JOB DESCRIPTION

Health and nutrition manager(Noa), temporary assignment, 06 months (with possibility of renewal) #00119235, Algiers – Algeria, MENA

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For each child, hope

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories for each child, without exception.Its mission: to save lives, to protect the rights of children and to help them achieve their full potential, by placing equity at the heart of all its actions.To promote equity is to ensure that the most disadvantaged children have access to the same chances of survival, development and participation, without discrimination or favoritism.

In Algeria, this principle results in a constant commitment alongside the government to consolidate advances in maternal and child health, while reducing persistent inequalities.The country has experienced notable progress: between 1999 and 2019, maternal mortality dropped from 117.4 to 48.5 deaths per 100,000 living births.Neonatal mortality has also decreased, from 16 to 12 deaths per 1,000 living births between 2013 and 2019. However, these deaths represent even more than 70 % of total infant mortality, with higher rates in the northeast and southern regions (up to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births) and among the poorest populations.

At the same time, the complete vaccination coverage experienced a disturbing drop, from 83.1 % in 2013 to only 61 % in 2019, with marked differences: 31 % in the high plateau-center region and 47.4 % among the poorest quintile.These figures reflect challenges linked to the reluctance of certain parents, the ruptures of the supply chain and the governance of the vaccination program.

On the nutritional level, exclusive breastfeeding remains limited (28.7 % in 2019) and overweight affects 12.8 % of children under five-even reaching 15.4 % in the North Center and 15 % in the North West.In terms of early childhood development, 77 % of children aged 3 to 4 are on the right track to reach their full potential, but this rate drops to 38.2 % among those living with functional disability.Only 14 % of children from 36 to 59 months old are registered in kindergarten, despite the proven impact of preschool on development.

In parallel, Algeria modernizes its health system to better face demographic challenges, the aging of the population and the emerging health risks, while strengthening primary health and prevention services.This process is accompanied by digital investments, resilience and emergency preparation.

In this context, UNICEF supports the implementation of the national plan for the accelerated reduction in neonatal and maternal mortality, alignment with the ODD 2 and 3, through the 2023–2027 cooperation framework.He also intervenes in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, where children have lived for fifty years confronted with chronic humanitarian conditions.

The intervention axes include: strengthening the extended vaccination program, improving school health services, mental health promotion, elimination of HIV-child transmission, the development of robust health information systems and the training of health professionals.In nutrition, emphasis is on support for exclusive breastfeeding and the mobilization of families, civil society and the private sector around healthy eating habits.

These efforts aim to build a fair, modern and resilient health system, capable of meeting the evolutionary needs of all children, especially the most vulnerable.

The specific context of the position

Under the supervision of the Health & Nutrition specialist, the Officer Health & Nutrition will provide technical assistance and professional support to all stages of the programmatic cycle, from planning and implementation to the monitoring, evaluation and capitalization of results.He/she will actively contribute to the execution of the action plan in coordination with the Ministry of Health, the National Health Security Agency (ANSS), the National Institute of Public Health (INSP), United Nations agencies, civil society and other partners.

His interventions will cover the following areas: vaccination, school health, mental health, infant nutrition, prevention of HIV-child transmission, health information systems and capacity building.He/She will also ensure the production of advancement reports, data analysis, knowledge sharing and technical advocacy related to the objectives of the Unicef ​​Health & Nutrition program.

The holder will represent UNICEF during technical meetings and will provide effective coordination with stakeholders.He/she will collaborate closely with the Tindouf Health & Nutrition Officer in order to ensure consistency and complementarity between humanitarian and development interventions, serving the most vulnerable children.This temporary assignment will require full -time commitment to meet the growing technical and operational needs of the section.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidelines of the assistant representative and the direct supervision of the humanitarian program specialist/ zone office manager, and the technical orientation of the health and nutrition specialist, the Health and Nutrition in Emergency will direct the work of UNICEF in health and nutrition for the humanitarian response to Tindouf in accordance with the country’s cooperation program, the response to the Sahraouis refugees (PRRS)global unicef ​​and will fill

Summary of the main functions/responsibilities:

Support for planning and implementing health and nutrition programs:

Conduct and update the situation analysis, ensuring that up -to -date data, analyzed on health and nutrition are available to guide strategic planning, advocacy and UNICEF interventions.Perform documentary research on health indicators to offer program improvements, anticipate the quality of their efficiency as well as the delivery of the results.

Participate in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the health and nutrition program intended for the Sahrawi refugee camps.Develop sectoral work plans, write stage reports, and provide adjustments to worktops as needed.

