Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 13 Nov 2015
Vacancy Announcement (Re advertised)
JOB TITLE: Health & Nutrition Specialist
JOB LEVEL: Level 3 (L3)
CONTRACT: Temporary Appointment
REPORTS TO: Head of Field Office
LOCATION: Zanzibar Field Office
Closing Date : 13th November 2015
Vacancy No. : 10B/2015
Apply to: Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Country Office,
Tanzania
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the supervision of the Chief Field Office, Zanzibar and in close collaboration with the Health & Nutrition Chief of Section and Section, the Health & Nutrition Specialist is responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and administration of the Health & Nutrition programme in Zanzibar, within the United Republic of Tanzania Country Programme. Accountable for effective technical and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health & Nutrition interventions, including the attainment of the Strategic Development Goals (SDG) agenda. Primary responsible for effective management of the MNCH Project. “Accelerating maternal newborn and child health in Zanzibar”, including oversight and supervision of project staff, financial accountability of funds and human resources management and development.
KEY END RESULTS
1. Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management, in partnerships with key stakeholders and with contribution of knowledge institutions.
2. Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of Integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership. Partnerships with global funds, multilateral and bilateral agencies and development banks, as well as relations with the private sector enhanced and exploited efficiently, in order to formulate common advocacy position and influence allocation of resources, as well as investment decisions on behalf of Health and Nutrition.
3. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, implementation support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through application of technical expertise, in consultation with Health & Nutrition Section, Zanzibar Ministry of Health and all relevant partners.
4. Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs provided, relevant to the Health & Nutrition programme.
5. Technical support is provided to government andNGOs and all other partners at various stages of the project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
6. The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building support in the development, implementation and management of the Health & Nutrition programme.
7. UNICEF, Government and implementing partners’accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
8. Effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
9. Relevantand strategic information is kept available and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated monitoring system.
10. Required programme/project reports are timely prepared and shared with relevant stakeholders as required in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
11. Emergency preparedness is maintained.
12. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
1.Timely sectoral analysis, input and support contribute to the Situation Analysis and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management.
Contributes to the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling, analysing and evaluating information and providing the technical input and support to Health & Nutrition interventions and its periodic update. Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme Document and all related documents (e.g., Country Programme Recommendation, Plans of Action, and Country Programme Summary Sheet). Contributes to the consultation and coordination with key partners at all levels.
2. Quality technical contributions are made to the development and implementation of Integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership.
Works with other UNICEF sectors, particularly HIV/AIDS, WASH, Child Protection, Education, Social Protection and programme communication to ensure integration of the Health & Nutrition programme with other sectors. Contributes to build on intersectoral experience and establish partnerships to promote innovative approaches to address immediate and underlying determinants of maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, recognizing that health and nutrition outcomes are not the results of action in the health and nutrition sectors alone.
Participates with UNICEF, Government,non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the development of strategies and approaches relating to Health & Nutrition. Monitors status to ensure achievement of strategic results in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective action to meet programme/project objectives.
Contributes to the identification and introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in project management for improving programme delivery with emphasis on sustainability of intervention and community participation.
3. Work plan and objectives are strategically established, implementation support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through application of technical expertise.
Manages and coordinates the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the MNCH Project implemented by UNICEF in collaboration with Ministry of Health and UNFPA in Zanzibar.
As expert of Health & Nutrition and co-leader of the Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) group in Zanzibar, exercises technical and programme management leadership for the development and implementation of the results-based sectoral work plan and objectives as well as for administration and monitoring of sectoral project activities, consistent with the defined project strategic priorities and approaches.
Ensures objectives and targets are timely achieved,through full coordination between activities and collaboration with implementing partners, by providing guidance, supervision and support to 2 NOC staff of Health & Nutrition in Zanzibar.
4. Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with governmentcounterparts and other partners. Identifies necessary action for programme adjustments. Provides technical advice and support to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the Health & Nutrition interventions and ensures their sustainability. Supports maintenance of information system for monitoring gender sex aggregated data.
5. Technical support is provided to Government and NGOs at various stages of the project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries.
Provides technical support to Government and NGOs in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation stages of the programmes/projects.
Identifies training needs; designs and conducts training and orientation activities for Government personnel and beneficiaries and other relevant partners, for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of programme/projects and expansion of coverage of services.
6. The capacities of Health & Nutrition staff in the Field Office are strengthened through effective capacity building support in the development, implementation and management of the Health & Nutrition programme.
Designs and implements a staff training/development programme to upgrade the capacity of the Health & Nutrition Field Office staff with regard to competencies for technical requirements as well as for the programme development, implementation and management ofHealth & Nutrition programme. Conducts relevant orientation, workshop, training and staff learning/development activities, including relying on technical partnership with collaborating agencies to provide state –of the –art -technical information to staff.
7. UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
Coordinating with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities, ensures UNICEF, Government and all implementing partners’ accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments; orientates and trains Government and UNICEF implementing partners in UNICEF supply and non-supply policies and procedures. Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
8. Effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are built and maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
Coordinates activities and exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Builds up/uses existing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for Health & Nutrition; and to widen partnership with all stakeholder at national, regional , district, community and household levels as well as with funding partners including the private sector in order to accelerate achievement of Health and Nutrition related SDGs goals.
