International Consultant: Conduct a landscape analysis of the Large-Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) Programme in Indonesia as an input to Mid Term Development Plan (RPJMN) and Long Tern Deve

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BACKGROUND:

The triple burden of malnutrition, characterized by the coexistence of undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, is pervasive in Indonesia. Although the country has made significant gains in economic growth in the past decade, the latest data from National Basic Health Research Mini Riskesdas (SSGI) in 2022 showed that 21.6 percent of children under five years of age were stunted, and 7.6 percent were wasted. Conversely, overweight and obesity are rapidly rising due to a shift in dietary patterns and physical activity towards a high rate of processed food consumption and sedentary lifestyles. In addition, micronutrient deficiency has negatively affected Indonesia's women, adolescent girls, and children. The latest data showed that 1 in 2 pregnant mothers and 1 in 3 adolescents were anemic (Riskesdas, 2018). Anemia among young children was also ubiquitous, with an example in Aceh Province where a study showed that 76% of children 1-3 years of age were anemic (Randell et all, 2022).

It is well known that a single nutrition intervention is not effective to address the persistent nutrition problems. Instead, public nutrition efforts have shifted towards an intersectoral approach, which includes dietary diversification and fortification, as well as disease prevention and control. Fortification is an increasingly important intervention for combating micronutrient deficiencies with proven effectiveness, cost-efficiency and sustainability.

As part of the fight against micronutrient deficiencies, Indonesia has implemented mandatory vitamin and mineral fortification programmes for salt, wheat flour, and refined vegetable oil. To this end, significant support was made available to the private sector and government structures to facilitate the implementation of fortification coordination structures, the development of national and sub-national standards, and regulatory framework. However, few studies have focused on identifying gaps and opportunities in food fortification programmes in Indonesia.

In this context, a situational analysis of LSFF programme in Indonesia Is warranted and UNICEF is seeking an international consultant to lead the process, which includes reviewing policies and programmes for each food product and relevant gaps and challenges. The findings will inform the development of the national medium-term development plan (RPJMN 2025-2029), long-term medium development plan (RPJP 2025-2045), and the national strategic plan for LSFF (2025-2045), as well as for advocacy to leverage resources, strengthen partnership and action in improving the nutrition outcomes of children and women in Indonesia including stunting prevention and reduction of micronutrient deficiencies across different life stages.

Scope of Work:

The consultant will lead the landscape analysis, including desk review of relevant documents, legislation, strategies and implementation protocols, focus group discussions, and structured and semi-structured interviews. Recognizing that a number of public and private stakeholders are responsible for implementation of fortification and that fortification is most sustainable when actions supporting fortification are integrated into existing food production and control system, the landscape analysis be multi-sectoral in nature. Subsequently, the challenges and opportunities for multi-sectoral stakeholders in the fortification of salt, rice, edible oils, and wheat flour will be explored.

The initial stages of the consultancy will be undertaken remotely and will include desk review of documents and coordinating with stakeholders online. An in-country visit will be conducted to undertake focus groups and interviews and triangulate the findings. Draft key findings and recommendations will be presented to the stakeholders at the end of the in-country visit. The report of the landscape analysis will be finalized remotely after the in-country visit.

Please refer to the Term of Reference attached for the detailed breakdowns of tasks and deliverables/outputs.

ToR_International Consultant_LSFFRPJMN-for consultant.pdf

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

• Advanced university degree in nutrition, food science, food technology, public health, medical sciences, or related field.
• Seven years’ experience in programme development, monitoring and evaluation in the field of Public nutrition and Maternal, infant and young child Health and Nutrition.
• Strong technical skills in food fortification, quality control and assurance and food safety. Knowledge in developing and reviewing health and nutrition policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent report and writing skills required with proven experience undertaking similar assignments
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate well in a multicultural, disciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills with good written and spoken English.

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Remarks:

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