Nutrition Officer, Nutrition Officer, Jayapura, Indonesia

General

Description of assignment title: Nutrition Officer

Assignment country: Indonesia

Duty stations: Jayapura (2)

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 06/15/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 2. Zero hunger

Host entity: UNICEF Indonesia

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 2

Details

Mission and objectives:

• UNICEF works to help the children of Indonesia reach their fullpotential. We assist our partners to monitor and measure progressagainst these rights via the child-focused Sustainable DevelopmentGoals, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable children. Ourprogramme interventions are rights-based, cut across differentsectors, respond to the specific needs of girls and boys andaddress the vulnerabilities and strengths of children in theirfirst and second decades of life.
• UNICEF has a strong on-the-ground presence in Indonesia, withseven regional and sub-regional offices. These are primarily inareas with the greatest disparities and service gaps. Theycomplement our high-level policy and programme advice withpractical support for planning, financing and service delivery,especially to advocate for quality, equity and sustainability.

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• Indonesia has the world's fourth largest child population.UNICEF's presence in the country means we have the potential toimpact more than 80 million children. We take this responsibilityseriously and are committed to ensuring that children andadolescents - the building blocks of Indonesia's future - have anequal chance in life.

Context:

• The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights ofevery child, everywhere, in everything the organization does— in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equitystrategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded childrenand families, translates this commitment to children's rights intoaction. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have anopportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential,without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that anychild has an unequal chance in life — in its social,political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her orhis rights are violated.
• The UNICEF Indonesia Country Office (ICO) works to advance therights of children across six core programme areas: nutrition,health, water and sanitation, child protection, social policy, andeducation, supported by cross-cutting priorities including climatechange, disability inclusion, and gender equality. Within thisframework, the Nutrition Section supports the Government ofIndonesia to design and implement evidence-based programmes toprevent all forms of child malnutrition, including undernutrition(stunting and wasting), micronutrient deficiencies, and overweightand obesity.
• In its Country Programme 2026-2030, the Nutrition Section ofUNICEF Indonesia aims to support the government in reducing thetriple burden of malnutrition through three key outputs supportedby four programme pillars. First, UNICEF works with national andsubnational governments and partners to strengthen capacities forevidence-based planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation ofmultisectoral nutrition programmes. Second, it supports thestrengthening of multisectoral nutrition programmes and foodsystems to deliver equitable, gender- and age-responsive nutritionservices for mothers, infants, young children, and adolescents.Third, UNICEF promotes evidence-informed social and behaviourchange approaches so that parents, caregivers, children, andpregnant women adopt improved childcare and nutrition practices.These outputs are implemented through four programme pillars:children under-five and women's nutrition (including maternal,infant and young child nutrition - MIYCN), school-age children andadolescent nutrition, food systems, and nutrition and climatechange, alongside strengthened integrated management of acutemalnutrition (IMAM) to ensure comprehensive prevention andtreatment of malnutrition across the life course.
• UNICEF Indonesia has four field offices located in Surabaya,Jayapura, Kupang, and Ambon, which support programme implementationacross different regions of the country. The Jayapura Field Office,work with provincial and district governments and partners toadvance programmes that improve the health, nutrition, education,protection, and overall well-being of children. It provides supportacross the Papua region, primarily covering the provinces of Papua,South Papua, West Papua, and Southwest Papua. When needed andfeasible, the office also engages with the other twoprovinces—Highland Papua and Central Papua—therebysupporting initiatives across all six provinces of TanahPapua.

Task description:

