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Health & Nutrition Officer

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Job Description

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The Health & Nutrition Officer leads the health and nutrition unit and provides professional technical assistance and support for programme design, planning, implementation, monitoring evaluation, and management of programme activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives - aligned with Health & Nutrition Country Programme goals and strategy.  

Job Responsibilities

  • Developed a strategic vision of transformative changes for children and adolescents in the Health and Nutrition component, as well as a robust strategy of advocacy and networking with key national stakeholders.
  • Evidence-based results of advocacy efforts in public health and nutrition policies.
  • Lead an inspired and motivated team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Accurate information, data analysis, documentation and evidences are timely made available to support situation analysis, sectoral input, and reporting.
  • Technical assistance is provided to the development and implementation of integrated Health & Nutrition strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
  • Work plan and objectives are effectively established and planned results are timely delivered through technical support and coordination in consultation with all relevant partners.
  • Programme efficiency and effectiveness are enhanced through effective implementation follow-up.
  • Programme implementation progress is monitored for adjustment and improvement of program delivery and sustainability. Gender sex aggregated data and inputs provided relevant to the Health & Nutrition programme.
  • Transparency is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for Health & Nutrition.
  • Effective partnership and working relationships are maintained for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking.
  • Up-to-date programme information is kept available, and reports prepared and shared with relevant stakeholders as required to support the Health & Nutrition programme by the effective implementation of integrated monitoring system.
  • Shock responsive systems are promoted, humanitarian responses are - effectively coordinated in emergency situations, in line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, and partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors are strengthened within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC).
  • Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor degree in any discipline

Other Educational Qualification

  • Education: University degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, Child Development, Medicine, Water and Sanitation, or other relevant disciplines.

Skills

  • Work Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of public health programmes. Relevant (minimum of 2 years) of professional work experience in a programme management function or a technical expert capacity in child survival & health care.  Experience in leading teams and managing people.  Developing field work experience.  Background/familiarity shock responsive systems in Humanitarian Assistance.
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in Spanish. Proficiency in English is required, but fluency is desirable.

 

Salary

  • Negotiable

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UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

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Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: Ecuador
  • Employment Type: Contractual
  • Experience: 2 to 3 Year (s)
  • Vacancy: Not Specific
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:July 3, 2025
  • Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
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About the Company

  • Company Name: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Address: UNICEF House, Plot E-30 Syed Mahbub Morshed Avenue
  • Website: https://www.unicef.org/
  • UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.


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