[Hiring] National Consultant – Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for Maternal Nutrition @AGORA

Role Description

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager (Diets and Practices) and with support from WFP maternal nutrition focal point, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Policy Review and Landscape Analysis
• Assessment of Programme Management and Service Delivery related to supplements and BEP

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TOR TMC0004475.pdf

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in: Nutrition Epidemiology, Public Health Nutrition, Biostatistics, Health Promotion, International / Global Health, Health Policy, Food Policy, Public Policy or another relevant technical field.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in maternal and child nutrition policy and programming.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge on nutrition, food security and health system in Nigeria is mandatory.
• Knowledge and experience in nutrition, food security or health related surveys and assessments in Nigeria.
• Experience of developing guidelines and plans with governments.
• Knowledge and experience in analysing data and interpreting for decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to proactively establish and maintain working relations, and to promote synergies with other stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiatives and work independently and systematically.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal) and any other local Nigerian language.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills, with a proven ability to work in collaboration with other experts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Availability in Nigeria during the assignment period, with the ability to visit office and field locations as needed.
• Experience working in, or knowledge of, the Nigerian’s maternal health, food and nutrition context.
• Demonstrable problem solving, policy analysis, quantitative and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking.
• In-depth understanding of various types of policy documents, data and their key sources, and limitations.
• Ability to articulate and present ideas both in written presentation and orally to team as well as external audience.
• Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations and/or working experience for the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.

Benefits

• UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does.
• UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
• UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18).
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)
• A detailed technical proposal:
• A brief explanation of methodology or approach for different deliverables with timeline.
• One writing sample (max. 20 pages) demonstrating relevant experience in the development of technical and analytical documents.

The sample should meet the following criteria: be (co)-authored by the applicant, be relevant to the assignment and align with the deliverables.

Remarks

• UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes.
• All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.