Contract Duration 7 Months

Working arrangement: Home Based with travel

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNICEF is requesting the consultant to initiate a comprehensive programme of advanced secondary analyses that goes beyond descriptive reporting, which is to date available in most national reports, with the objective of generating actionable evidence to inform nutrition policies, strategic choices, and programme implementation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This work responds to the growing availability of high-quality national datasets and programmatic information, alongside the urgent need to better leverage these data to accelerate progress under the National Multisectoral Nutrition Strategic Plan 2023-2030. To this end, the consultant will contribute to the development of a thematic supplement, coordinated by guest editors from UNICEF and government entities, bringing together cutting-edge analytical work and implementation-focused evidence

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0003202 ToR.pdf

Minimum requirements

• Education:
• PHD in Food and sciences - Nutrition and health - Biostatistics
• Work Experience:
• At least 10 years of professional experience in conducting secondary and geospatial analyses of largescale surveys (National Nutrition Survey, MICS, DHS).
• Proven work experience in nutrition programs, food security, and health.
• - Experience in developing policies and actionable implementation plans
• - Proven practical experience in GIS or similar work in developing countries is essential.

• Skills:
• PhD in a relevant field, such as nutrition, nutrition economics, statistics, epidemiology, health economics and public health
• Excellent analytical, synthesis, and writing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the global nutrition context, particularly complementary feeding, dietary intake assessment, micronutrients, food systems, and management of acute malnutrition programs.
• Ability to work closely with government bodies with tact and diplomacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), STATA, R software, and the R-INLA package
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently with minimal supervision.

• Language Requirements:
• Fluency in French & English, both written and spoken
• Desirables:
• Knowledge of the health system in the Democratic Republic of Congo is an asset.
• Experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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) TMC0003202 Financial proposal.docx
• A detailed technical proposal- no more than 3 pages with a proposed methodology for analyzing the implementation of the National Multisectoral Nutrition Strategic Plan 2023–2030

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.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.