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At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to protection! 

The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022–2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020–2024, the National Development Strategy 2015–2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes.

For more information about UNICEF Mozambique's work please follow this link

You can also access and explore all new UNICEF vacancies via the UNICEF Mozambique website link herein.

How can you make a difference? 

Based in Xai Xai, the Nutrition Emergency Consultant (Floods Response) will provide technical, operational, and coordination support to UNICEF’s nutrition emergency response in Gaza Province, ensuring timely, high-quality, and accountable delivery of lifesaving nutrition interventions in line with UNICEF core commitments for children in humanitarian settings, Nutrition Cluster guidance, and national policies.

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, and in close coordination with the Nutrition Cluster, Government counterparts, and implementing partners, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Oversee the Nutrition activities of the UNICEF Response Plan for the flood emergency. Facilitate strong linkages between UNICEF-led interventions, partner activities, and Government-led response efforts to avoid duplication and maximize coverage.
• Actively support the provincial nutrition cluster in Gaza, including participation in coordination meetings, joint planning, and follow-up with partners. Support coordination with provincial and district health authorities, NGOs, and other relevant Government counterparts on nutrition emergency response planning and implementation.
• Provide technical support to the provincial and district health services in the implementation of integrated mobile brigades, including performing rapid nutrition screenings and assessments among affected populations using available tools, ensuring children with wasting receive treatment onsite or referral to nearby health facilities.
• Delivering a two-day training on nutrition in emergencies for Nutrition Supervisors, Health Workers, and Community Health Workers from Xai Xai and neighboring districts hosting affected populations.
• In liaison with UNICEFF CHN Supply & Logistics Specialist, and Supply Section, supporting the government for the rapid prepositioning of nutrition supplies and treatment for wasting among identified children.
• Support the regular screening and referral system to ensure early identification and treatment of wasting in children under five, in line with PRN protocol.
• Support the government (DPS) with setting up breastfeeding corners in accommodation sites to provide counseling and support to breastfeeding mothers, thereby supporting safe infant and young child feeding practices during emergencies.
• Support monitoring of the “Joint statement on infant feeding in emergencies”, including compliance with the Breastmilk Substitutes Code
• In liaison with the government, providing regular reports in Portuguese to the Nutrition Cluster, including:
  • Number of children under five screened.
  • Number of children under five supplemented with vitamin A, deworming and MNPs through integrated mobile brigades
  • Number of children with wasting identified (SAM and MAM).
  • Compliance with the Joint statement/ Presence of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) donations at accommodation centres, and, where possible, the source of such donations.

Please refer to the full Consultancy Terms of Reference via this link:  TOR_Nutrition Emergency Response.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, nutrition or relevant field.
• At least 5 years progressive experience in public health nutrition programs.
• Experience with the implementation and coordination of nutrition in emergencies activities
• Oral and written fluency in Portuguese.
• Experience in working with Ministry of Health and provincial health departments in Mozambique.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online, submitting all the required documents, a technical proposal, and an all-inclusive financial proposal incorporating professional fees, travel fees if any, and DSA).  UNICEF will provide transportation support for all assignment related field trips.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

The 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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male or female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

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