[Hiring] Consultant to coordinate the development of a Nutrient Profile Model for Lao PDR @AGORA

Role Description

UNICEF is supporting the Ministry of Health to develop a context-appropriate, evidence-based Nutrient Profile Model (NPM) in Lao PDR, aligned with global and regional guidance and adapted to the national food environment. The NPM will be developed through a Technical Working Group (TWG), following a structured approach that includes:

• Defining scope
• Adapting suitable WHO NPMs
• Identifying food categories
• Setting nutrient thresholds
• Validating the model with different stakeholders

This consultancy aims to provide high-level lead, facilitation, and coordination support to the Ministry of Health, Lao PDR, as the lead, to design, develop, validate, and support approval and application of the NPM, ensuring it is scientifically sound, feasible to use, context-adapted, and aligned with national policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Nutrition, Public Health, Food Policy, Social Sciences, International Development, or other clearly related disciplines
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, working with a range of stakeholders (government and DPs) in the social sector
• Experience contributing to the development of national guidelines and regulations, especially on nutrition
• Fluency in English is required - both in oral and written communication
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiar with Lao PDR’s government processes, particularly on nutrition
• Knowledge and expertise in Nutrition Policy and Science, School Nutrition, Food Profiles, Multistakeholder coordination, Programme management, in the context of Lao PDR (or ASEAN)
• Understanding of the Lao context

Requirements

• Lao language (desirable)

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package