Remote Maternal Nutrition & Fortification Lead

Unicef Nl; Manila; Remote; PHP 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNICEF Manila invites a qualified consultant to strengthen maternal nutrition and micronutrient interventions in the Philippines, collaborating with the Department of Health and the National Nutrition Council to advance the Maternal Health and Nutrition Acceleration Plan.

The role focuses on coordinating food fortification efforts, updating strategy, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs, with travel as needed and a commitment to improving child health outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, allied health sciences, development studies.
• 10+ years of experience in nutrition, public health, governance, institutional strengthening, programme management, or related fields, including policy coordination and capacity development.
• Experience with national government institutions in the Philippines on health and nutrition programme implementation, policy development, and inter-agency coordination; DOH/NNC experience is an advantage.
• Experience in supporting health and nutrition programmes at subnational levels, including engagement with LGUs and other partners.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is a plus.
• Knowledge of PH nutrition policy, PPAN 2023–2028, maternal health and nutrition acceleration plan, and food fortification policies in the Philippines.

Aufgaben

• Provide continuous technical and coordination support to strengthen maternal nutrition and micronutrient interventions in the Philippines.
• Strengthen and update the strategic direction for food fortification as a distinct intervention area.
• Develop a Food Fortification Strategy aligned with priorities under MHNAP and related plans.
• Coordinate with the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC) for implementation and monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Analytical writing

Independent work

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in nutrition, Public Health, Allied Health Sciences, Development Studies

Jobbeschreibung

UNICEF Manila invites a qualified consultant to strengthen maternal nutrition and micronutrient interventions in the Philippines, collaborating with the Department of Health and the National Nutrition Council to advance the Maternal Health and Nutrition Acceleration Plan.

The role focuses on coordinating food fortification efforts, updating strategy, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs, with travel as needed and a commitment to improving child health outcomes.