UNICEF India Guwahati Ranchi : Nutrition Specialist

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Nutrition Specialist

JOB CODE : UNNS-01

Location : Gandhinagar / Guwahati / Raipur / Ranchi.

Purpose of the post :
Responsible for facilitating and influencing the State Government’s policy, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, for the Child Development and Nutrition programme within one State in India.

The jobholder works at the State and District level. They also work under the daily supervision of the Chief of Field Office, and take sector specific guidance from the Child Development and Nutrition Section.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :-

Influencing Policy
Analyzes and recommends policies, management systems, coordination systems and risk allocation around the Child Development and Nutrition programme.

Building Partnerships
Convenes strategic partnerships to impact policies for Child and Maternal Nutrition and support programmes and resources in the States. Interacts with national and international agencies, missions and commissions, on the management of the Child Development and Nutrition programme. Participates in meetings with Departments of Women and Child Development, Health and Family Welfare and others, responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements. Fosters partnerships for Child and Maternal Nutrition in the state with government, other agencies, professional bodies, technical institutions and NGOs in the state. Assists in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in management and evaluation.

Programme Implementation
With guidance from the Child Development and Nutrition Section, proposes designs for the Child Development and Nutrition Programme. When agreed, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates UNICEF Child Development and Nutrition programme or specific project (-s). This includes the effective design, implementation and monitoring of Child and Maternal Nutrition interventions in districts. Analyzes and evaluates data and/or takes corrective action when necessary, to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to and enables the concurrent monitoring and reporting on performance indicators of Government flagship programmes, accreditation systems and/or UNICEF–NGO managed programmes under the Project Co-operation Agreement. Integrates input/advice from the Child Development and Nutrition Section in Delhi.

Monitoring and Evaluation
Facilitates the review of systems and capacity related to delivery of services for Child and Maternal Nutrition, and the interventions to improve such systems and capacities. Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes (including cash and supply assistance), as well as conducting periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies and recommends necessary action for adjustments in the Child Development and Nutrition programme. Provides advice and assistance to government officials and other partners such as the World Bank, World Food Programme, and Micronutrient Initiative in the planning and management of programme/projects. Contributes to the preparation of the Situation Analysis, led by SPME, by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information, and writing the chapter of the analysis on the nutrition situation of mothers and children.

Work plan development
Responsible for the development of the Child Development and Nutrition work plan, and ensures compliance with specific assigned objectives. Provides guidance and support to subordinate staff to manage and implement projects.

Capacity Building and technical assistance for Government
Assists government authorities, in partnership with training institutions, to plan and organize capacity building programmes. Identifies training needs for the purpose of capacity building and sustainability of programme/projects. Provides technical expertise as required, facilitates learning exchanges as well as policy influencing.

Inter-sectoral collaboration
Proactively collaborates within the state and/or sector with programme colleagues to give and receive knowledge and assistance. Pooling resources for more effective programming. Assists in development of appropriate communication and information strategy to support and/or advocate development of the Child Development and Nutrition programme. Facilitates the planning and formulation of programme communication initiatives in state institutions, to enable more effective change in key care behaviours related to Infant and Young Child Feeding and family care practices. Supports/undertakes research that provides tracking on social inclusion in Child and Maternal Nutrition interventions.

Supplies and Cash Assistance
Coordinates with the Operations/Supply staff/programme support on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring proper and timely UNICEF and Government accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, as per UNICEF rules and procedures monitors and submits financial status reports to Senior Programme Officer or Representative as required.

Report Writing
Writes programme/project inputs for donor proposals, status reports required for management Board, donors, budget review, programme analysis, annual reports, case studies, etc.

Qualifications, Experience and competencies required :
• Master’s degree in any of the following : Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Child and Maternal Nutrition.
• Minimum five years progressively responsible professional work experience in Public Health Nutrition or Child and Maternal Nutrition.
• Fluency in English required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station is an asset.
• In depth understanding and knowledge of the Public Health Nutrition / Child and Maternal Nutrition Sector.
• Current knowledge of Child and Maternal Nutrition issues, development strategies and programming policies and procedures in development cooperation.
• Drive for results.
• A strong familiarity as to how public administration systems affect delivery of results for children
• Understanding of social mobilization and behaviour change communication
• Understanding of the importance and role of partnerships.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
• Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
• Report writing
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

Contact us :
Guwahati Field Office :
UNICEF State Office for Assam
Dandi Tower, 5th Floor, Opp. Assam Secretariat, G.S. Road, Dispur
Guwahati 781 006, Assam, India
Tel : +91 0361 223 5151, 223-5153
Fax : 0361 223-5161
Email : guwahati@unicef.org

Raipur Field Office :
UNICEF State Office for Chhattisgarh
503 Civil Lines, Raipur 492 001
Tel : +91 0771 404-5214, 404-5074

Ranchi Field Office :
UNICEF State Office for Jharkhand
Viswa Hotel Complex, Ground Floor, Near IIC Complex, Jodapul, Kanke Road,
Ranchi 834 006, Jharkhand, India
Tel : 91 0651 245-0266, 245-0267
Fax : 0651 245-0268
http://www.unicef.org

[Guest]

my self AuSAF-KHALIL. I want to contribute my free time for social work..can i get a part-time job(no salary) in ranchi

[Guest]

I am a post graduate in Home science,looking for job in NGO'S OR/ADMIN.OR/TEACHER in guwahati.

