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For every child, Nutrition  

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) in collaboration with development partners, is finalizing the Micronutrient Survey (MNS) which is a component of the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey/ Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS/MIS) 2022 . The MNS includes an expanded set of micronutrient biomarkers assessments among women of reproductive age (WRA) and children under the age of five years – including Iron, vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, vitamin B12, and inflammatory markers; and at the population level, an assessment of the coverage of fortified foods (salt, edible oil, wheat, and maize flour). The MNS will provide critical data to inform national strategies, policy decisions, and programmatic interventions to prevent and reduce micronutrient deficiencies.

To ensure the completion and dissemination of high-quality outputs, UNICEF seeks a qualified consultant to support the finalization of key data analysis, and revision of draft report according to stakeholders’ recommendations and in line with international standards.

The MNS is a critical national initiative embedded within the 2022 TDHS, aimed at generating high-quality, nationally representative data on key micronutrient deficiencies among vulnerable populations. Both the Government of Tanzania and development partners have made significant technical and financial investments to ensure the successful implementation of this survey, recognizing its importance for guiding evidence-based nutrition policy, planning, and programming.

This consultancy is to support the finalization of the MNS by conducting key data analysis and producing the final report which is urgently needed to inform national policy decisions, donor investments, and programme design related to food fortification, supplementation, and other nutrition interventions.

How can you make a difference? 

The main objective of this consultancy is to support the finalization of the Micronutrient Survey by conducting statistical analysis, producing required statistical outputs and visualizations, and lead technical reviews of the final report and associated materials.

Specifically, the consultant will:

1. To guide final data analysis of the MNS, including statistical outputs and disaggregation of results by key demographic groups, in alignment with international standards and technical recommendations from stakeholders.

2. To review and refine the final MNS report, incorporating revisions based on technical review feedback and ensuring clear presentation of findings for use by policymakers, development partners, and program implementers.

3. To facilitate generation of high-quality data visualizations and GIS outputs (maps, tables, and graphs) that effectively communicate key survey findings and enhance the usability of data for planning and decision-making.

Specific tasks of the consultant

The mission of the consultant will be to support finalization of the MNS through analysis, visualization, and report review.

More specifically the Consultant will work together with technical specialists from NBS, TFNC and UNICEF to:

1. CAPI Data Tabulation and Adjustments:

• Complete tabulation of vitamin D data
• Apply feedback from the micronutrient report writing workshop to adjust data outputs accordingly

2. Production of Statistical Outputs

• Generate standard errors for key micronutrient indicators
• Develop the statistical appendix for inclusion in the final report

3. Vitamin D Laboratory Results

• Assess and report on the quality of vitamin D laboratory data
• Interpret findings and integrate into the report

4. GIS and Visualization

• Produce high-quality maps and graphical outputs for inclusion in the report and dissemination materials

5. Technical Review of Draft Report

• Review and revise the draft report for consistency, accuracy, and alignment with global standards and national expectations

6. Finalization of the Report

• Produce the final report ready for editing and formatting before publication and stakeholder dissemination

7. Final Dataset Revision

• Clean, revise, and export the final dataset for official archiving and distribution

8. Plan and facilitate at least two stakeholders’ workshops to validate the final report.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TORs for Consultant MNS Finalization.docx

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, epidemiology, or related fields 
• Work Experience:
• At least 10 years’ experience in Nutrition, Public Health, epidemiology, or related fields
• At least 5 years’ experience in laboratory analyzes including knowledge of biomarkers testing techniques
• Knowledge of country nutrition context, policies, and relevant strategies
• Prior experience working in TDHS, micronutrient surveys, or nutrition surveys
• Prior experience in conducting qualitative studies
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, including writing and public speaking, and ability to negotiate with stakeholders. 
• Language Requirements:

  Fluency in both English (verbal and written).Fluency in Kiswahili is an added advantage 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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