VMAM Code: TZAR000151-9530
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Location, Country: Dar es Salaam (TZA)
Expected Starting Date: 01 October 2021
Application deadline
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of head of Nutrition, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
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Lead coordination and follow with WASSHA a Japanese private company working with WFP in improving incomes of local communities through renting of solar charged lamps in further development of partnership with WASSHA
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Together with the head of nutrition develop case studies and briefs to build a case for food as a tool for addressing malnutrition as well as participate in the implementation of the local production project where WFP is working with government and academia to develop specialised nutritious foods for treatment and prevention of malnutrition locally as well as develop standards for its production in country.
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Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for nutrition programmes.
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Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of WFP programmes/projects in the scaling up nutrition (SUN) business network.
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Monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations, procedures, donor commitments, and standards of accountability.
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Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
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Liaise with the local JICA office to seek possibilities of collaborative activities between UNICEF and JICA in line with IFNA (Initiative for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa), where appropriate.
Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent
Required experience: 36 Months
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise
Food safety and nutrition
Area of expertise details
Communication skills.
Data analytical and Problem-solving skills.
Partnerships
Competencies values
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams
Application procedure
Prerequisites This assignment is funded by JICA, therefore only former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA-JOCV) who could get recommendation by JICA-JOCV Secretariat are eligible to apply. Please check your application eligibility here: JICA website. This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older. Selection process Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone. How to apply Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’. You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile. Application deadline: 20 June 2021
