Nutrition Prevention International Consultant, Aden, Yemen, 6 months, Remote with travel
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, 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
UNICEF Yemen is strengthening the integration of Early Childhood Development (ECD) within nutrition and other relevant maternal and child health platforms. Building on existing national MAIYCN and community cadre training platforms, this consultancy will support the development of an evidence-based and contextually appropriate National Multisectoral ECD Strategy. This strategy will be aligned with the Nurturing Care Framework and relevant SDG targets. The consultant will also support the development of an action plan and a monitoring and evaluation framework to facilitate the implementation, institutionalization, and monitoring of integrated ECD services. The goal is to enhance the provision of essential services for children's development in a challenging context.
Responsibilities
Support the development of an evidence-based and contextually appropriate National Multisectoral ECD Strategy, aligned with the Nurturing Care Framework and relevant SDG targets. Develop a comprehensive action plan to guide the implementation of the ECD strategy. Create a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and impact. Facilitate the institutionalization of integrated ECD services within existing health and nutrition platforms. Collaborate with national stakeholders, including Ministries of Health and relevant clusters (Nutrition, Health, Social Protection). Provide technical expertise on ECD, nutrition, and multisectoral approaches. Conduct analysis to inform strategy development and implementation. Ensure alignment with UNICEF's global and country-specific priorities for child development. Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to knowledge management on integrated ECD programming.
Work Experience
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive international experience in developing multisectoral ECD policies and strategies and designing and executing ECD strategic frameworks, specifically in fragile, conflict-affected, or emergency humanitarian contexts.
Skills
Nurturing Care Framework, Quantitative/qualitative intervention studies, ECD analysis, Nutrition analysis, Multisectoral ECD strategies, ECD strategic frameworks, Humanitarian contexts, UN agency coordination, Ministry of Health collaboration, Social protection cluster engagement, Monitoring and evaluation frameworks, Action planning