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National Consultant (Gov. Analysis) – Revision of the NSPN and integration of the Triple Nexus in Niger

UNICEF recruits national consultant for 5-month mission Niameyin Niger, with possible displacements on the ground. The position is to be filled at the UNICEF office in Niamey.

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights and help them reach their full potential from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do, as long as our presence is needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a profession, it is a vocation.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff varied opportunities for professional and personal development, allowing them to strengthen their sense of purpose while serving children and communities around the world, with an attractive set of remunerations and benefits.

Specific objectives

Contribute to the analysis of existing policies and strategies. Integrate the nexus approach into policy and its action plan. Integrate the approach of the first 2,000 days of life into the strategic directions of the new NHNP, consistent with national priorities for preventing malnutrition and strengthening household resilience. Strengthen multisectoral coordination mechanisms. Establish an accountability framework for key contributing sectors, including measurable commitments from sectoral departments. Develop a multi-sectoral monitoring and evaluation framework incorporating nexus indicators. Develop a budgeted multisectoral action plan incorporating sustainable financing mechanisms. Propose a communication, advocacy and resource mobilization strategy.

If you would like more information on this consultancy, including detailed deliverables and expected results, please see the full Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMC0007270.pdf

Minimum Qualifications Required

Academic training: Master’s level university education in social sciences, public health, nutrition or any other equivalent field.

Professional experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in nutrition governance; confirmed experience in policy development; experience in fragile contexts; experience in Africa/Sahel strongly desired.

Skills: Good knowledge of triple nexus; excellent writing and analytical skills; good understanding of the approach to the first 2,000 days of life and its operationalization through specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions.

Language requirements: French language skills, the official language in Canada. Working knowledge of English would be an asset.

Desired advantages: have a PhD in Nutrition/Public Health (asset).

For every child, you must demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of caring, respect, integrity, trust, responsibility and sustainability (CRITAS). They are the basis of everything we do and the way we do it. Discover our Charter of Values: UNICEF Values.

UNICEF is there to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our staff must reflect the diversity of these children. UNICEF is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic.

We propose a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, breastfeeding hours and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

According to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those with long-term 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. At UNICEF, we plan reasonable accommodations to meet the work-related support needs of candidates and employees living with disabilities. UNICEF has also set up an accessibility assistance service to enhance physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant living with a disability and need digital accessibility support to complete the online application form, please submit your application through the email accessibility button on the UNICEF Careers page Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates married to children (persons under 18 years of age). UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for behaviour that is inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, 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 applicants 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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