Nutrition Support Officer, Food Systems

Key Functions: 

• Support evidence generation and analysis to implement UNICEF's work on Food Systems for children in Kenya.
• Contribute towards compiling data and preparing knowledge and communication products.
• Contribute to exchange of information, experiences, promote knowledge sharing with nutrition stakeholders to improve functioning of food system for children.
• Analyze, synthesize and consolidate information from multiple sources.
• Support UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children’s food environments in and around schools.
• Support UNICEF Kenya's work to improve children's foods and positive food practices through supporting development of innovative programming and engagement with the private sector.
• Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of conferences, events etc.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Agricultural Science, Information/Knowledge Management, or related field is required. An Advanced University degree is highly desirable.

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in Health and Nutrition Programming, Agricultural Science, Food Systems or Knowledge Management is required.
• Working experience in food marketing, legislation, school meals and/or obesity prevention is desirable.
• Experience in implementing programs in liaison with the Kenya Government or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) is desired.
• Prior experience in research, data collection, reporting and communication with good writing skills, including analysis of information for the preparation of communication products such a landscape analysis is desired.
• Experience working with the private sector is desired.
• Good understanding of the local context is desired.
• Experience working in a multi-national/multi-cultural environment is desired.
• Proficiency in computer skills including use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., Power BI, mapping software such as ArcGIS, word processing, spread sheets, databases, Internet navigation etc is desired.