[Guest]

CURRICULUM VITAE
I. PERSONAL DETAILS
1. Name : Shantanu Rath
9. E-mail : shantanu.rath AT gmail.com
OBJECTIVE : To be a part of a renowned organization and contribute my best to its development.
II. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

DEGREE
INSTITUTE YEAR OF PASSING MARKS OBTAINED
10th (A.I.S.S.C.E.) Delhi Public School, Damanjodi, Koraput, Orissa 2002 71.00%
12th (A.I.S.S.C.E.) Zinc Smelter Senior Secondary School, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 2005 67.80%
B.Tech (Biotechnology) SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2009 7.825 CGPA
M.Tech (Food & Nutritional Biotechnology) SRM University, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 2011 7.038 CGPA (upto 3rd semester)
III. AREAS OF INTEREST
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
IV. IN-PLANT TRAINING
- Summer Training at Kanpur Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Sangh Ltd.(PARAG), Nirala Nagar (Juhi), Kanpur on Quality Control and Quality Assurance of Milk and Milk Products from May 25, 2010 to June 24, 2010.
- In-plant training at Sravasti Kisan Sahakari Chinni Mill, Nanpara (Behraich), a unit of U.P. Co-operative Sugar Factories Fed. Ltd., Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Working of various equipments, Milling process, Sugar manufacturing, Boiler and Turbine operations and Fermentation from June5, 2007 to June 22, 2007.
- Job Training programme on Molecular Biology & Recombinant DNA Technology at Sangene Institute of Bioscience, Bangalore in January 2007 for 15 days.
V. PROJECT WORKS

- “Direct ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass by size reduction and pretreatment” as a part of final semester of B.Tech at SRM University, Chennai.
- “Development of a novel dairy product” as a part of final year of M.Tech at SRM University, Chennai.
VI. PUBLICATIONS
- “Direct Ethanol Production by Pretreatment of Lignocellulosic Biomass using Neurospora crassa”; Shantanu Rath, Saktishree Jena & M. Venkatesh Prabhu; Global Journal of Applied Agricultural Research, Volume 1, Number 1, 2011, pp. 33-41.

- “Probiotic Viability of Freeze Dried Synbiotic Microcapsules in Skim Milk Powder at Ambient Storage Condition”; Govind Babu, Shantanu Rath & V. Nithyalakshmi; Internet Journal of Food Safety, Volume.13, 2011, pp. 62-68.
VII. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Presented a poster on Pre-treatment and Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation of cellulosic biomass for the production of ethanol at the National Conference on Biotechnological Approaches to Alternate Energy held during December 5-6, 2008 by the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai.
- Participated in National Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Biotechnology held during October 16-17, 2008, SRM University.
- Participated in International Level Career Development Seminar for Biological Science Students on March 8, 2008 at SRM University.
- Participated in International Workshop on Recent Advances in Bioengineering held during February 7-9, 2008 at SRM University.
- Participated in the National Conference on Recent Advances in Genomics and Nanobiotechnology held on February 2-3, 2007 at SRM University.
VIII. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

- Won second prize in Circuit debugging at a National level Technical Symposium held during September 16-17, 2008 at Valliammai Engineering College.
- Participated in various events like Adzap, Treasure hunt, Gaming, Puzzles, Quiz and Mock Interview held during September 16-17, 2008 at Valliammai Engineering College.
- An active Committee Member in an event Pandora’s Box during the National Level Techfest, AARUSH’08 at SRM University.
- Under gone a course in Yoga as a part of Personality Development Programme during August 5, 2005 to November 15, 2005 at SRM University.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Any wilful misrepresentation of facts and concealment of information will result the cancelation of my candidature.

Signature of the applicant
(Shantanu Rath)

[Guest]

Name : Kiran ojha
Edcutational qualification :Graduate
Work EXP :
1)Worked as a cashier in CSD for 3 years.
2)Worked in M/s Reliance minirals as an assistant accountant and office manager.
3)worked in Depth(NGO).
4)Chotanagpur sanskritik sangh as an administrator.(current)

[Guest]

I am Suhasree Sayal looking for nutrion related job in Guwahati. My bio data is as follows :
1. Name : Suhasree Sanyal
3.Email ID : suhabanerjee AT gmail.com
5.Educational Qualifications : 1. Passing Madhyomik Exam under W.B.Board with 81.2% marks in the yr 2004.
2. Passing H.S.Exam under W.B.Board with 60% marks in the yr 2006.
3. Passing B.Sc with Honours in Nutrition under BU,WB with 60% marks in the yr 2009.
4. Passing M.Sc Patr-I in Dietetics and Community Nutrition Management (DCNM) under VU,WB with 61% in the yr 2010. Appeared in M.Sc final exam by this yr and the result will out within 30 th september.
7.Working experience : Wooking as a contractual vocational Nutrition Teacher of (x+2) level.

