Local Consultancy: National Consultant on Wasting Management

Local Consultancy: National Consultant on Wasting Management (Re-advertised) | UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Local Consultancy: National Consultant on Wasting Management (Re-advertised)

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Cotabato, Manila National Consultant - Contractors Agreement level Speaks Filipino, English

Application deadline: April 05, 2026

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UNICEF Philippines is seeking a Nutrition Consultant to support the management of the PIMAM (Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition) program. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders to enhance service coverage, quality of care, and evidence-based scale-up of nutrition interventions. Responsibilities include providing technical support, monitoring program implementation, and ensuring accurate reporting of results. The role requires collaboration with various government and institutional partners to strengthen child nutrition outcomes.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, or related field

Technical expertise in Wasting and PIMAM

Experience in managing large-scale public health or nutrition programs

Strong skills in data analysis and monitoring

Experience in capacity building and training

Excellent communication skills in English; Filipino is an advantage

If you are a dedicated and results-driven public health professional and are passionate about improving child nutrition outcomes, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF Philippines is seeking a Nutrition Consultant (PIMAM/Wasting) who will support the Nutrition Specialist in the effective program management of the PIMAM (Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition) or wasting portfolio across relevant Child Nutrition Fund components.

The consultant will help accelerate service coverage, strengthen quality of care and systems, and support evidence-based scale-up. This role will work closely with key stakeholders—including PhilHealth, the Department of Health, the National Nutrition Council, local government units, and institutional partners—to provide technical support in capacity building, monitor program implementation, and ensure timely and accurate reporting of PIMAM and wasting programme results.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a fair chance

UNICEF has been an active partner of the Government of the Philippines and civil society in realizing the rights of every Filipino child, in line with priorities to achieve the SDGs. UNICEF efforts have been focused on the most vulnerable regions identified by the Government of the Philippines Development Plan, particularly in the regions of Visayas and Mindanao. To ensure that interventions are sustainable and scaled up, UNICEF will support both the national and local government units (LGUs) as the main instruments of delivering services and building systems. The level of engagement with government institutions will consider capacities, economies of scale and sector issues.

UNICEF Philippines has two offices. One office is based in Manila and a field office in Cotabato City, the second largest city in Mindanao, Southern Philippines, with some 300,000 population. The city is the regional administrative center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and over 80 percent of the population is Muslim. Mindanao is both conflict-affected and prone to frequent earthquakes and typhoons.

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How can you make a difference?  

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, the consultant is required to perform the following tasks:

Support UNICEF PCO workstream on the PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development

Provide coordination (horizontal and vertical) and technical support to PhilHealth/DOH/ institutional contractors to catalyze the PhilHealth SAM OTC package accreditation scale-up, utilization monitoring, filing of claims, and reporting

Monitor the updating of accreditation database and status on a monthly basis, and report on a quarterly basis

Provide knowledge management and learning exchange support: Document barriers, lessons, and best practices, and organization of national updating and learning exchange forums.

Support integration of PIMAM Data into HOMIS

Support the remainder of the implementation, closure, and knowledge management of the PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research (SA-OR)

Support Family MUAC SA-OR implementation in extended learning sites and project closure, including knowledge management.

Support the CHW-led SA-OR implementation in scale-up areas and post-discharge monitoring, learning exchange, closure, and knowledge management.

PIMAM Capacity Development

Support design and rollout of PIMAM capacity-building activities, including Training of Trainers (TOT), service provider trainings, mentoring, and supportive supervision.

Support PIMAM Capacity Building to facilitate PhilHealth SAM package accreditation

Consolidate all PIMAM capacity building data quarterly

Support finalization of the updated PIMAM MOP

Coordinate with and provide technical support to DOH-DPCB to include PIMAM in IMCI Training Package

Support strengthening of PIMAM Supply Chain and Logistics

Data and Reporting

Produce quarterly analytical updates on accreditation progress, admissions trends, and service utilization.

Support alignment of PIMAM reporting with national health information systems and PhilHealth claims data.

Identify data gaps and recommend improvements in monitoring, reporting, and performance tracking.

Support evidence use in decision-making at national and subnational levels.

Other Tasks and Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

Coordinate with institutional contractors (PhilHealth SAM OTC package technical and advocacy contractor; PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research Contractors), government agencies (DOH, NNC, PhilHealth) to ensure alignment with CNF commitments.

