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National Consultant (Nutrition Intervention) – Revision of the NSPN and integration of the Triple Nexus in Niger

UNICEF is recruiting a national consultant for a period of five months, based in Niameyin Niger, with possible missions on the ground. The contract provides for on-site work in the office of Niamey, supplemented by trips according to the needs of the mission.

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and support them in realizing their full potential, from early childhood to adolescence. The organization brings together committed and passionate professionals, present as long as their action is necessary. Promoting the rights of each child is as much a vocation as it is a profession.

UNICEF offers a variety of professional and personal development opportunities for its staff, allowing everyone to enhance their sense of purpose while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive package of remuneration and benefits.

Specific objectives of consultancy

The consultant will contribute to the analysis of existing policies and strategies and integrate the nexus approach into the policy as well as its action plan. This will include integrating the approach of the first 2,000 days of life into the strategic orientations of the new NHNP, in line with national priorities for preventing malnutrition and strengthening household resilience. The mission also includes strengthening multisectoral coordination mechanisms and establishing an accountability framework for key contributing sectors, including measurable commitments from sectoral ministries. The consultant should develop a multi-sectoral monitoring and evaluation framework integrating nexus indicators, develop a budgeted multi-sectoral action plan incorporating sustainable financing mechanisms, and propose a communication, advocacy and resource mobilization strategy.

For more information on this consultancy, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please refer to the full Terms of Reference.

Candidate profile

The candidate must hold a Master’s level university education in social sciences, public health, nutrition or any other equivalent field. It must have a minimum of five years of experience in nutrition governance, proven policy development experience and experience in fragile contexts. Experience in Africa or the Sahel is highly desired.

Expected skills include a good knowledge of the triple nexus, excellent writing and analytical abilities, as well as a good understanding of the approach to the first 2,000 days of life and its operationalization through specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions.

Proficiency in French, the official language of the country, is required. Working knowledge of English would be an asset. Possession of a PhD in Nutrition or Public Health is an additional asset.

Values and commitments

The consultant will need to demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of caring, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS). These values are the basis of all the organization's actions and how they are carried out.

UNICEF serves the world's most disadvantaged children and its staff must reflect the diversity of these children. The organization is committed to including everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic origin or any other personal characteristic.

A wide range of measures is aimed at fostering a more diverse workforce, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have sustained physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments that, in interaction with various barriers, may impede their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its policy and strategy for the inclusion of people with disabilities 2022-2030UNICEF is committed to increasing the number of employees living with disabilities by 2030. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of applicants and employees living with disabilities. An accessibility support service has also been set up to enhance physical and digital accessibility. Applicants living with a disability who require digital accessibility support to complete the online application form can submit their application through the e-mail accessibility button on UNICEF’s Careers webpage.

UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children under the age of 18. The organization has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is inconsistent with its goals and objectives and those of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo a rigorous review of their references and background and must adhere to these standards and principles. The background check will include the verification of academic credentials and work history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional background check information, and selected applicants living with a disability may be asked to submit supporting documentation relating to their disability in confidence.

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