UNICEF INDONESIA Posting date: 28 January 2019

Are you ready to use your talents to make the world a better place for Children?
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for
children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. We seek dynamic
Indonesian candidates for the following position:

VACANCY REFERENCE: 19-004 (To apply please click on the Job No.514561)
Re-advertisement: applicants who had previously applied will be considered and need not re-
apply.

Title: Nutrition Officer

Level: NO-B (National Professional Category)
Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment, Post No: 107304
Duration: 364 days
Duty Station: Jayapura, Indonesia

SUMMARY OF THE POST:

UNICEF is recruiting a Nutrition Officer on a temporary appointment to be based in Jayapura field office.
The Nutrition Officer reports to the CSD Specialist in Jayapura Field Office for guidance and general
supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance
throughout the programming process for the nutrition programs/projects in Papua Province from
development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety
of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, and
program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1 Support to program development and planning

▪ Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and
management of nutrition related programs/projects in Papua Province. Research and report on
development trends (e.g. political social, economic, nutrition, health) for higher management use
to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery of results.
▪ Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and
strategies and results-based planning through analysis of nutrition needs and areas for
intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
▪ Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by
executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing
materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management
systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and
evaluating results.

2 Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.

 ▪ Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and government
counterparts especially at provincial and district level to discuss operational and implementation
issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders
for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy
reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
▪ Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with
government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required
action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
▪ Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other
assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules,
regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity.
Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up
on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
▪ Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and
partners to keep them informed of program progress.

3 Technical and operational support to program implementation

▪ Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with
partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action
to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues,
bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

4 Networking and partnership building

▪ Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with nutrition sector government
counterparts in Papua Province and national stakeholders through active sharing of information
and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to
achieve program goals and social justice, equity and rights of mothers, new-born and children.
▪ Draft communication and information materials for program advocacy to promote awareness,
establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programs.

PROFILE OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

▪ An Advanced University Degree or higher in nutrition, public health, nutritional epidemiology,
global/international health and nutrition, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management,
or other health related science field is required.
▪ Familiarity with government and administration regulations and experience working in Papua
Province would be an advantage.
▪ At least 5 years of progressive experience in the field of health or nutrition.
▪ Experience in an international organization and ability to work in an international and multi-
cultural environment would be an asset.
▪ Pro-active and resourceful, good communication skills in negotiating and liaising with
counterparts and partners.
▪ Good knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia for drafting reports and communication with
government counterparts and international staff;
▪ Good skills in computer applications; especially Word, Excel and Power Point
For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication,
Working with People and Drive for Results.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified
candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the
United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and
discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will,
therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these
standards and principles.

Closing date: 11 February 2019

Disclaimer: The screening of your application will be conducted based on the information in your profile.
Before applying, we strongly suggest that you review your profile to ensure completeness, especially the
education and experience sections.