Lead Nutrition Policy and Engagement SpecialistApplyLocations: Rome, ItalyTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayJob Requisition ID: JR102970DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 August 2024 - 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity.
It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.Are you interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger?
Are you passionate about helping those in need?
Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?If so, an exciting fulfilling career awaits you!
Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving changing millions of lives around the globe.ABOUT WFPThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious and reputable organization, is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.To learn more about WFP, visit our website: wfp.org.WHY JOIN WFP?WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.WFP invests in the personal professional development of its employees through various training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs.A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional, and global offices around the world.We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is one of the leading global institutions helping to measure and alleviate malnutrition.
WFP supports national food and health systems across more than 80 countries as they strive to provide access to healthy, nutritious diets and reduce micronutrient deficiencies.
This work includes generating data on food and nutrition security and status, dietary diversity, and access to nutritious foods.The Lead Nutrition Policy and Engagement Specialist will play a critical role in the MIMI team, within the WFP Nutrition and Food Quality Service.
Under the supervision of the MIMI Team Lead, this position will lead workstreams concerned with:Engaging with country-level stakeholdersIdentifying policy priorities and questions relevant to micronutrient malnutritionCo-designing user-facing evidence outputsSupporting the application of evidence to inform advocacy and decision-makingDocumenting the process of evidence translation for future guidanceACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead engagement with WFP country office staff and other relevant partners and stakeholders.Map and explore data sources and indicators relevant to food consumption and nutrition policy.Supervise the work of 1-2 other team members.Oversee the development of reports to capture outputs from stakeholder engagement.Lead activities to disseminate and support country stakeholders in applying evidence to nutrition policy.Prepare and provide training on evidence translation or advocacy.QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education:Masters degree or higher in Nutrition, Public Health, Public Policy or a related field.Experience:5-8 years of successful experience across the international nutrition or public health policy.Experience engaging with global and LMIC government organisations.Knowledge Skills:Experience conducting research to inform policy in nutrition.Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK:WFP Leadership Framework guides the common standards of behavior that guide how we work together to accomplish our mission.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Please disregard any solicitations for payment.REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION:Ensure your profile is accurate and complete.Upload your professional CV in English.
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