Mission and objectives

UNICEF works to help the children of Indonesia reach their full potential. We assist our partners to monitor and measure progress against these rights via the child-focused Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable children. Our programme interventions are rights-based, cut across different sectors, respond to the specific needs of girls and boys and address the vulnerabilities and strengths of children in their first and second decades of life. UNICEF has a strong on-the-ground presence in Indonesia, with seven regional and sub-regional offices. These are primarily in areas with the greatest disparities and service gaps. They complement our high-level policy and programme advice with practical support for planning, financing and service delivery, especially to advocate for quality, equity and sustainability. Indonesia has the world’s fourth largest child population. UNICEF's presence in the country means we have the potential to impact more than 80 million children. We take this responsibility seriously and are committed to ensuring that children and adolescents – the building blocks of Indonesia’s future – have an equal chance in life.

Context

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. The UNICEF Indonesia Country Office (ICO) works to advance the rights of children across six core programme areas: nutrition, health, water and sanitation, child protection, social policy, and education, supported by cross-cutting priorities including climate change, disability inclusion, and gender equality. Within this framework, the Nutrition Section supports the Government of Indonesia to design and implement evidence-based programmes to prevent all forms of child malnutrition, including undernutrition (stunting and wasting), micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. In its Country Programme 2026–2030, the Nutrition Section of UNICEF Indonesia aims to support the government in reducing the triple burden of malnutrition through three key outputs supported by four programme pillars. First, UNICEF works with national and subnational governments and partners to strengthen capacities for evidence-based planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation of multisectoral nutrition programmes. Second, it supports the strengthening of multisectoral nutrition programmes and food systems to deliver equitable, gender- and age-responsive nutrition services for mothers, infants, young children, and adolescents. Third, UNICEF promotes evidence-informed social and behaviour change approaches so that parents, caregivers, children, and pregnant women adopt improved childcare and nutrition practices. These outputs are implemented through four programme pillars: children under-five and women’s nutrition (including maternal, infant and young child nutrition – MIYCN), school-age children and adolescent nutrition, food systems, and nutrition and climate change, alongside strengthened integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM) to ensure comprehensive prevention and treatment of malnutrition across the life course. UNICEF Indonesia has four field offices located in Surabaya, Jayapura, Kupang, and Ambon, which support programme implementation across different regions of the country. The Kupang Field Office, works with provincial and district governments and partners to advance programmes that improve the health, nutrition, education, child protection, CEWASH (climate, environment, water, sanitation and hygiene) and overall well-being of children. It provides support across one municipality and 21 districts in NTT Province.

Task Description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Nutrition Officer based in Kupang Field Office, the UN Volunteer – Nutrition Programme Implementation will: • Support the implementation and field-level follow up of UNICEF’s nutrition program in the NTT province including the four nutrition programme pillars: children under-five and women’s nutrition (including maternal, infant and young child nutrition/MIYCN), school-age and adolescent nutrition, food systems, nutrition and climate change, and the integrated management of acute malnutrition (IMAM). • Contribute to programme planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination by assisting in organizing consultations and meetings with government counterparts and partners, participating in monitoring activities, and conducting regular field visits and assessments at health facilities, schools, communities, and other programme sites to track programme progress and provide technical support. The volunteer will help identify implementation bottlenecks, risks, and operational challenges, and contribute to practical solutions and timely follow-up. • Provide hands-on technical and operational support to provincial and districts government counterparts, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders throughout all stages of the programming process, ensuring compliance with UNICEF procedures and systems. This includes executing programme transactions, preparing documentation and materials, and supporting programme planning, results-based management (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation. • Support evidence generation and development of strategies and results-based plans through analysis of the nutrition situation in NTT and its 21 districts and one municipality, and contribute to advocacy, knowledge management, and documentation of programme results to strengthen the delivery of UNICEF nutrition interventions in priority areas. • Support any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. - As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including but not limited to: • Timely organization and facilitation of consultations, coordination meetings, and workshops with provincial and district government counterparts, partners, and stakeholders. • Regular field visit reports documenting programme progress, bottlenecks, risks, and recommended solutions for nutrition interventions across the four pillars. • Evidence of strengthened technical support and guidance provided to government counterparts and partners in implementing nutrition programmes. • Completed programme documentation and materials in line with UNICEF procedures, including records of programme transactions and inputs for results-based management (RBM) and monitoring frameworks. • Reports demonstrating compliance with UNICEF systems and procedures during programme implementation. • Analytical briefs and reports summarizing the nutrition situation, including data on children, adolescents, and women in NTT Province, to inform programme strategies and results-based plans. • Knowledge products, advocacy materials, and lessons learned documentation that support evidence-based decision-making, policy dialogue, and programme improvement. • Consolidated repository of programme monitoring information and documentation for the four nutrition programme pillars in priority provinces. • Contributions to ad hoc tasks or special assignments as requested by the Nutrition Officer or supervisor that strengthen UNICEF nutrition programme delivery and capacity-building in NTT Province. Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed - Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Living conditions and remarks

Kupang municipality is the capital city of NTT Province and one of the more developed urban centers in the province, offering better access to public services, infrastructure, and administrative facilities compared to other district capitals. The duty station is primarily accessible by air via El Tari International Airport, which has regular domestic flights connecting to Jakarta and other major Indonesian cities. Accommodation options include boarding houses, guesthouses, and hotels, although rental cost may be relatively higher than in other part of the province. Basic services such as electricity, telecommunications, banking, and internet connectivity are generally available in urban areas, though occasional disruptions may occur. Public and private hospitals and clinics provide most medical services, while advanced care may require referral to larger cities outside the province. Local markets and supermarkets provide access to food, bottled water, and household necessities. Kupang has a tropical savanna climate with warm temperatures year- round (26–30 °C,) and distinct wet (November-April) and dry (May-October) seasons. Compared with many Indonesian cities, Kupang is relatively dry during the dry season. The security environment in urban areas of NTT province is generally conducive to UN operations. Staff should follow guidance from the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and maintain standard security precautions. Kupang is culturally diverse, with Timorese ethnics groups, as well as migrants from other islands in NTT province (Sumba, Flores, Alor, Rote and Sabu) and other islands in Indonesia. Bahasa Indonesia is widely spoken, often with Kupang dialect. Cultural sensitivity and engagement with local authorities and community leaders are essential for effective programme implementation. As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. - The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service. Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly