UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, love, health and care

How can you make a difference? 

Under the guidance of the Nutrition Specialist and in coordination with UNICEF Headquarters and relevant Country Offices (COs) in the LAC region, the consultant will provide technical expertise to strengthen UNICEF’s efforts in the prevention and management of wasting. The consultant will also contribute to regional knowledge exchange and capacity development ensuring alignment with global frameworks.

10. Provide technical assistance to at least four countries for the adaptation and implementation of the C-IYCF counseling package at the country level, offering guidance to ensure adherence to global best practices and liaising with UNICEF Headquarters as necessary. Summarize lessons learned and key aspects of technical support provided.

11. In collaboration with UNICEF Headquarters, provide technical support to the translation and adaptation to the LAC region of the global C-IYCF package, including review and proof-reading of the translated version ensuring accurate translation, especially of technical terms and recommendations, and adaptation of images to the LAC context.

12. Prepare a consultancy report documenting lessons learnt, achievements, challenges, and recommendations to advance the infant and young child feeding agenda in LAC.

13. In relation to the above-mentioned tasks, participate in coordination meetings and other activities and discussions with LACRO sections, country offices and partners as needed and prepare inputs for these.

 

Deliverables/Outputs

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

• Postgraduate degree (Master or PhD) in Nutrition, Public Health and/or other relevant to the objective of the ToR.
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in nutrition, public health, or any health science-related field.
• Professional technical knowledge and expertise in public health nutrition with emphasis in wasting prevention and management, including infant and young child feeding.
• At least 2 years of practical country experience in wasting prevention and management.
• Experience in developing nutrition-related strategies in a strong asset.
• Knowledge/experience with SMART surveys is an asset.
• Demonstrated technical writing abilities.
• Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, dissemination, and delivery of trainings.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the LAC region is an added advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

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.

Administrative details

Workplace: The consultancy is home-based.

Duration: Estimated start date is April 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025

How to Apply: Application should be submitted online and should include: TMS application from duly completed, Cover Letter, Study certificates and financial proposal (Daily fee or deliverable fee).

Qualified candidates are requested to indicate an all-inclusive (lump sum) fees for the services to be including all associated administrative and travel costs. 

Consultants must have their own equipment, tools and materials needed to perform their services. They will use their own laptops/computers, any application or system needed to complete the assignment. They need to provide the full service without using UNICEF resources. The access to UNICEF email and system is restricted to UNICEF staff therefore consultants should not be granted access unless it is imperative to complete the assignment.

Travel

Travel is not foreseen for this consultancy. Should travel is requested, it will be covered by UNICEF as per policy. 

Remarks:  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.