• Within the delegated authority and under the supervision ofNutrition Officer based in Jayapura, the Papua Nutrition UNVolunteers will:
• Support the implementation and field-level follow up ofUNICEF's nutrition program in the Papua region including the fournutrition programme pillars: children under-five and women'snutrition (including maternal, infant and young childnutrition/MIYCN), school-age and adolescent nutrition, foodsystems, nutrition and climate change, and the integratedmanagement of acute malnutrition (IMAM).
• Contribute to programme planning, implementation, monitoringand coordination by assisting in organizing consultations andmeetings with government counterparts and partners, participatingin monitoring activities, and conducting regular field visits andassessments at health facilities, schools, communities, and otherprogramme sites to track programme progress and provide technicalsupport. They will help identify implementation bottlenecks, risks,and operational challenges, and contribute to practical solutionsand timely follow-up.
• Provide hands-on technical and operational support toprovincial and district government counterparts, civil societyorganizations, and other stakeholders throughout all stages of theprogramming process, ensuring compliance with UNICEF procedures andsystems. This includes executing programme transactions, preparingdocumentation and materials, and supporting programme planning,results-based management (RBM), and monitoring and evaluation.
• Support evidence generation and development of strategies andresults-based plans through analysis of the nutrition situation inPapua provinces, and contribute to advocacy, knowledge management,and documentation of programme results to strengthen the deliveryof UNICEF nutrition interventions in priority areas.
• Support any other related tasks as may be required or assignedby the supervisor.
• As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive,client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and itsbeneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, includingbut not limited to:
• Timely organization and facilitation of consultations,coordination meetings, and workshops with provincial and districtgovernment counterparts, partners, and stakeholders.
• Regular field visit reports documenting programme progress,bottlenecks, risks, and recommended solutions for nutritioninterventions across the four pillars.
• Evidence of strengthened technical support and guidanceprovided to government counterparts and partners in implementingnutrition programmes.
• Completed programme documentation and materials in line withUNICEF procedures, including records of programme transactions andinputs for results-based management (RBM) and monitoringframeworks.
• Reports demonstrating compliance with UNICEF systems andprocedures during programme implementation.
• Analytical briefs and reports summarizing the nutritionsituation, including data on children, adolescents, and women inPapua provinces, to inform programme strategies and results-basedplans.
• Knowledge products, advocacy materials, and lessons learneddocumentation that support evidence-based decision-making, policydialogue, and programme improvement.
• Consolidated repository of programme monitoring information anddocumentation for the four nutrition programme pillars in priorityprovinces.
• Contributions to ad hoc tasks or special assignments asrequested by the Nutrition Officer or supervisor that strengthenUNICEF nutrition programme delivery and capacity-building in Papuaprovinces.
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematicallyapplied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout theassignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism forpeace and development during the assignment, such as reporting onthe number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in andcapacities developed
• Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UNVolunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promotevoluntary action through engagement with communities in the courseof their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part oftheir working time to some of the following suggestedactivities:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept ofvolunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications andtake active part in UNV activities (for instance in events thatmark International Volunteer Day).
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local formsof volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UNVolunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitthem for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases,etc.
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNVolunteers.
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of onlinevolunteering or encourage relevant local individuals andorganizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenevertechnically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal residentor hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• Indonesian, Level: Native language, Required
• English, Level: Fluent, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in in nutrition, public health, nutritionalepidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, healthsciences, nutrition research, policy and/or management, or anotherrelated field

Competencies and values:

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operationsrelevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant ortransferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, politicalsensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability toapply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a rangeof different actors, especially in senior positions; whereappropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative andability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness toaccept wide responsibilities and ability to work independentlyunder established procedures; ability to manage informationobjectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive andclient-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of theUN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while actingwithout consideration of personal gains; resist undue politicalpressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in theorganization's interest even if they are unpopular; take promptaction in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does notabuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operateeffectively across organizational boundaries; excellentinterpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effectivepartnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural,multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respectfor diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender,religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goalof gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and fullinvolvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations;ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training tocolleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingnessto learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area ofexpertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational andproblem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of workin an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish prioritiesand to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to workunder pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multipleconcurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken andwritten communication skills, including ability to prepare clearand concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulateoptions and positions concisely; ability to make and defendrecommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff(including national staff), military personnel, volunteers,counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diversebackgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to awide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work inpotentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physicalhardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austereenvironments for protracted periods; willingness to travel withinthe area of operations and to transfer to other duty stationswithin the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntaryengagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity andself-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF's mission and vision,as well as to the UN Core Values.

Skills and experience:

• A master's degree in nutrition, public health, nutritionalepidemiology, global/international health and nutrition, healthsciences, nutrition research, policy and/or management, or anotherrelated field is desirable. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree andadditional years of experience are also welcome.
• At least 3 years of professional work experience at thenational level in nutrition programmes. Experience working in Papuais an asset, as is experience working in the UN or otherinternational development organizations.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting,formulation, reporting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and sociallysensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with arange of partners, including grassroots community members,religious and youth organizations, and authorities at differentlevels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications fordevelopment;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in achallenging environment; ability to work effectively in amulticultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency invarious MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) andemail/internet; familiarity with database management; and officetechnology equipment.
• Familiarity with statistical tools and analysis is anasset;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Sound security awareness.
• Have affinity with or interest in Nutrition programmevolunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UNSystem.

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Project management, programme development,strategy

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