Job Description

Title: Nutrition and Food Security Associate

Company Name: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
∎ Certificates and/or Licenses:
∎ Public Health
∎ Nutrition
∎ Food Security

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Vacancy Notice No. VA/BGDCO/FTA/2021/002
∎ Category/grade General Service, G6
∎ Post Number 10028091
∎ Type of contract Fixed-term Appointment
∎ Date of Issue 07 February 2021
∎ The Effective Date of Assignment As soon as possible
∎ Closing Date 20 February 2021
∎ Operational Context:
∎ Cox`s Bazaar refugee camps is hosting about 860,000 refugees from the neighbouring country Myanmar after the 2017 influx that lead to more than 700,000 refugees fleeing to Bangladesh. The refugees are receiving humanitarian assistance supported by the government of Bangladesh. UN agencies, International and National NGOs. Malnutrition (both acute and chronic), anaemia, infant and young child feeding practices in emergencies (IYCF-e) are key concerns in the refugee operation. A lot of efforts are still needed to ensure the improvement of the nutrition status and prevent malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating women.
∎ The Nutrition and Food Security Associate will be working under direct supervision the Nutrition and Food Security officer and will work within public health unit in Cox`s Bazar. The role of this position is focused on the implementation of Nutrition programmes community management of acute malnutrition and prevention programmes such as infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and blanket supplementary feeding programmes and adolescent nutrition programmes in the integrated nutrition centres across UNHCR areas of responsibility as per the UNHCR public health strategy, international and nutrition sector guidelines.
∎ The incumbent is required to work in a multisectoral manner with many of the sectors and protection areas internally and externally to ensure involvement and integration of nutrition activities in other sectors to address the high levels of malnutrition among children living in the refugee camps.
∎ He/she will report to the Nutrition and Food Security officer and work alongside other nutrition colleagues and public health colleagues within the public health unit to ensure coordination and implementation of the nutrition programmes focusing on cross cutting issues related to IYCF.
∎ All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR`s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support the design and implementation of nutrition and food security programmes based on up-to-date assessment and identification of needs in support of national health systems.
∎ Support the planning and implementation of UNHCR Standardized Expanded Nutrition Surveys, joint food security assessments with WFP and partners.
∎ Support staff and partners to implement the Health Information Systems, SENS data base, Post Distribution Monitoring.
∎ Analyse and interpret related nutrition, food security and health data for reporting and advocacy and support the exchange and analysis of information on nutrition and food security at the national level with government and other partners.
∎ Provide technical assistance on nutrition and food security to UNHCR's staff and partners.
∎ Advise on matters related to procurement of sector-related materials and equipment, and regular update on new development and specifications of such items.
∎ Work with stakeholders, including UN agencies, NGOs, Ministries of Health and academic institutions in the development of Nutrition and food security plans associated with refugee movements (including in repatriation programmes).
∎ Maintain and update contingency plans for potential outbreaks, refugee and returnee movements.
∎ Advocate with government and partners for refugees, returnees and other POC's access to local public health and nutrition services as well as for their inclusion as a specific group in government policies, plans and social protection programmes.
∎ Undertake and/or support capacity strengthening of UNHCR and its implementing partners to ensure the technical integrity of nutrition and food security programmes in a co-ordinated, multi-sectoral way.
∎ Ensure close coordination with other humanitarian actors involved in nutrition, food security and related areas.
∎ Undertake regular missions to camps in order to support, monitor and evaluate the implementation of nutrition activities to ensure quality services.
∎ Perform other related duties as required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Essential:
∎ Knowledge and experience in working in the area of nutrition (including Community Management of Acute Malnutrition) and food security with UNHCR or partners. Proven technical expertise in the area of nutrition and food security assessments and programme design. Experience in the collection and use of routine health and nutrition monitoring data. Analytical and creative thinking abilities with solutions-oriented approach. Ability to provide formal and informal technical training to partner staff. Strong communication skills both verbal and in writing. Proficiency in computer software such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
∎ Desirable:
∎ Experience in multi-sectoral nutrition programming including understanding and experience in public health, WASH, agriculture and cash programming.
∎ Functional Skills:
∎ MD-Nutrition;
∎ PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards);
∎ MD-Nutrition-Food Supplm, SMART methodology, CMAM, IYCF, Voucher/Cash transfer;
∎ MD-Nutrition-Treatment & Prevention of micronutrient deficiencies and anaemia;
∎ IT-Computer Literacy.
∎ Language Requirements:
∎ Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
∎ Competency requirements:
∎ Core Competencies:
∎ Accountability
∎ Communication
∎ Organizational Awareness
∎ Teamwork & Collaboration
∎ Commitment to Continuous Learning
∎ Client & Result Orientation
∎ Managerial Competencies
∎ Empowering and Building Trust
∎ Judgement and Decision Making
∎ Cross-Functional Competencies
∎ Analytical Thinking
∎ Planning and Organizing
∎ Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
∎ Eligibility:
∎ Interested staff members should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS, UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.
∎ In line with the RALS, the below categories of candidates are eligible to apply for internally/externally advertised vacancies.
∎ Group 1 candidates: Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.
∎ Group 2 candidates: Group 2 comprises candidates from the below categories after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy.
∎ Currently employed locally recruited UNHCR staff members holding a Temporary Appointment;
∎ Former locally recruited UNHCR staff members who held an indefinite or fixed-term appointment (within 2 years of separation for males and 5 years for females);
∎ National United Nations Volunteers currently working for UNHCR;
∎ National UNOPS and individual contractors currently working for UNHCR;
∎ Current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment applying to a position in the same category two grades above the staff member's personal grade;
∎ Current UNHCR staff members in the International Professional category holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment applying to a GS post;
∎ Current UNHCR staff members in the NPO category holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment applying to a GS post;
∎ Current locally recruited female staff members from other UN system Organizations holding the equivalent of an indefinite or fixed-term appointment.
∎ External candidates: External candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2. They must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.

Salary:
∎ A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2021

Company Information:
∎ 8 Feb 2021
∎ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh
∎ Business : International UN Refugee Agency
Humanitarian assistance


Category: NGO/Development