Nutrition Officer, NO-2, TA, 364 days, #00138812, Antananarivo
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. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
Madagascar faces significant nutrition challenges among school-age children and adolescents, with high rates of thinness and overweight. UNICEF Madagascar supports the government and partners in implementing a comprehensive School-Age Children and Adolescent Nutrition Programme. This programme aims to improve nutrition outcomes through strengthened policies, service delivery, social and behaviour change interventions, evidence generation, and cross-sectoral collaboration. The Nutrition Officer will contribute to planning, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on interventions to improve the nutritional status and well-being of this demographic. The role supports partnership development, knowledge generation, capacity building, and programme monitoring to accelerate progress towards UNICEF's mandate in Madagascar.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Officer will contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of nutrition programmes focused on school-age children and adolescents in Madagascar. This includes supporting the development and execution of evidence-based, gender-responsive, and multisectoral interventions. The officer will work closely with government counterparts, development partners, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and other UNICEF sections to strengthen evidence-based programming and cross-sectoral collaboration. Key responsibilities include supporting partnership development, generating knowledge and evidence on nutrition, building capacity of stakeholders, and monitoring programme progress to ensure sustainable results for children and young people. The role is crucial in accelerating progress towards UNICEF's mandate of realizing the rights and potential of every child and adolescent in Madagascar.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, or a related field. Experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting is essential. Experience working with children and adolescents, particularly in a developing country context, is desirable.
Skills
Nutrition Programme Planning, Implementation and Monitoring, Public Health, Child Nutrition, Adolescent Nutrition, Cross-sectoral Collaboration, Partnership Development, Capacity Building, Evidence Generation, Reporting, UNICEF Programme Principles, Project Management