Nutrition Information System Intern UNICEF

Job no: 563941
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: Lusaka
Level: Internship
Location: Zambia
Categories: Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Nutrition

The UNICEF Programme of Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) is designed to address and mitigate the threat of poverty the country’s children face, while responding to the needs with interventions addressing the multiple causative factors.

To find out more about UNICEF’s work in Zambia, please visit unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/ZMB/SitePages/About-us(1).aspx

How can you make a difference?

The intern will support build the capacity of government staff to foster a culture of generating quality data and use for nutrition policy and programming.

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist the Intern will have the following major duties/responsibilities and output expectations:

No. Major duties & responsibilities. Deliverables.
1
Support MoH and NFNC in ensuring quality data generation at grassroot level.

Support MoH/NFNC in training of relative staff to strengthen quality data generation at district/facility level.

Ensure facilities have data collection tools in place.

2
Support with the rolling out of Multi-sectoral Nutrition Information system in six provincial districts.

Support NFNC in ensuring the six (Choma, Chinsali, Chipata, Solwezi, Lusaka & Mongu) supported provincial districts use the MNIS.

3
Support generation of quality nutrition for development of briefs and nutrition profiles.

Support MoH and NFNC in conducting data quality audits and to develop documentation such as nutrition briefs and profiles.

For detailed TORs, please review the attached terms document: Download File TOR – Nutrition Information system Intern.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications and experience

Education

Studies in Information Technology, computer science, or related field.
Excellent knowledge in working with databases a plus.
Have excellent academic performance shown through university records.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Work experience

1. At least 1 year work experience, preferably in nutrition and/or database management activities, development of data collection instruments, data analysis working with HMIS.

2. Experience working with government or international organisations is an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge in databases and query languages.
Knowledge in working with DHIS2 databases. Working with MoH HMIS a plus.
Candidate should possess good communication and organisational skills.
Candidate should possess ability to work well in a diverse team.
Training in Monitoring & Evaluation is an advantage.
Learning elements

This position is based in a dynamic Nutrition team and the intern will interact with Nutrition Specialists and other programme specialists in UNICEF, government, and other development partners. This position offers excellent learning opportunities in understanding and applying data principles in a multi-sectoral environment.

Fees and Honorarium

According to UNICEF’s internship program administrative instruction, no compensation will be provided. Where appropriate, interns may be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred during official travel authorised by UNICEF. A monthly stipend enough to cover transport costs of in Zambian currency shall be paid for the internship duration (6 months).

Evaluation

Evaluation will be done at the end of the internship by the supervisor, and intern. A copy of the evaluation will be provided to the intern and the original submitted to HR.

Workplace and Duration

The duty station will be in Lusaka. The internship will be for-6 months.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. 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.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.
“UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for personnel with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.”
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.