Consultant international : Révision de la PNSN et intégration du triple nexus au Niger, Section Santé - Nutrition, 5 mois, Niamey, Niger (avec déplacements possibles à l’intérieur du pays)(Réservé aux internationaux)

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to our mission, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a culture that values inclusion and purpose.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the revision of Niger's National Nutrition Security Policy (PNSN) and its action plan, integrating the triple nexus approach (Humanitarian-Development-Peace). This role will address the high prevalence of malnutrition and recurrent crises in Niger by strengthening governance, coordination, accountability, financing, and monitoring mechanisms. The consultant will also focus on the first 2,000 days of life and ensure continuity of interventions, aligning with government priorities and UNICEF's support for realizing child rights.

Responsibilities

The consultant will lead the comprehensive revision of the National Nutrition Security Policy (PNSN) and its associated action plan for Niger. This involves analyzing current challenges, including high rates of acute and chronic malnutrition exacerbated by climate, security, and economic crises. The consultant will propose structural recommendations for the new policy phase, focusing on adapting the governance framework for multisectoral coordination, enhancing accountability mechanisms, and improving monitoring and evaluation systems. A key responsibility will be to develop a strategy for financing and resource mobilization. The consultant will also ensure better articulation between humanitarian, development, and peace interventions, adopting an integrated triple nexus approach to build population resilience and ensure the sustainability of nutrition programs. This includes clarifying governance, coordination, and accountability mechanisms at national and regional levels, and incorporating the first 2,000 days approach for maternal and child nutrition continuity.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of experience in multisectoral nutrition. Proven experience in policy development and working in fragile contexts is required. Experience in Africa/Sahel is highly desirable.

Skills

Policy development, Multisectoral nutrition, Triple nexus approach, Coordination mechanisms, Accountability frameworks, Monitoring and evaluation, Resource mobilization, Fragile contexts, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Public health, Nutrition

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