Avis de recrutement d’un spécialiste de la nutrition (gestion de l’information), Bangui, RCA

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

For every child, a future :

The humanitarian crisis in CAR is among the largest in the world according to the proportion of the population in need of humanitarian assistance. Weakened by years of conflict, CAR is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with 3.1 million people, or 63% of the population, in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, including 1.9 million people in acute need (Humanitarian Needs Overview Light, CAR, March 2021, OCHA). The ripple effect of the crisis in Ukraine is having a profound impact in CAR and food and fuel shortages and price spike are hampering the humanitarian response and operations.

Despite efforts of government and its partners, the ongoing nutrition information system needs to be strengthened. It appears important to continue working to improve quality of data using the new technologies that have been implementing for 2 years ago and focused on multisector Evaluation system. This strategy is being reinforced programming to accelerate progress toward reduction of stunting and wasting among young children in CAR. This requires better management of information and knowledge management to support efficient programming. Since 2019, UNICEF has been supporting Government and partners to reinforce Nutrition Information System using three pillars: i) Nutrition Surveillance and Early Warning System, ii) Nutrition Surveys- SMART, and iii) The Nutrition in National health Information System (administrative data on CMAM, Growth Monitoring).

UNICEF places a high priority on the availability of recent and reliable information with which to monitor the situation of children and women. Statistically sound and internationally comparable data are essential for developing evidence -based policies and programmes, as well as for monitoring country progress towards national goals and global commitments, including the SDGs. https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/CAF/SitePages/About-Us.aspx

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the Information Management Specialist will be responsible for providing support to the nutrition Unit, Nutrition Cluster and Child Survival Section (CSD) at national and sub-national levels. The incumbent will collect and organize data on nutrition sector coverage and programming results and then produce and share information on response results, gaps and trends with partners and UNICEF to facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response and demonstrate that results and impact are achieved. Moreover, the post holder will ensure Knowledge Management for te nutrition, vaccination, health, maternal and reproductive health.

The nutrition Information Specialist’s major tasks and outputs will include but not limited to :

• Continuously adapt existing in-country information management approaches for collecting, analysing and reporting partners activities and lessons learnt, and identifying information gaps ;
• Develop and maintain nutrition databases, including 3/4/5 Ws databases, SAM database, surveillance database ;
• Support research, document and generate knowledge materials to be published in both web-based and printed forms ;
• Support the development and analysis of needs assessment including nutrition SMART surveys, nutrition surveillance system and programming monitoring ;
• Facilitate information flow between the partners and programs through data analysis particularly in relation to identification of Gaps geographic data management ;
• Uses GIS mapping for map production and geographic data management ;
• Production and dissemination of information products (needs and activity summaries, maps of interventions and gaps, bulletin, dashboard, cluster website and contact lists) ;
• Provide technical support and work closely with the Cluster Coordinator and IMO ;
• Develop and strengthen information management capacity of partners including the Government counterpart through training, coaching and on job training ;
• Carry out any other assignments as tasked by the Nutrition Specialist.

 

To qualify as a champion for every child, you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in nutrition, information management, demography or associated disciplines, or any other advanced degree connected to the area with extensive experience in information management. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree ;
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in knowledge and information management or related field ;
• Experience working in the development/ humanitarian sector in emergency context will be an advantage ;
• Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks :

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with child, is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies.

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.