Consultant/e national/e, réalisation de l'enquête nutritionnelle par la méthodologie standardisée SMART: DIvision Survie et épanouissement de l’enfant Cotonou, Benin teletravail+missions # 596076
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 is a calling.
Job Purpose
The objective of this consultancy is to obtain recent disaggregated data to assess the nutritional situation, extended to other essential and vital social services, including in emergency situations. This role will involve conducting a nutritional survey using the standardized SMART methodology. The consultant will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and reporting of the survey, ensuring the collection of high-quality data that accurately reflects the nutritional status of the target population. The findings will inform UNICEF's programming and interventions aimed at improving child survival and well-being in Benin.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for the design and implementation of the nutritional survey using the SMART methodology. This includes developing the survey protocol, recruiting and training survey staff, overseeing the sampling process, and supervising field data collection. The consultant will ensure the quality and accuracy of the data collected, utilizing mobile data collection technologies like Open Data Kit Collect. A key responsibility will be the analysis of nutritional data, including anthropometric indicators and other relevant metrics, using appropriate software. The consultant will also be responsible for writing comprehensive reports detailing the survey methodology, findings, and recommendations for programmatic action. This includes analyzing data beyond basic anthropometric indicators and applying expertise in statistical and epidemiological analysis. The consultant will manage field teams and ensure timely completion of all survey-related activities.
Work Experience
Significant experience in conducting nutritional surveys (design, methodologies, staff recruitment and training, sample size calculation, field supervision, data analysis, and reporting). At least 10 years of experience in Public Nutrition, specifically with SMART survey methodology at national and international levels. Proven experience with SMART surveys, Open Data Kit Collect, and mobile data collection technology. Experience in analyzing nutritional surveys with multiple indicators beyond basic anthropometric indicators.
Skills
SMART survey methodology, Nutritional data analysis, Public health, Survey design and implementation, Mobile data collection (ODK), Statistical analysis, Epidemiological analysis, Report writing, Team management, Project planning, Data quality assurance, Proficiency in data analysis software (ENA, Epi-INFO, SPSS, SAS)