Overview
Leads the implementation of essential nutrition interventions within UNICEF’s Nutrition Programme, with a strong focus on the Child Nutrition Fund and interventions during the First 1,000 Days.
Tasks Summary
- Contributes to the development and monitoring of the annual work plan for the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) portfolio, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s nutrition priorities for the First 1,000 Days and adolescent nutrition.
- Defines and adjusts targets and performance indicators that promote optimal maternal diets, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding practices for infants and young children, as well as adolescent nutrition.
- Collects and analyzes data on ongoing and planned nutrition interventions, including those addressing maternal and child nutrition.
- Coordinates human and financial resources for CNF-supported activities; ensures timely recruitment and deployment of staff and consultants.
- Provides coaching and technical guidance to team members; organizes regular meetings to foster clarity of roles and continuous learning.
- Provides technical support to integrate First 1,000 Days nutrition priorities into national strategies and UNICEF programmes.
- Contributes to proposals and strategies that improve access to essential nutrition services for mothers, infants, and young children.
- Supports government partners, collaborates with UN agencies (e.g., WHO, UN Women), and engages with civil society organizations to strengthen nutrition governance and financing.
- Facilitates partnerships and lev
Experience Requirements
Experience in leading the implementation of essential nutrition interventions within a Nutrition Programme, with a strong focus on the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) and interventions during the First 1,000 Days.
Qualification Requirements