: Food & Nutrition Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Under the direct supervision of the Senior Public Health Officer, in liaising with HQs Health, HIV and Nutrition team, the incumbent is expected to provide policy and technical guidance on nutrition, training, carry out joint assessments, food security and nutrition surveys, coordinate implementation of the programme with World Food Programme (WFP) and other partner agencies, ensure standard settings and protocols, compile and provide data on nutrition situations. Within UNHCR and external parties, the incumbent will have regular contacts involving exchange of relevant information.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT STATEMENT Accountability UNHCR's country operation has sufficient technical support in the field of Food and Nutrition thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.

Responsibility

Coordinate nutrition programmes in order to ensure that minimum UNHCR and international standards are met including inter-sectoral coordination within UNHCR and with partners in all matters related to nutrition, food aid and food security.Ensure that the WFP/UNHCR 'Memorandum of Understanding' and general policies on Food and Nutrition Programme Management are adhered to including provision of complementary foods, micronutrients, feeding programmes, etc.Monitor and evaluate country level nutrition and food security programmes against UNHCR and international standards and indicators including data analysis, interpretaion and monitoring of programme impact.Assess and build technical capacity of UNHCR and its partners including training and inclusion of nutrition and food security into cross cutting issues such as HIV, water/sanitation, etc.Provide technical guidance to UNHCR and implanting partners in nutrition as well as ensure harmonization and implementation of related policies and guidelines are adhered to.In collaboration with WFP and partners, coordinate and provide technical support to Joint Assessment Missions (JAMs), nutrition surveys, food security assessments as well as implementation of the joint assessments (JAM) and nutrition survey recommendations.Contribute to standard setting and monitoring of nutrition and food security programme and maintains a surveillance system through health and nutrition information systems in order to monitor refugee nutrition status. Coordinate with other UN agencies at country level and Government in order to ensure that refugees are included in national programmes and initiatives related to nutrition and food security.Perform any other duties required by the Head of Office.

Authority

Enforce UNHCR and international standards related to nutrition, food aid and food security.Represent UNHCR in meetings and fora related to the functions.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced University Degree in Nutrition.Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in the field of Food and Nutrition in humanitarian situation.Excellent knowledge of English.Qualification or experience in food aid/ food security.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of French.

Strong computer skills

Good writing and analytical skills

Good coordination skills

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