Programme Associate (Nutrition), SC6 (2 Positions) – Pemba, Cabo Delgado

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Malnutrition remains a serious threat to lasting human and economic development in Mozambique. Despite a significant increase in political will, capacity strengthening in food security and nutrition (FSN) overall, and targeted investments for improved nutrition over the last 10 years, it is still estimated that almost 11 % of GDP is lost annually due to malnutrition (Cost of Hunger Study, 2017). Adding to this, Mozambique is increasingly suffering under the triple burden of malnutrition with overweight, underweight, and micronutrient deficiencies co-existing in urban settings, while the former two prevail in rural settings. A closer look at the numbers reveals the scary reality – stunting was remained largely unchanged since 2011 with a prevalence of 38% amongst children under 5 (IOF 2019/20) – while anemia affects 54% of women (DHS 2011) and 64% of children (IMASIDA, 2015). In addition, almost every year, Mozambique has a high probability of cyclones, floods, and in some areas of the country droughts. This also has an important impact on vulnerable groups like children under five and pregnant and lactating women, contributing to increasing levels of acute malnutrition. In direct support of Government priorities and fully aligned to WFP’s Country Strategic Plans 2017-2021 and 2022-2026, WFP CO is implementing nutrition-specific nutrition-sensitive programmes.

JOB PURPOSE

Against this backdrop, the Nutrition Programme Associates (NPA’s) which are part of the Nutrition and HIV Unit of WFP Mozambique team and based in the field offices, in close collaborations with Provincial government and non-government counterparts, are responsible to manage, oversee, monitor and report for WFP Nutrition specific and sensitive programs and interventions, provide technical assistance to the design of policies and programs that directly impact nutrition in their respective provinces, provide effective specialized support and technical analyses to policy and Programme activities that effectively meet the nutritional needs as part of WFP nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming. The NPA’s should ensure alignment with national policies and strategies related to food and nutrition security, with WFP Country Strategic Plans and WFP Nutrition and HIV strategies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the direct supervision of the head of field-office (FO), the NPA’s will be responsible for the nutrition specific and sensitive activities under their specific duty station.
Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Ensure that MAM treatment core activities supported by WFP at Provincial levels are implemented with quality and timely (stocks update, preparation of DDP’s, FRN’s, coordination of deliveries with logistics, preparation of LoU’s with Government and
ensure correct budget execution and proper justifications, supervision and on-job training to health staff, support and technical assistance, training on PRN I and II for both health staff and heal partners involved in the nutrition response when needed).
2. Support the provincial nutrition clusters’ action plans to respond the emergency in the provinces affected; Represent WFP at provincial level in Nutrition Cluster, Health Cluster and Food Security Cluster (when it makes sense and when the clusters are
active) and provide minutes of meeting to CO.
3. Monitoring of the implementing activities using corporate indicators in support to the M&E Unit at FO and CO levels.
4. Elaborate FLA’s or amendments to FLA’s when needed (applicable in provinces where WFP has Field Level Agreements with NGO’s).
5. Assist and provide technical support in the design and development of new WFP nutrition specific and sensitive interventions or in the adaptation/re-design of existing WFP nutrition specific and sensitive interventions under the leadership and guidance
of the Nutrition and HIV unit.
6. Manage and oversee the implementation of various WFP nutrition specific and sensitive programs and interventions ensuring alignment with relevant national programme policies and guidelines and WFP’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
7. Support the implementation of MoH nutrition interventions, such as the Pacote de Intervenções de Nutrição (PIN) and the Nutrition Rehabilitation Programme (PRN in Portuguese) by conducting a needs assessment to identify the support needed in the
Province and Districts, coordinating WFP support with the relevant local Government and WFP CO Nutrition & HIV unit; Lead the start-up of new WFP nutrition specific and sensitive interventions, including coordination and establishment of partnerships with
local government and non-government organizations, identification of needs, and trainings; Provide timely feedback on project/program progress, issues and challenges to the Head of Sub office and Nutrition and HIV units, and support in identifying and
implementing solutions.
8. Coordinate and communicate with local partners, agencies, NGOs and government institutions to perform accurate nutrition security analyses and to ensure efficient delivery of nutrition assistance; Ensure synergies and complementarities between WFP
nutrition programs and interventions and with other WFP programs or other counterparts’ programs and interventions.
9. Perform any other business as required by Nutrition and HIV unit.

SUPERVISION:
The Nutrition Programme Assistant will be reporting to the Head of Field Office/Head of Programmes (where it’s applicable) and Nutrition in Emergencies Officer (Technical Component), also liaising with Nutrition and HIV team of the Country Office.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in nutrition or public health and/or additional training in a related area is an asset.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in overseeing and managing nutrition programs. In providing technical input to policies, programs, interventions, and activities and in conducting training.
Language: Oral and written fluency in Portuguese and English. Oral fluency in the local languages spoken in Cabo Delgado is an asset.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK – OUR BEHAVIOUR MATTERS

• Leads by Example with Integrity

Lives WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

• Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

• Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

• Applies Strategic Thinking

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

• Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Builds and nurtures external partnerships & collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Programme Associate (Nutrition)

Contract Type: Service Contract 6

Number of positions: 2

Contract Duration: 06 months

Duty Station: Pemba, Cabo Delgado

This position is applicable only to Mozambican Nationals.
Female and qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

24th January 2023

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