Overview

The role provides technical, operational, and administrative assistance to the Nutrition component of the Togo-UNICEF cooperation programme, aiming to improve access to nutrition services for children and mothers.

Tasks Summary

• Provide technical, operational and administrative assistance to the implementation of the Nutrition component.
• Contribute to designing and implementing innovative approaches to reach children and mothers with essential nutrition services.
• Provide support to the Nutrition Division and Regional Health Directorates for implementation and monitoring of Infant and Young Child Feeding mother support groups.
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospitals Initiative.
• Participate in program monitoring and evaluation, programme reviews, financial monitoring, and contribute to donor reports.
• Support the documenting of achievements and successes.
• Conduct field visits and provide technical support to government partners.
• Carry out any other necessary tasks related to the Program objectives.

Experience Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in nutrition programming particularly in community nutrition, and in promoting and supporting infant and young child feeding.
• Good familiarity with Infant and Young Child Feeding support groups.
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Good writing skills.
• Work experience in a developing country.
• Previous experience with UN particularly with UNICEF would be an asset.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, food technology or any relevant area.
• A bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of master's degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: • French, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred: • English, Level: Basic, Desirable

Contract Duration: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration: