Health & Nutrition Officer NO-2 Fixed Term Position, Thimphu, Bhutan

## Health & Nutrition Officer NO-2 Fixed Term Position, Thimphu, Bhutan - Organization:UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund - Office:UNICEF Thimphu Bhutan Health & Nutrition Officer, NO-2, Fixed Term Position, #00051716, Thimphu - Bhutan, APR Position type:Fixed Term Appointment Division/Equivalent:Bangkok (EAPRO), Thailand Department/Office:Thimphu, Bhutan Categories:Health and Nutrition UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to Health How can you make a difference? The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, 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. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. Join our team and make a lasting impact on the health and nutrition of children, adolescents and women in Bhutan. As a Health & Nutrition Officer, you will provide technical, analytical and strategic support to strengthen policies, systems and programmes that improve maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition outcomes. Working closely with government counterparts, development partners and stakeholders, you will contribute to evidence generation, policy advocacy, programme design, monitoring and systems strengthening to achieve equitable and sustainable results. The role focuses on key priorities including environmental health, climate-resilient health systems, childhood lead exposure prevention, immunization sustainability, prevention of childhood non-communicable diseases, maternal and adolescent nutrition, micronutrient interventions, and health financing. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to influence national policies, support innovative solutions, strengthen country capacities, and help ensure that every child and woman in Bhutan has the opportunity to survive, thrive and reach their full potential. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Health Nutrition Officer Level 2 UNICEF Bhutan.pdf To qualify as an advocatefor every child you will have... Minimum requirements: - Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in public health, social science, economics, nutrition, food systems, child development, community development and any other related fields. - Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in planning, programme management, and implementation of health and nutrition, evaluation of health and nutrition programmes and any other related fields. - Skills: Environmental health; Climate-resilient sustainable health and nutrition systems; Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health; Adolescent nutrition and prevention of childhood obesity; Immunization systems strengthening and vaccine sustainability; Public financing, investment cases and economic analysis for health and nutrition; Micronutrient supplementation and micronutrient deficiency reduction strategies. - Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required. - Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language - Background and/or familiarity with emergencies is an asset - Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially. 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