International Health and Nutrition Consultant
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 consultant will provide strategic and technical support to UNICEF Guinea-Bissau and national partners to inform the 2028–2032 Country Programme and strengthen equitable, integrated, and sustainable health and nutrition services. The assignment will cover community health, immunization, nutrition, and climate resilience, with particular attention to underserved populations and government ownership. The consultant will review relevant policies, programme reports, evaluations, financing information, and available data; consult UNICEF, government counterparts, and relevant partners; and undertake a mission to Guinea-Bissau to inform the analysis and discuss recommendations. The consultant will be responsible for preparing analyses, strategic documents, and actionable roadmaps.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and technical support to UNICEF Guinea-Bissau and national partners for the 2028–2032 Country Programme, focusing on equitable, integrated, and sustainable health and nutrition services. Cover community health, immunization, nutrition, and climate resilience, with a focus on underserved populations and government ownership. Review policies, programme reports, evaluations, financing information, and data. Consult with UNICEF, government counterparts, and partners. Undertake a mission to Guinea-Bissau for analysis and discussion of recommendations. Prepare detailed analyses, strategic documents, and actionable roadmaps to inform and strengthen health and nutrition programming. Ensure alignment with UNICEF's mandate and global strategies for child health and nutrition. Facilitate technical discussions and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and buy-in.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of experience in maternal, newborn, and child health, community health, primary healthcare, and/or nutrition. Experience supporting government-led health systems strengthening initiatives.
Skills
Strong knowledge of health systems, primary healthcare, community health, and nutrition programming, Strong analytical, writing, and documentation skills, Ability to facilitate technical discussions and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, Good understanding of results-based management and equity-focused programming, Experience in Fiscal Space analysis and development of costed action plans or programmes, Knowledge of climate-resilient health systems and shock-responsive programming, Capacity to work independently and deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Strong knowledge of data analysis, data interpretation, and use of analytical tools