Technical Officer, Malnutrition and Food Systems

Technical Officer, Malnutrition and Food Systems supports its assigned functions through technical analysis, programme implementation, partner coordination and accurate documentation. The role monitors progress and compliance, prepares reports and guidance, works with authorities and operational counterparts, and helps deliver timely, accountable services and results for affected people, communiti

• Provide technical support to Member States on malnutrition policies and programmes
• Deliver advice on nutrition, healthy diets, obesity prevention and food systems
• Strengthen capacity for nutrition surveillance, monitoring and evaluation
• Develop partnerships with UN agencies, NGOs and academic institutions

• Relevant education and professional experience in the area of assignment
• Fluency in English is required
• Fluency in Spanish is required

• A master’s degree in nutrition, public health, a social science or related field from a recognized university would be an asset
• Practical experience working in public health projects at the international level in Latin America and the Caribbean

• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Policy Development
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Partnership Development

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft OneDrive
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Microsoft Word
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)