[Hiring] National Consultant for the Development, Implementation, and expansion of the Nutrition Module in IOTA Platform @AGORA

Role Description

Under the supervision of UNICEF and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MINSA), through the National Nutrition Program, the National Directorate of Public Health, the Provincial Health Directorates, and other relevant institutions, the consultant will provide specialized technical assistance for the development, implementation, validation, and expansion of the Nutrition Module on the IOTA Logistics Management Platform.

The consultancy will focus on strengthening the logistics management of the main nutritional supplies used in the country, namely:

• Therapeutic Milk F-75
• Therapeutic Milk F-100
• Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) 92g
• Albendazole 400mg
• Mebendazole 100mg
• Amoxicillin Suspension 125mg/5ml
• Amoxicillin Suspension 250 mg/5 mL
• Zinc Sulfate 20 mg
• Micronutrient Powder (MNPs)
• Vitamin A 100,000 IU
• Vitamin A 200,000 IU
• ReSoMal 42 g

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Digital Health, or related fields.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the development, implementation, management, or support of information systems, digital platforms, logistics management systems, or health information systems.
• At least three (3) years of proven experience in the development, configuration, customization, or implementation of digital solutions for data management, logistics, public health, or nutrition.
• Proven experience in analyzing functional requirements, system testing, user validation, and implementing digital platforms in institutional settings.
• Experience conducting training, providing technical capacity building, and assisting users of information systems at national and subnational levels.
• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous experience in digital health projects, supply chain management, logistics systems, or nutrition programs will be considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of computer science, development, and implementation of digital platforms.
• Additional training in programming, software development, databases, health information systems, or related fields.
• Fluency in Portuguese, both written and spoken, is required.
• Working knowledge of English is highly desirable, particularly for analyzing technical documentation, communicating with international partners, and preparing reports.

Benefits

• Excellent capacity for coordination, organization, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, United Nations agencies, or international development organizations.