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May 8, 2009
Nutrition Specialist (Early Warning and Nutrition Information Systems), L-4: UNICEF
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application deadline: May 8, 2009
Reference number: VN-09-222
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Nutrition Specialist (Early Warning and Nutrition Information Systems) to be based in its Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office.
Under the guidance of the Chief, Nutrition and Food Security Section, you will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Early Warning and Nutrition Information Systems component of the sectoral programme.
Your profile:
* Advanced university degree in nutrition, social sciences
or a related technical field.
* Eight years progressively responsible
professional work experience at the national and international levels in
programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related
field.
* Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in
the field.
* Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage
programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
* Leadership
and teamwork abilities.
* Good analytical, negotiating, communication and
advocacy skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural
environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships
both within and outside the organization.
* Computer skills, including
internet navigation and various office applications.
* Fluency in English
and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working
language of the duty station is an asset.
If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unicef.org/employ), quoting VN-09-222 to: recruit.HN@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 8 May 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
