Contract Duration 3 months

Working arrangement: Office based

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TERMS OF REFERENCE

The consultant will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting a nutrition survey with provincial-level representativeness. They will ensure the quality of the data collected and prepare reports covering all stages of implementation, culminating in the final survey report.

The consultant will:

Plan and organize a nutrition survey ensuring provincial-level representativeness.

▪ Ensure data quality through rigorous application of SMART methodology and field supervision.

▪Draft reports covering all stages of implementation, from inception to the final survey report.

▪Present the survey protocol to a technical steering committee including UNICEF, WFP, partner NGOs, the Nutrition Cluster, INSEED, DANA/MSPP, and other stakeholders.

▪Collaborate closely with the Nutrition Specialist and the Nutrition Information Management Specialist under the supervision of the Section Chief.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0002835.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education: University degree (master’s level) in one of the following fields: social sciences, public health, nutrition, epidemiology, statistics, or any other equivalent field
Work Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing national nutrition surveys using the SMART methodology.
Proven experience in conducting coverage surveys for nutrition programs.
At least two (2) years of experience using mobile phones and tablets for online data collection would be considered an asset.
Skills
Values: Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility.
Strong ability to draft study, evaluation, and survey reports.
Solid knowledge of malnutrition issues and challenges.
Demonstrated probity and ability to withstand external pressures.
Leadership skills and capacity to work effectively within a team.
Proficiency in computer tools and statistical analysis software such as ENA, SPSS, STATA, or other equivalent platforms
Language Requirements: Language requirement: fluency in French

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable Children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template TMC0002835.docx
A technical proposal detailing:
Methodological approach and proposed strategies to achieve the expected results, highlighting knowledge of the steps involved in conducting a national nutrition survey using the SMART methodology
Proposed activity schedule and work organization

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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