UNICEF is a UN organization mandated by the UN General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children9s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In Lao PDR, UNICEF is working with its partners to support the Government to realize children9s rights on survival, development, protection and participation.
UNICEF works in some of the world9s toughest places, to reach the world9s 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.
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UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Nutrition Internship (Implementation support for Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) program). The duration of this assignment is 3 months, starting as soon as possible. The intern will be based in UNICEF Office in Vientiane.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Specialist the intern will undertake the following tasks:
Research global multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) studies. This includes acceptability and adherence studies. Information should be synthesized and used to inform the MMS study in Lao PDR.
Write a study protocol for MMS study in two districts in Lao PDR.
Coordinate with MoH and DPs to facilitate this study. Delegate roles and hold meetings to plan interventions.
Facilitate the IRB ethical review process and prepare documents for submission.
Establish the training curriculum for both districts for the MMS study. This includes coordination with MoH, DPs and health centers.
Support logistical arrangements for distribution of study supplies (MMS and IFA tablets, ONA data collection tablets and training materials) to health centers in the study.
Facilitate training sessions to health care workers in both study districts.
Conduct follow-up visits at health centers to ensure data collection is properly conducted.
Will involve roughly 12 days of field visits to conduct trainings and follow up for the MMS rollout study across two districts.
Results/Expected Outputs:
Prepare and submit IRB proposal
Contribute to the development and roll out of training, guidelines and IEC materials for MMS.
Facilitate beginning of MMS rollout study
Facilitate coordination meetings among MOH, UNICEF and other development partners for effective program delivery.
Draft of MMS Expansion Plans for targeted CNF Provinces
Experience and education requirements:
Bachelor9s degree in a relevant field, such as public policy, nutrition science, political science, global development or global health.
Proficient in at least one of UNICEF9s working languages, particularly English, at a working knowledge level.
Experience working in the development sector, particularly in nutrition interventions.
Demonstrated excellent academic performance through recent university or institution records.
Proficiency with Microsoft software such as Teams, PowerPoint and Word.
Proficient research and writing skills.
DEADLINE: SE Asia Standard Time
About the Organization
UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life.
UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them.
Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential.
In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.
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