Support donor missions, reporting requirements, and strategic engagement.

Ensure equity-focused prioritization of high-burden and vulnerable areas.

Perform other related tasks necessary to advance CNF wasting commitments.

 

Tasks:

Conduct desk review of available documents (both internal and publicly available)

Develop a repository of all PIMAM related documents and knowledge products

Conduct scoping/field visits as needed to priority regions and/or provinces to gather relevant data, including but not limited to accreditation status and PIMAM service coverage, and other ongoing PIMAM interventions.

Draft an Inception report informed by the desk review and scoping visits

PIMAM Simplified Approaches Operations Research (SA-OR)

Support Family MUAC SA-OR implementation in extended learning sites and project closure, including knowledge management.

Support the CHW-led SA-OR implementation in scale-up areas and post-discharge monitoring, learning exchange, closure, and knowledge management.

PhilHealth SAM OTC package Rollout and ITC package development

Provide coordination (horizontal and vertical) and technical support to PhilHealth/DOH/ institutional contractors to catalyze the PhilHealth SAM OTC package accreditation scale-up , utilization monitoring, filing of claims, and reporting

Monitor the updating of accreditation database and status on a monthly basis, and report on a quarterly basis

Provide knowledge management and learning exchange support: Document barriers, lessons, and best practices, and organization of national updating and learning exchange forums.

Support integration of PIMAM Data into HOMIS

PIMAM Capacity Development

Support PIMAM Capacity Building to facilitate PhilHealth SAM package accreditation

Consolidate all PIMAM capacity building data quarterly

Support finalization of the updated PIMAM MOP including field testing and support to drafting of interim guideline

Support strengthening of PIMAM Supply Chain and Logistics

Support donor visits other relevant tasks as may be necessary

Coordinate with and provide technical support to DOH-DPCB to include PIMAM in IMCI Training Package

Support any other tasks as may be required by the supervisor/s

Drafting of Final report and presentation of the consultancy accomplishments

Deliverables:

Inception report

Quarterly updated workplan

PIMAM End-Year Review supported and Annual PIMAM Workplan

Progress Report that document progress against planned activities and targets, and other supported activities

Final consultancy report

Repository of all knowledge products (documents, manuscripts, training materials, photos, etc) related to the consultancy

*Detailed Terms of Reference may be requested.  

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.

A first university degree (Bachelor’s) in a relevant field combined with additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Technical Expertise in Wasting and PIMAM

Strong technical knowledge of wasting prevention and treatment, including PIMAM/CMAM protocols (OTC and ITC), or other closely related technical expertise in nutrition or child health programmes, with ability to quickly acquire PIMAM/CMAM knowledge

Familiarity with WHO guidelines on wasting management and their application in country contexts.

Understanding of Simplified Approaches (e.g., Family MUAC, CHW-led models) and their programmatic implications.

Knowledge of nutrition supply chain systems, including therapeutic commodities (RUTF, F75, F100) or similar public health commodity supply chains

Programme Management & Systems Strengthening

Proven experience in managing or supporting large-scale public health or nutrition programmes, at the national or subnational levels, or equivalent large-scale programme experience

Demonstrated ability to support multi-component systems strengthening (service delivery, workforce, data, supply chain, financing), aligned with CNF priorities.

Strong experience in stakeholder coordination with government and partners; familiarity with DOH, PhilHealth, NNC, LGUs is an advantage

Ability to translate technical guidance into operational plans and implementation support.

Philippine Health System and Financing Context

Familiarity with the Philippine health system, including DOH structures, LGU implementation, or similar decentralized health systems

Understanding of PhilHealth processes, including accreditation, claims, and provider payment mechanisms, is an advantage.

Knowledge of UHC reforms and Special Health Fund arrangements is desirable.

Data, Monitoring, and Knowledge Management

Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization (e.g., dashboards, performance tracking).

Experience in monitoring programme implementation and results, including use of routine health information systems.

Ability to produce high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and donor-facing outputs.

Experience in knowledge management, including documentation of lessons learned and best practices.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance

Demonstrated experience in designing and supporting training, mentoring, and supportive supervision.

Ability to provide hands-on technical assistance to national and subnational stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and tight timelines.

High level of organizational and planning skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; Filipino is an advantage.

Candidates with relevant and transferable experience from similar contexts are encouraged to apply, and country-specific knowledge may be acquired on the job

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Filipino.

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