Nutrition in Emergencies Expert (Roster)
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles
Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance
Job Title: Nutrition in Emergencies (NiE) Expert
Type of Contract: Consultant
Division: Nutrition
Duty Station (City, Country): Multiple Duty stations
Duration: 11 months
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. As such, nutrition is integral to our mission of reaching Zero Hunger and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Achieving increased response capacity in nutrition both within WFP and with partners, especially government partners, has been articulated in a comprehensive WFP’s Nutrition Policy and Country Capacity Strengthening work.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Head of Nutrition or the Emergency Coordinator, the NiE expert will be responsible to accelerate the Nutrition in Emergencies responses and provide technical advice and guidance in support to NiE programming. This includes:
- Support countries to plan, implement and monitor integrated nutrition emergency response
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- Liaise and collaborate with the Emergency preparedness and response team to ensure nutrition aspects are integrated into emergency-related activities.
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- Set up, implement, and monitor quality emergency nutrition activities (e.g., targeted supplementary feeding, blanket supplementary feeding, etc.).
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- Provide support for operational partnerships, including inter-agency collaboration, to ensure a strong response to nutrition in emergencies and attend internal and external meetings as necessary to represent WFP.
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- Support the Emergency Coordinator in documenting lessons learnt on implementation and provide technical nutrition guidance to strengthening the WFP nutrition component of the response.
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- Provide strategic and technical support on nutrition programming in emergencies, including emergency preparedness actions, contingency planning, risk analysis and early warning related to nutrition risks.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: Advanced degree in the field of international nutrition, public health, social sciences or other relevant areas.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including in emergency contexts;
- Experience in the design, implementation, and management of nutrition programmes in emergency settings;
- Experience working in partnership and with government, UN agencies or cooperating partners in the field;
- Experience with UN is an asset.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to engage effectively at working level with a wide range of f actors including international community and governments;
- Good communication, writing and facilitation skills;
- Flexibility and adaptability;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
- Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
- Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment;
- Good computer skills.
Language:
Fluency in English is required (Level C – reading, writing, speaking); proficiency in French is an asset.
Terms and Conditions
WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.
Deadline for applications: 23 September 2022
Ref.: VA No. 172984
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply
WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