Facilitates partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, and to exchange information on programme/project development and implementation. Facilitates exchange of knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.
9. Relevant and strategic information is kept available to support the Health & Nutrition
Programme by the effective implementation of an integrated monitoring system.
In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
Coordinates with partners to ensure that monitoring systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardised across programmes to feed into programme performance monitoring.
Provides assistance for evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings with Government counterparts and all other relevant partners. Analyses and evaluates monitoring data, ensures achievement of objectives and proposes corrective measures as appropriate.
10. Required programme/project reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
Contributes to the timely preparation of annual sector status reports and shares information with relevant partners as required in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports.
11. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided.
Supports emergency preparedness plan relating to Health & Nutrition. In case of emergency, assists in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area, as required. Provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required. In line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, strengthens partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
12. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.
Assumes any other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate to the purpose of this post, and delivers the results as required. JOB GRADE FACTORS
L3 -As the functional leader of a RMNCAH sectoral group, provides technical leadership, guidance and direction for sectoral and inter-sectoral programme development, design, planning, implementation, and administration of specific project activities.
- As a seasoned professional technical specialist, the incumbent is held accountable for timely and effective technical contribution to the preparation of situation analysis,programme documents, programme strategy, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- As head of Health & Nutrition group, holds primary responsibility for the achievement of sectoral programme priorities and objectives consistent with the established strategy.
- Holds contributory responsibility for strategic recommendations and decisions on situation analysis and programme/project strategy development.
- Assumes primary responsibility for effective management of the MNCH Project, including oversight/ supervision of project staff, financial accountability of funds and human resources management and development. QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES
- Education
Advanced university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition, Paediatrics Health, Health Policy and Management, Family Health, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Education, or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health.
- Work Experience
At least five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health & Nutrition. Experience in RMNCAH, Nutrition and/or Public Health. Desirable experience in/knowledge of community work. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care. Developing country work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency.
3. Language Proficiency
Fluency in English and another UN language (for IP)
Knowledge of local language (Kiswahili) an asset.
4. Competency Profile(For details on competencies please refer to UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)
i) Core Values (Required)
• Commitment • Diversity and Inclusion • Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
• Communication [ II ] • Working with People [ II ] • Drive for Results [ II ]
iii) Functional Competencies (Required)
• Leading and Supervising [I] • Formulating Strategies and Concepts [II]
• Analyzing [III] • Relating and Networking [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Action [II] • Applying Technical Expertise [III]
iv) Technical Knowledge[1]**[ ]**
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ ]
• Knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes (e.g., Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH), Nutrition, PMTCT, HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH, EPI)
• Knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the selective fields of the following:
Public Health & Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Child-Neonatal and Maternal Health & Nutrition Care, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Health & Nutrition System Management, Public Health & Nutrition Preparedness, Health & Nutrition Emergency Preparedness, Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Research, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health & Nutritional Care.
•Knowledge of the global commitment on aid effectiveness, including the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, the Accra Agenda for Action as well as knowledge of the Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs).
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required [ ]
Knowledge of theories and practices in:
• Child and Maternal Nutrition and Health
• Nutrition and Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Public Health and Nutrition
• Educational Interventions in Health and Nutrition Care
• Environmental Health and Nutrition
• Knowledge Management
• Computer software application, including word processing, spreadsheet and corporate
software packages
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
General knowledge of:
• Methodology of programme/project management
• Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies in Health & Nutrition
• Knowledge of global health and nutrition issues, specifically relating to children and women,
and the current trends, methods and approaches.
• Policies and strategy to address national and global health and nutrition issues, particularly
relating to conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery.
•Emergencyprogramme policies, goals, strategies and approaches.
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced(for the Job)**[ ]**
•Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
• Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes
• UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues and the responses.
•UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions
• UN security operations and guidelines.
•UNICEF strategic framework for partnerships and collaborative relationships.
Interested candidates should apply online with a copy of their C.V. and P11, which can be obtained from http://unicef.org/about/employment/index_apply.html and address to The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and send to hr.tanzania@unicef.org indicating clearly**Vacancy No. 10B/2015**on or before the closing date of 13th November, 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications not quoting the title and vacancy number will automatically be disqualified.
DO NOTattach copies of your certificates/diplomas
Candidates who applied for Vacancy No. 10/2015 need not to resubmit their applications as they are still under consideration.
No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race,
gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
[1]Reference to UNICEF and/or UN in terms of technical knowledge requirements (a) and b) above) are applicable only to those who are or have been the staff members of UNICEF or the UN common system.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply online with a copy of their C.V. and P11, which can be obtained from http://unicef.org/about/employment/index_apply.html and address to The Human Resources Manager, UNICEF Tanzania Country Office, Dar Es Salaam, and send to hr.tanzania@unicef.org indicating clearly**Vacancy No. 10B/2015**on or before the closing date of 13th November, 2015.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications not quoting the title and vacancy number will automatically be disqualified.
DO NOTattach copies of your certificates/diplomas
Candidates who applied for Vacancy No. 10/2015 need not to resubmit their applications as they are still under consideration.
No late application or telephone inquiries will be considered.
UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race,
gender or religion and without discrimination of persons with disabilities.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment