Functional Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist – Information
Systems and M&E, the incumbent will provide professional support and
effective teamwork for the implementation of nutrition knowledge
management. He/She will be responsible for the development of knowledge
and communication products to enhance visibility of UNICEF Kenya Nutrition
Program and advance the survival and well-being of children, mothers and
all populations in Kenya.
Summary
of key functions:
- Contribute towards compiling data and preparing communication
products.
- Undertake field visits to monitor programmes and contribute to
periodic programme reviews with Implementing Partners.
- Contribute to exchange of nutrition information, experiences,
promote knowledge sharing with nutrition stakeholders to improve delivery
of nutrition services.
- Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and
cutting-edge practices in knowledge management. Assess and share best
practices and knowledge learned.
- Arrange and consolidate information and data from the project
staff and relevant national stakeholders for use in communications
materials.
- Use graphic design skills to design project publications, fact
sheets, leaflets and prepare layouts for documents, reports, and
communication materials.
- Deliver creative technical and non-technical nutrition-related
communication materials.
- Contribute to updating reporting schedules, preparing
reporting templates, proofreading, and formatting of reports.
- Provide logistical support on activities such as the
organization and reporting of conferences, events etc.
- Apply innovative approaches, digital solutions and promote
good practices to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and
sustainable communications approaches.
- Analyze and visualize needs and response information through
analysis and visualization software such as Power Bi.
- Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map
production and geographic data management.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Humanitarian
Affairs, Management, and/or Social Science or related field is required.
- University degree or equivalent background in Information
Communication Technology, Computer science, Communication is highly
desirable.
Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in health and nutrition programming,
emergency preparedness and response is required.
- Experience in implementing programs in liaison with the Kenya
Government or Non-Governmental Organizations is desired.
- Minimum one-year experience in information and knowledge
management is desired.
- Experience working in a multi-national/multi-cultural
environment is an added advantage.
- Good understanding of the local context could be an asset.
- Experience in public health or and/or experience in Public
Health or Nutrition Sector, Data analysis and in-country work experience
and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with UNICEF Kenya Nutrition Program reporting,
grant management and reporting system will be an added advantage.
- Prior experience in reporting and communication is considered
an asset.
- 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 an asset.
How
To Apply