ensure that UNHCR¿s nutrition and food security programmes meet minimum UNHCR and international standards, to minimise malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia prevalence among populations of concern and to support the provision and attainment of adequate food for food security. The incumbent plays a role in programme coordination, planning, support to ongoing and emergency interventions, monitoring and evaluation; as well as promoting capacity- building of UNHCR personnel and partners, and advocacy, information and communication on nutrition and food security issues.

The Associate Nutrition and Food Security Officer will report to the Programme Officer in Gore Sub-Office.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Undergraduate (equivalent of a Ba/BS) degree in Human Nutrition or related scientific field plus minimum 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate (equivalent of a Master's) degree plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of PHD) with 1 year of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
• Experience in dealing with large scale emergencies or displaced/refugee situations in the UN or in an international Organisation.
• Proven technical expertise in the area of nutrition and food security assessments including surveys, rapid screenings and rapid assessments.
• Ability to work and pressure and in hardship conditions.
• Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of WASH is essential.
• Knowledge and experience of working with partner agencies with a capacity to provide formal and informal training.
• Proficiency in computer software such as MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
• Excellent knowledge of French and working knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Experience, advanced training and combined knowledge in various related fields: e.g. public health, food assistance, IYCF, reproductive health, WASH.
• Experience in Nutrition surveys, implementation of micro-nutrients programme.
• Experience, advanced training and combined knowledge in various related fields: e.g. public health, food assistance/food security, IYCF, reproductive health, WASH.
• Demonstrated experience of the latest developments and technology in Nutrition and food security e.g. Use of Food supplementation products, SMART methodology, Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Food Security and small scale agriculture, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.
• Experience in project cycle management, partnerships, exit strategy and sustainability of nutrition projects.
• Knowledge of Arabic language.

Application

Interested candidates should apply on the UNHCR Career Page/international vacancies section here: http://www.unhcr.org/careers.html.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 12 July 2018 (midnight Geneva time).

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.