The Nutrition Specialist (Maternal Nutrition) is responsible for developing, preparing, and managing complex, integrated nutrition programmes that improve women’s nutrition, with a particular emphasis on maternal nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance and management support throughout programme design and implementation.
At least 8 years of relevant work experience at global, regional or country levels in public health nutrition, with demonstrated experience in Maternal Nutrition and any other related fields. Experience of working across diverse country typologies including humanitarian settings is a plus.
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, public health, global/international health and nutrition, food technology, health/nutrition research, anthropology and any other related fields. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. This is applicable to internal (FT, Continuing and Permanent) staff only.
