Function : R&amp;D Scope : IC MESTAReports to: Diet &amp; Health Lead METSALocation: Istanbul Ümraniye, İstanbulTerms &amp; Conditions: Full time &nbsp;If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &amp;Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.<div>ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream</div>Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben &amp; Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.JOB PURPOSE:Find your purpose at Unilever. Help to protect and land innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Be a frontline lawyer to help business navigate uncertainties and comply with the law, being the guardians of our values. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.Are you a lawyer passionate about ice cream innovation, digital commerce, marketing and negotiations, in a constant evolving world and would like to be part of a multi-cultural global legal team, for the leading ice cream business in the world? Then this role is tailored for you. We are looking for a Ice Cream Regional Nutritionist who will act as a key business partner, within the broader R&amp;D team in METSA region, to provide sound, evidence-based input into strategic growth plans, innovation, and renovation projects, as well as represent Unilever externally via engagement with key opinion leaders, policy makers, customers and consumers. The role will support the Nutrition and Health agenda for METSA (Turkey, Middle East, India, Pakistan, Israel and South Africa) and support the core portfolio of ice cream products.The Ice cream regional nutritionist is responsible for championing Unilever’s ice cream internal nutrition standards and driving progress towards our targets. The role will shape and influence innovation via country-specific insights and knowledge. It interfaces with cross-functional teams at local, regional and global level, covering technical and commercial functions. A good network in the nutrition and health sector is also essential.Main Responsibilities<ul><li>Support the IC Nutrition agenda for METSA region, by identifying and implementing localised nutrition strategy for the regional portfolio. Highlight opportunities in the nutrition and health environment that complement the country/business strategy</li><li>Monitor and advise business leaders on emerging science, public health policy, consumer and media pressures and health &amp; wellness trends, in order to influence business/brand strategy &amp; decision making</li><li>Develop nutrition guidance that is customised to Unilever brands/portfolio to support innovation and renovation, whilst upholding global Unilever D&amp;H metrics and goals. Incorporate local considerations of dietary needs and food habits, nutrient intakes and shortfalls, product composition and dietary trends</li><li>Translate nutrition science into compelling communication and claims. Adapt and localise regional/global messages to suit local requirements. Develop credible communication about our products and recipes, to drive growth and support the role of our products in a healthy, sustainable diet</li><li>Build strong relationships with D&amp;H counterparts and seek opportunities to work together on materials for employee education, stakeholder engagement and advocacy. Actively share insights and learnings with relevant global teams to help deliver the D&amp;H programme</li><li>Implement effective engagement plans to enhance the visibility of the D&amp;H role amongst employees and business partners, as well as provide education to teams on key D&amp;H topics</li><li>Evaluate and monitor the nutritional quality of Unilever products, using objective criteria, to promote and defend the role they play in a balanced diet</li><li>Represent Unilever in professional forums to elevate our portfolio and to protect and enhance the company reputation</li><li>Support Regional Nutrition Manager on topics such as front-of-pack labelling, responsible marketing practices, nutrition and health claims, product reformulation, voluntary initiatives and pledges, and sustainable food practices</li><li>Support Regional Nutrition Manager in topics of her responsibility, if required.</li></ul>Experiences &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor or MSC degree in nutrition-related discipline</li><li>Experience in nutrition/ health education and communication&nbsp;</li><li>Good understanding/appreciation of health and nutrition landscape</li><li>Fluent in English, in spoken and written form</li><li>Preferably member of Turkish Dieticians Association</li></ul>Key Skills <ul><li>Good Business understanding</li><li>Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information</li><li>Ability to explain complex scientific information to a non-technical audience.</li><li>Experience in product composition assessment and application of technical and commercial knowledge</li><li>Team orientation and strong teamwork skills</li><li>Superior Communication and presentation skills</li><li>Creativity and Collaboration &nbsp;</li></ul><div>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</div>Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.&nbsp;For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the Netherlands, if successful, your internal application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer.You will be eligible for relocation support in the form of flights (to NL), immigration and&nbsp;tax support (in the year of move) and a&nbsp;lump sum in cash to be paid out during the first salary payment in the Netherlands.&nbsp;No further relocation support will be provided in a self-initiated CLOC.&nbsp;ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter. &nbsp;If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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Unilever Ice Cream, a leading global ice cream company, seeks a full-time Ice Cream Regional Nutritionist with a degree in nutrition and strong analytical skills. The candidate will support nutrition strategies and innovation in the METSA region. We offer career growth opportunities and relocation support for candidates outside the Netherlands.

Ice Cream Regional Nutritionist

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