Technical Officer, Nutrition at WHO, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deadline: 1 November 2022

World Health Organization (WHO) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Technical Officer in Geneva, Switzerland. The duration of this post is 1 year.

The primary role of WHO is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Technical Officer will perform the following functions:

• Advise on the planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition programmes and activities, in compliance with WHO’s overall strategy, and guidelines.
• Support strengthening nutrition surveillance, identify the constraints and gaps and provide technical solutions to improve the system.
• Develop response strategies and action plans based on the nutrition situation in the affected areas, in collaboration with partners.
• Provide technical support to monitor the implementation of specific activities related to nutrition to improve data collection and reporting at all levels.
• Strengthen the coordination of the prevention and control of malnutrition, including enhanced support to government systems, and referral systems.
• Support the development of a strategic plan to strengthen the capacity building of health professionals involved in the management of malnutrition, where appropriate.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s level or above) in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas Public Health & Nutrition, Medical Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition policy or development studies, Health & Nutrition Education, Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, or other closely related field of study to nutritional issues.
• Post graduate studies or specialized training in emergency management, international aid or humanitarian principles.
• At least 7 year’s relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in development and management of nutrition programmes.
• Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.
• Experience and skills in providing in-country technical support and building capacity in national Health and nutrition programing, preferably in developing countries.
• Relevant work experience in WHO, other UN agencies, relevant non-governmental, health cluster partners or recognized humanitarian organizations.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of international public health with focus on nutrition.
• Expert knowledge of English.
• Intermediate knowledge of Official language.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit WHO.