Assist in the development and administration of the sectoral work plan, including making technical decisions.Follow the implementation and activities of the project, analyze data, write stage reports and make changes to work plans as needed.Using monitoring indicators to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved in the right time, thanks to effective coordination and collaboration in the team.

Contributes to taking advantage of the intersectoral experience and establishing partnerships to promote innovative approaches aimed at treating immediate and underlying determinants of maternal, neonatal and infantile health and nutrition, by recognizing that the results in terms of health and nutrition are not the result of actions only carried out in the health and nutrition sectors.

Contribute to finalizing the program document including goals, objectives, intervention strategies and an action plan focused on the results of health and nutrition programs through needs analysis.Intervention plans will be validated by management.

Provide technical and operational support at all stages of the programming process, ensuring the active participation of government partners.Ensure the availability of a program document aligns on the principles of results focused on results, including a framework for monitoring and evaluation with the expected results and the appropriate indicators.Prepare the documents necessary to initiate the implementation of programs while respecting the internal procedures.

Prepare the necessary documentation and materials (communication or other) to support the resource mobilization process.

Ensure a timely monitoring of the implementation of interventions, including monitoring of UNICEF contributions, local conditions and resources, supply flows as well as technical assistance to optimize the efficiency and efficiency of the program.

Help to identify and select supplies and health and nutrition equipment.Coordinate the delivery and reception of humanitarian aid with the Algerian Red Crescent team (CRA) and Red Red Crescent Sahrawi (CRS) in Rabouni.

Technical and operational support for the implementation of the gender and sexes and sexes and contributions provided to the health and nutrition program

Provide technical assistance to integrate the Health & Nutrition program with the other UNICEF sectors, including the Social Change E Behavioral (SBC) program.Contribute to the establishment of partnerships to promote innovative practices addressing the immediate and underlying determinants of the health of the mother, the newborn, the child and the nutrition, while recognizing that the impacts of these sectors, exceed their immediate results.

Support the preparation, design and updating of situational analysis for the health and nutrition sectors in order to guarantee access to updated and complete data to guide the development of policies, as well as the design and management of programs.

Conduct field visits to the program according to the rules and procedures in place, and share recommendations to improve the efficiency of the programs.Identify and report critical problems for rapid corrective action to get results.

Provide technical and operational support to implementation partners on the application and understanding of policies, strategies, process and the capture of the best practices of UNICEF.

Collaborate with the United Nations agencies present on the site to implement activities in a harmonized manner.

Participate in exercises and surveys (nutritional, JAM, AGDM, etc.) organized by UNHCR and WFP in Sahrawi refugee camps, by providing the necessary contributions from UNICEF.

Participate in sectoral meetings and discussions (health coordination table, nutrition coordination meeting and others, etc.) to promote synergy between actors with government counterparts and all other partners concerned.

Ensure quality technical assistance for writing reference terms and recruiting experts for training sessions, as well as coordinating and facilitating training activities.

Complete regular follow -up of activities with implementation partners, ensuring the use of results in use.Produce the programmatic reports regularly for donors.

Contribute to the creation and implementation of training and communication materials for campaigns on nutrition and RCCE interventions.

Contribute to the development of the CCSC strategy.

Collaborate with the Sahrawi Authorities, the Sahrawi Red Crescent and Community Relays to design and implement nutrition activities.

Contribute to the implementation of the preparation plan for health situations in health and nutrition.In an emergency, assess the situation in the assigned area and provide support for the country office as needed.Strengthen humanitarian partnerships as part of inter-agencies coordination with the Sahrawi Health Authorities and the Sahrawi Red Crescent (CRS).

Contribute to purchasing planning and ensure the follow -up of the use of medical products and equipment, ensuring their compliance with UNICEF standards and standards.

Creation of networks and partnerships

Actively collaborate with WFP, UNHCR, Algerian Red Crescent, Sahrawi Authorities and other partners to establish follow-up marks, performance indicators and indicators and measures of the Unicef ​​/ UN system.This approach aims to assess and strengthen responsibility, consistency and obtaining concrete and sustainable results in the sector of nutrition.

Contribute to the creation and implementation of training and communication equipment (including local television and radio channels) for advocacy in order to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fundraising for nutrition programs.

Participate in follow-up and evaluation exercises, program journals and annual journals, investigations and research in collaboration with WFP, UNHCR, Algerian Red Crescent, Sahraoie authorities and other partners, in order to assess the progress and determine the actions necessary to obtain results.

