Nutrition Officer, NoB, FT, State of Palestine, Gaza - MENA

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The Nutrition Officer provides professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for nutrition programmes/projects within the Gaza Programme, from development planning to delivery of results. The incumbent implements a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development, implementation, progress monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of results. This role is crucial for supporting the development and execution of effective nutrition interventions in a challenging context, ensuring that children and adolescents in Gaza receive the support they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

Support to programme development and planning, including situation analysis, needs assessment, and strategy formulation. Programme management, monitoring, and delivery of results, ensuring timely and effective implementation of nutrition projects. Technical and operational support to programme implementation, providing guidance and expertise to partners and stakeholders. Networking and partnership building with government agencies, NGOs, and other UN entities to enhance programme reach and impact. Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building, identifying best practices and promoting learning within the nutrition sector. This includes contributing to the development of nutrition policies and guidelines, and ensuring that programmes are evidence-based and aligned with UNICEF's global nutrition strategy.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in a developing country in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management, or maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care.

Skills

Programme management, Monitoring and evaluation, Public health, Nutrition planning, Nutrition research, Maternal health, Evidence-based programming, Partnership building, Capacity building, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Analytical skills

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