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For every child, the right to support

In Lao PDR, UNICEF works in partnership with the Government of Lao PDR and partners to promote and protect the rights of children and women in Lao PDR. With over 50 years of service, we are one of the longest-serving international organisations in the country.

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How can you make a difference? 

UNICEF in Vientiane, Lao PDR is looking for an International Consultant to Lead the Development of the National Nutrition Strategy and Plan of Action for Lao PDR. The duration of this assignment is 08 months, starting as soon as possible and the consultant shall be home based (mostly remotely but it may require at least 2 trips to Vientiane, Lao PDR).

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

The overall objective of this consultancy is to ensure coherence and quality in the National Nutrition strategy and action plan development processes, guiding system-based working groups, harmonizing inputs, and overseeing the documentation of the strategy and action plan. The Lead Consultant will work in collaboration with the National Nutrition Committee Secretariat, under the leadership of the Ministry of Health, and closely with the Forum of Development Partners, especially the technical lead team with key partners such as WB, WFP and Nutrition International.

Specifically, the consultant will:

1. Provide strategic and technical leadership for the development of the National Nutrition Strategy and of the National Plan of Action on Nutrition.
2. Guide and support system-based working groups in developing their contributions.
3. Develop and apply a harmonized methodology and templates for input collection and analysis.
4. Ensure alignment with national priorities, international commitments, and multisectoral frameworks.
5. Support preparing and conducting consultations.

Consolidate and synthesize inputs into a coherent draft strategy and action plan.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR_NNS and NPAN_ TMS.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, development studies, or related field.
• Post-graduate degree in public health, nutrition, information management, international development or other clearly related disciplines.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in nutrition strategy development or multisectoral planning.
• Proven experience working with government and development partners in Lao PDR or similar contexts.

Skills:

• Strong facilitation, coordination, and writing skills.
• Good analytical and presentation skills.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required- both in oral and written communication.; knowledge of Lao is an asset.

Submission of applications:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter)
• CV or Resume
• Financial proposal: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including medical insurance with medivac, travel and accommodation cost for this assignment as per work assignment

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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