Participate in inter-agency programs (consultation mesa, health sector coordination platform, nutritional security coordination unit, etc.)

Contribute to the writing of reports for donors and organize their visits.

Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Identify, enter, synthesize and share the lessons learned from the implementation of the end programs to develop knowledge and strengthen the capacities of stakeholders.

Apply innovative approaches and promote good practices to support the implementation of programs and guarantee concrete and lasting results.

Assist the supervision of research and ensure that the results are available to be integrated into knowledge products.

Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to improve the skills of institutional partners and stakeholders.

To qualify as a defender of each child, you will have …

Education :A higher university diploma in one of the following areas is required: medical studies, public health, nutritional epidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, pharmacy, health/nutrition research, policy and/or management, health sciences, nutritional or other – related scientific fields.

Professional experience:A minimum of 1 year of experience in development, in one or more of the following areas: health activities, public health, planning and management of nutrition, or health/nutrition care for mother, infants and children.

Linguistic requirements:The mastery of French and Arabic is required.The mastery of professional English is considered an asset

Desirable:

Experience in the desirable humanitarian field

Work experience with various stakeholders or desirable multi -party partnerships.

An experience in a context of refugees is an asset

For each child, you demonstrate …

The fundamental values ​​of UNICEF, namely attention, respect, integrity, confidence, responsibility and sustainability (Critas), underlie everything we do and the way we do.Familiarize yourself with our charter of values:UNICEF values

The skills required by UNICEF for this position are …

Establishes and maintains partnerships.(1)
Shows self -awareness and ethics.(1)
Strives to obtain results to have an impact.(1)
Innovates and accepts change.(1)
Manages ambiguity and complexity.(1)
Think and act strategically.(1)
Works in collaboration with others.(1)

Familiarize yourself with ourskills benchmarkand its different levels

UNICEF undertakes to promotediversity and inclusion within its staffAnd encourages all candidates, without distinction of sex, nationality, religious or ethnic origin, and disabled people, to apply to be part of the organization.To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable arrangements for disabled people.UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible work methods.ClickiciTo find out more about flexible working methods, well-being and advantages.

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), people with disabilities include those who have physical, mental, intellectual or long -term disabilities which, interaction with various barriers, can hinder their full and effective participation in society on the basis of equality with others.In its Policy and strategy of inclusion of disability 2022-2030, UNICEF has undertaken to increase the number of disabled employees by 2030. At UNICEF, we providereasonable developmentsTo meet the support needs linked to the work of candidates and disabled employees.In addition, UNICEF has launched a global assistance service in accessibility to strengthen physical and digital accessibility.If you are a handicapped candidate who needs assistance in terms of digital accessibility to complete the online application, please submit your request via the accessibility email button on the Unicef ​​Carrières Web pageAccessibility |Unicef.

UNICEF does not hire children’s married candidates (people under the age of 18).UNICEF applies a zero tolerance policy with regard to behaviors incompatible with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, in particular exploitation and sexual abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on sex, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic or disability.UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.All selected candidates will therefore be subject to rigorous checks of references and history and will have to join these standards and principles.The history checks will include the verification of university degrees and professional history.Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to verify the history, and selected disabled candidates may be invited to submit supporting documents relating to their disability in a confidential manner.

UNICEF appointments are subject to a medical certificate.The issuance of a visa by the host country of the place of assignment is required for IP posts and will be facilitated by UNICEF.The appointments can also be subject to vaccination requirements, especially against the SARS-COV-2 (COVID).If you are selected for a position at UNICEF, you must either be vaccinated as required, or obtain a medical exemption from the competent department of the UN.Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks :

In accordance with article 101, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Charter, the essential consideration in the recruitment of staff is the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment in favor of diversity and inclusion is essential to provide the best results to children.For this post the Algerian nationality candidates ofmale, eligible and fit are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered to be employment at UNICEF are normally required to resign from their post to government before accepting an assignment to UNICEF.UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw a job offer, without compensation, if a visa or medical authorization is not obtained, or if the necessary vaccination requirements are not met, within a reasonable time for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge for processing costs at any stage of its recruitment, selection and hiring processes (that is to say the application stage, the interview stage, the validation or appointment and training stage).UNICEF will not ask for the banking information from the candidates.

All the positions to be filled at UNICEF are announced and only the preselected candidates will be contacted and will go to the next step in the selection process.An internal candidate exercising functions at the position in the functional field concerned, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding talent group, can be selected, if it is suitable for the position, without assessing other candidates.

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qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree

workHours: 40 hours per week

experienceRequirements: No experience required