[Guest]

MS. PARBOTI PRASAD RAOUT

E-mail : parbotiraout AT gmail.com
Objective : Looking for a challenging position in developmental field with opportunities to enrich my knowledge, experience and skills while contributing the best to the organization for sustainability and supporting poor and marginalized people for improving their overall positive change.
Educational Qualification :
- Pursuing M.Sc. (Development Communication and Extension) from Delhi University (2010-12).
- B. Sc. (Home Science, Elective in Extension Education) from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2010) .
Academic Achivements :
- First Division (71.80 %) in B.Sc.Degree from Assam Agricultural University Jorhat , Assam (2006-2010 ) .
- Qualified in ICAR’s 15th All India Entrance Examination For Admission To Master’s Degree Programme AIEEA-PG-2010 JRF Exam .
- Computer Fundamentals Certificate Course (86%) Govt. of Assam Extension Centre, State Institute of Rural Devlopment in 2006 . MS-OFFICE( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS-Publishers), LEAP OFFICE ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 7.0
Experience And Skills :
- Rural Awareness Work Experience programme (RAWEP) Lahing Alicuk Gaon under Chipahikhula Development Block of Jorhat District , (Assam) from 25th January 2010 to 26th March 2010 .
- Internship Programme at WORLD VIEW & CITI CHANNEL ( Local Cable Channel ) Garali, Jorhat-785001 , Assam from 16 April 2010 to 30th May 2010 .
- Volunteer and Leading the group in Special Olympic Bharat , Certified of Appreciation Award during Healthy Athletic Programme held at Jorhat Stadium , Assam . ( 21 November 2009 – 22 November2009 )
- Presented Seminar on ‘‘Women Entrepreneurship through SHG –The Current Scenerio of India ’’ Under M.Sc. Curriculum in February 2010 .
- Participated in National Seminar On Ageing Women in 21st Century : Emerging Issues and Challenges on 27th-28th January 2010 at M.S.University ( Baroda , Vadodara) .
- Prepared Self Learning Material on the topic of ‘‘Introductory Extension–Education’’ in B.Sc.
- Micro and Macro Teaching Experience at AAU , Faculty of Home Science Assam , in B.Sc .
- Under the Course of Computer Based Teaching Technology in B.Sc prepared different Media products( Poster , Banner , Folder , Cover Page , Pamphlet in Assameese , Hindi and English ) .
- Participated in workshop on making Digital Story Organized by Aseem Asha Usman the Founder-Director of Aseem ASHA Foundation .
- Participated in Puppet Show with KathKatha Puppet Arts Trust Organised by AnurupaRoy for the Book Launch of ‘Communalism Explained’ by Ram Punyani, a noted author and Sharad Sharma, a cartoonist and founder of World Comics India , on 9th March 2011 at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.
- Participated in workshop on making Grassroots’ Comics conducted by Sharad Sharma (Director) World Comics India on 11th to 12th March 2011 at Lady Irwin Collage .
- Prepared a Wall Comics Poster on the theme ‘Communalism’ in 2011 .
- Prepared Radio Programme on Honour Killing in 2010 ( Duration : 2.30sec ) .
- Prepared a Documentary Film title - The silent scream.....Voice up against Domestic violence on a issue of Domestic Violence in M.Sc curriculum in 2010 ( Duration : 94 seconds ) .
- Attended an Educational Trip to Ahmadabad , Anand and Vadodra to visit various organizations engaged in the developmental sector ( 23 -29January 2011) .
- Internship with CASP PLAN Delhi an NGO , June- July 2011 .
- Conducted Grassroot Comics Training Programme on different issues .
- Conducted a workshop on Adolscent Health at HIC ( Health Information Centre ) as a Master Trainer in Badarpur area of Delhi during internship .
- Facilitated and Evaluated a 8 days Training Programme on Adolscent Health under internship programme .
- Paticipated in a Documentry Workshop conducted by PSBT (Public Service Boardcasting Telecome ).
- Perfoming a Play at PHFI (Public Health Foundation India ) on MentalHealth .
- Participated in a Mask Puppetry Workshop conducted by AnurupaRoy , Director of KathKatha Puppet Arts Trust .
- Prepared Advocacy kits to promote institutional delivery under the Media planning and advocacy course.
- Conduct a training programme on the topic of Family Planing and Contrceptives in a NGO Manch delhi.
- Preapared research based study entritled “ INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN AGRIBUSINESS : A CASE STUDY IN ASSAM REGION ” .
Language Known : English , Hindi , Assamese , Methali and Bhojpuri.
Hobbies : Listening Music , Traveling and Reading .
Strengths : Confident , Sincere and ability to take responsibility .
( The above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief )
Ms. PARBOTI PRASAD RAOUT

[Unregistered]

I am Arthi and working as a dietician in a hospital and I have 1 yr and 4 months experience in hospital but in other field. I have 4 months experience as a nutritionist. I want to know is there any vacancy