Consultancy for Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan Coordination for NPC NNFSS (Nepali nationals only, office based with travel)

Organizational Context

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Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide coordination and technical support to the National Planning Commission (NPC) and the National Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat (NNFSS) in strengthening multi-sector coordination structures at the federal, provincial, and local levels. The role supports the operationalization of EU budget support for the effective implementation of the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP-III, 2023-2030). The assignment focuses on enhancing the capacity of MSNP-III governance structures across all three levels of government, and facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of EU budget support toward the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) under the leadership of the NPC.

Responsibilities

The consultant will support advocacy efforts to establish nutrition-responsive financing for MSNP-III implementation. They will ensure alignment of MSNP-III priorities with national policies and sectoral plans. The role involves ensuring effective coordination and reporting to the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Secretariat. Additionally, the consultant will contribute to the coordination and reporting of Nepal's international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nutrition for Growth 2025 (N4G), and UN Food Systems Dialogue commitments. This includes strengthening multi-sector coordination mechanisms at federal, provincial, and local levels and supporting the operationalization of EU budget support for MSNP-III implementation.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years (master's degree holders) or ten years (bachelor's degree holders) of professional experience in multi-sector coordination, nutrition governance, and system strengthening.

Skills

Multi-sector coordination, Nutrition governance, System strengthening, Public health, Health economics, Agriculture, Policy alignment, Advocacy, Monitoring and reporting, EU budget support, SDG implementation, SUN Movement coordination

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