Consultant national (Intervention Nutr.) - Révision de la PNSN et intégration du Triple Nexus au Niger, 5 mois, au bureau + missions éventuelles
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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's a vocation.
Job Purpose
The consultant will contribute to the analysis of existing policies and strategies, integrating the triple nexus approach into the policy and its action plan. This includes incorporating the first 2,000 days of life approach into the strategic orientations of the new National Nutrition Policy (PNSN), aligning with national priorities for malnutrition prevention and household resilience strengthening. The role involves reinforcing multisectoral coordination mechanisms, establishing an accountability framework for key contributing sectors with measurable commitments from sectoral ministries, and developing a multisectoral monitoring and evaluation framework with nexus indicators. The consultant will also develop a budgeted multisectoral action plan with sustainable financing mechanisms and propose a communication, advocacy, and resource mobilization strategy.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the analysis of existing policies and strategies related to nutrition and resilience in Niger. Integrate the triple nexus approach into the national nutrition policy and its associated action plan. Ensure the integration of the first 2,000 days of life approach into the strategic orientations of the new PNSN, aligning with national priorities for malnutrition prevention and household resilience. Strengthen multisectoral coordination mechanisms among relevant government ministries and partners. Establish a robust accountability framework for key contributing sectors, including measurable commitments from sectoral ministries. Develop a comprehensive multisectoral monitoring and evaluation framework with integrated nexus indicators. Elaborate a budgeted multisectoral action plan that incorporates sustainable financing mechanisms. Propose an effective communication, advocacy, and resource mobilization strategy to support the implementation of the PNSN and the triple nexus approach. The consultant will also be expected to undertake field missions as required to gather information and facilitate stakeholder engagement.
Work Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in nutrition governance. Proven experience in policy development. Experience working in fragile contexts. Experience in Africa/Sahel is strongly desired.
Skills
Policy analysis, Triple Nexus approach, Nutrition governance, First 2,000 days of life, Multisectoral coordination, Accountability frameworks, Monitoring and evaluation, Action planning, Sustainable financing, Communication strategy, Advocacy, Resource mobilization