Nutrition Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Review and strengthen methodologies, tools, sampling, community-based screening approaches, data collection mechanisms, information flows, quality assurance, storage, and protection for evidence generation and real-time monitoring
• Review existing conceptual frameworks and operational strategies for acute malnutrition to adapt them to Venezuela's context, emphasizing low-access, hard-to-reach, and mobile populations
• Support the amendment of current work plans and program documents with implementing partners in alignment with the humanitarian response plan
• Conduct rapid capacity needs assessments and develop/deliver modular training packages for implementing partners

This role creates positive change by reinforcing UNICEF's capacity to provide life-saving nutrition services to vulnerable children in Venezuela, particularly in Severity 4 and 5 municipalities, through evidence-based programming, capacity building of local partners, and strengthening of coordination mechanisms within the humanitarian response system.

Required qualifications:

• Experience in nutrition programming, particularly in humanitarian contexts
• Knowledge of IMAM/CMAM, IYCF-E, and MAMI Care Pathway frameworks
• Ability to work with diverse populations including indigenous peoples, children with disabilities, and mobile populations
• Experience with data collection, monitoring, and dashboard development (Power BI/ActivityInfo/Kobo)
• Fluency in Spanish for producing materials and conducting training

UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, a diverse and passionate culture, and an attractive compensation and benefits package. The position is a P-3 level temporary appointment for 3 months with mission status.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. The organization has a strong operational presence in Venezuela, supporting essential services for children and adolescents in health, nutrition, WASH, education, and child protection.