Consultant

World Food Programme
Location: Nepal
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2019-05-07 Deadline: 2019-05-19
  • Location : Nepal
  • Qualification Degree : Postgraduate
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : Development Work/Consulting Service
  • Nature : Full Time
Job Description

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Current knowledge of the latest developments, guidelines and standards, and technology in the field of Nutrition, especially in the prevention and treatment of maternal, neonatal and child undernutrition.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, leadership and teamwork abilities, good analytical, negotiation, communication and advocacy skills.
  • Knowledge of nutrients
  • Strong analytical skillsĀ  ( situation analysis and evidence assessment )
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with government counterparts, donors, UN agencies and NGOs/INGOs
  • Excellent analytical skills; resourcefulness, initiative, maturity of judgment, tact, and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of food systems
  • Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds;
  • Excellent writing and verbal skills.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • At least six years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in Public Nutrition and/or Public Health & Nutrition programme management, programme formulation, planning, monitoring and evaluation in public sector public health management or related field including development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food assistance or relief operations.
  • Experience in direct implementation of IMAM, micronutrient interventions, maternal health and nutrition programmes and multi-sectoral responses addressing the underlying causes of undernutrition.
  • Experience of carrying out health and nutrition surveys and/or other relevant surveillance activities.

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Organization Summary

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security.

Industry Type NGO / INGO / Social Work
Location Kathmandu
Organization Size 1-10
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