National Nutrition Consultant (home based with travel for 12 months)
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 promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and inclusive culture.
Job Purpose
The consultant will provide essential technical support to the Accelerated Action Plan (AAP) for Stunting Reduction Secretariat in Sindh province. This role is crucial for guiding, implementing, monitoring, and supporting multisectoral nutrition activities as outlined in the Multiyear Work Plan (MYWP) 2025-2026. The objective is to enhance the capacity, governance, financing, and enabling environment of health, food, education, WASH, and social protection systems. This will ensure improved delivery of nutritious diets and essential services for children, adolescents, and women, contributing to Output 1 of the CPD-2023-27/MYWP 2025-2026, focusing on governance, functional multisectoral coordination, and stronger systems for child nutrition and development.
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance and support to the AAP Taskforce Secretariat for the effective implementation of multisectoral nutrition activities. Coordinate with various sectors and stakeholders involved in the 'Accelerated Action Plan for stunting reduction' program. Assist in monitoring the progress of planned interventions and report on key performance indicators. Support the development and implementation of strategies related to maternal and child nutrition, Early Childhood Development (ECD), adolescent nutrition, school health, and nutrition-sensitive food systems (PF4N). Contribute to strengthening governance mechanisms and coordination platforms at provincial and divisional levels. Facilitate capacity building initiatives for relevant government departments and partners. Ensure alignment of activities with the MYWP 2025-2026 and the ECD nurturing framework. Support the integration of nutrition interventions within health, food, education, WASH, and social protection systems. Assist in the preparation of reports, work plans, and other documentation related to the AAP and UNICEF's nutrition program. Collaborate with the World Bank and other partners implementing health and social protection programs in Sindh province.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of professional experience in a developing country is required, with a focus on Nutrition, Child Development, Public Health, or Nutrition & Child Development Planning and Management. For Master's degree holders, 2 years of experience is needed; for Bachelor's degree holders, 5 years of experience is required.
Skills
Nutrition program implementation, Child Development, Public Health, Nutrition Planning and Management, Multisectoral coordination, Stakeholder engagement, Monitoring and evaluation, Report writing, Capacity building, Project management, ECD nurturing framework, UNICEF programme support