Consultant (e) National en épidémiologie nutritionnelle et analyse des facteurs de risque de la malnutrition. Antananarivo Madagascar. Nationals Only.4 Months. Office based#594439

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them achieve their full potential from early childhood to adolescence. It is a committed organization passionate about promoting the rights of every child, viewing its work as a vocation and offering varied development opportunities to its staff.

Job Purpose

Malnutrition remains a significant public health issue in Madagascar, hindering human and socio-economic development. Despite governmental and partner efforts, nutritional indicators are concerning across several regions, showing significant geographical disparities. To better understand the determinants of malnutrition and guide more effective interventions, the Government of Madagascar, via INSTAT, SNUT, and ONN, seeks an in-depth analysis of data from recent SMART and MICS surveys. This analysis aims to identify key risk factors associated with malnutrition in Antananarivo's six districts and other areas, depending on data availability (SMART 2026, MICS, and SMART Antananarivo 2025). The findings will help prioritize explanatory factors, assess their relative contribution, and propose operational recommendations tailored to each zone's specific context.

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide specialized technical support for the comprehensive analysis of malnutrition data, drawing from recent SMART and MICS surveys. This involves meticulously identifying the principal risk factors associated with malnutrition within the six districts of Antananarivo and other designated areas, based on data availability. A core responsibility includes the prioritization of these explanatory factors, evaluating their relative contribution to the overall malnutrition challenge, and subsequently developing actionable, operational recommendations that are precisely tailored to the specific contextual needs of each zone. Furthermore, the consultant is tasked with a significant capacity-building component. This entails facilitating a robust transfer of skills in nutritional and epidemiological analysis to key government teams, notably those at INSTAT, SNUT, and ONN. The objective is to empower these national entities to fully appropriate advanced analytical methods, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability and independence of future malnutrition analyses and strengthening local expertise for more effective public health interventions.

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant professional experience in advanced data management and analysis, including applying statistical and econometric methods to nutritional and multisectoral data. Demonstrated ability to analyze data from various sources and proficiency in analytical software (Stata, R, or equivalent) is required.

Skills

Advanced data management, Advanced data analysis, Statistical methods application, Econometric methods application, Multi-source data analysis, Proficiency in Stata, Proficiency in R, Report generation, Dashboard creation, Information sheet production

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