Nutrition Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi, #00137617 (Open to Malawian Nationals Only)

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

UNICEF Malawi aims to ensure that all children and adolescents can survive, grow, learn, and be protected, with a strong focus on those who are most vulnerable and at risk of being left behind. The programme works to create an inclusive and resilient environment where every child has equal opportunities. UNICEF works across both humanitarian and development contexts to strengthen preparedness for emergencies, support climate adaptation and response, and build the resilience of institutions, communities, and young people. UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and committed professional to join its team as a Nutrition Specialist, delivering high-impact programmes for children, adolescents and women.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Chief, Nutrition, you will support the strengthening of national nutrition systems to improve effectiveness and achievement of nutrition outcomes through enhanced multisectoral coordination, data systems, governance, and evidence use. You will facilitate linkages across key sectors to drive integrated nutrition action and actively contribute to national and sub-national coordination platforms, ensuring UNICEF priorities are reflected. You will support the strengthening and digitalization of nutrition information systems to improve data quality, availability, and use for decision-making, while contributing to annual project assessments, monitoring processes, and high-quality programme reporting. You will also provide technical support to strengthen nutrition governance structures, policy alignment, and the review and updating of relevant guidelines and frameworks. In addition, you will contribute to nutrition evidence generation and knowledge management, including documentation, analysis, and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices to inform policy and programme improvements. You will be at the forefront of advancing the country’s Nutrition Programme by driving evidence-based interventions and strengthening national nutrition systems. You will play a key role in enhancing multisectoral coordination, generating and using data for decision-making, and reinforcing governance structures to improve nutrition outcomes. In addition, you will ensure robust programme monitoring, high-quality reporting, and alignment with national policies to maximize impact and sustainability.

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in nutrition, maternal and child health, public health, program management, monitoring and evaluation, policy development, emergency preparedness, partnership building, capacity building, advocacy, or any other related fields.

Skills

Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation, Nutrition Program Planning, Advocacy, Collaboration, Multisectoral programming, Analytical thinking, Systems thinking, Partnership development, Capacity building, Nutrition data digitization, Experience in international organizations

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