Nutricionista brigadas

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories. Its mission is to reach the most disadvantaged children and save their lives, defend their rights, and help them develop their potential. UNICEF operates with a commitment to never give up on any child, striving to build a better world for all children every day.

Job Overview:
The position of Nutricionista brigadas involves providing specialized technical assistance to coordinate, shape, and supervise comprehensive health and nutrition brigade care. The primary goal is to deliver nutritional care through nutritional assessments, supplementation, and counseling, while identifying and treating acute malnutrition in children under five years old and women. The role requires working closely with local communities in prioritized municipalities of Chiquimula, with a significant portion of time dedicated to community work in remote and vulnerable areas. The position is based in the Department of Suchitepéquez, necessitating travel to various communities as needed, and it is essential for consultants to reside in the municipalities of Suchitepéquez to ensure effective delivery of services.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Nutricionista brigadas will be responsible for assigning roles to team members, supervising the quality of care provided, and coordinating with local authorities and MSPAS personnel to ensure compliance with activities. Key responsibilities include planning and scheduling monthly activities, coordinating requests for supplies, presenting strategies to municipal security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security commissions, and ensuring the brigade's actions are executed effectively. The role also involves conducting nutritional assessments for children under five, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers, providing necessary supplementation, and counseling families on appropriate feeding practices. Additionally, the consultant will maintain records of activities, train community leaders on nutrition and health topics, and compile reports on brigade activities and data collected.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify as a defender of every child, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition (required) and a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition (desirable). A 20-hour breastfeeding course is also desirable, with the requirement to complete it before starting activities if not already obtained. Candidates should have experience in nutrition and health brigades, nutritional assessment in children under five (indispensable), and community-level nutritional education (desirable). Experience in emergency nutrition, food security, and community work is also preferred, along with knowledge of participatory methodologies for nutritional education and familiarity with MSPAS health service networks and official registration instruments.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition as a minimum educational requirement. A Master's degree in Food and Nutrition is considered an asset. Additionally, completion of a 20-hour course on breastfeeding is desirable, and candidates without this certification must commit to completing it before commencing their duties.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial experience in nutrition and health brigades, particularly in conducting nutritional assessments for children under five years old. Experience in community education regarding nutrition and food security is also desirable, along with familiarity with emergency nutrition interventions and community-level work addressing acute malnutrition.

Languages:
Fluency in Spanish is mandatory for this position, given the local context and community engagement. Knowledge of indigenous languages spoken in the region would be an asset, enhancing communication with local populations.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration is specified with deliverables due on set dates, with penalties for late submissions. Payment conditions stipulate that UNICEF will process payments within 30 days of receiving the consultant's invoice, contingent upon acceptance of the work completed. Consultants are responsible for their tax obligations and must ensure compliance with local laws. UNICEF emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.