International consultant to lead the national nutrition information strategy development and national nutrition surveillance protocol development
Lead the development of a national nutrition information strategy and surveillance protocol in Sierra Leone.
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Overview
Lead the development of a national nutrition information strategy and surveillance protocol in Sierra Leone.
You have:
- Master's degree in public health and nutrition, epidemiology, health/nutrition information technology, health/nutrition informatics, or health system management
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience working on health and nutrition information management systems
- Fluency in English is required
- Previous UNICEF, UN and/or INGO experience in a similar role is desirable
- Ability to effectively grasp and incorporate inputs/feedback from multiple contributors
Contract
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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, health.
Please visit UNICEF Sierra Leone website here: www.unicef.org/sierraleone
How can you make a difference?
Purpose of Activity/Assignment:
Access to timely, quality and reliable nutrition-related data are essential to support planning, management and decision-making. A robust nutrition information system designed to continuously collect and interpret quality and reliable data on food, health, nutrition, and economic performance timely is needed to guide decisions on improving the nutrition situation of the population.
The lack of a consolidated view on how the different pieces of nutrition-related information together provide a coherent picture of the causes and outcomes of the nutrition problem is globally recognized as a barrier to evidence-based decision-making in nutrition. As a consequence, many decisions are made on partial data or contradicting evidence.
In Sierra Leone, nutrition-related data are generated from different information systems of different Government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). Consolidation of some information occurs to some extent including through consistent engagement for Cadre Harmonise, a regional analytical framework in the West and Central Africa region that serves as an early warning tool to prevent a food crisis. Despite this, there is a lot of room for improvement to harmonize efforts, regularize timely consolidation and dissemination of data from multisectoral sources to inform actions, reduce duplication and maximize use of limited resources, and strengthen nutrition information governance. Lack of strong nutrition surveillance system that monitors trends to early detect malnutrition epidemics with identification of affected locations and vulnerable population and to trigger response activities is another challenge. The development of a national nutrition information strategy is a first step towards achieving a robust and holistic nutrition information management in the country.
The purpose of this consultancy is to support the development of: (1) Sierra Leone National Nutrition Information
Strategy; and (2) National Nutrition Surveillance Protocol.
Scope of Work:
National Nutrition Information Strategy Development
National Nutrition Surveillance Protocol
Deliverables:
National Nutrition Information Strategy Development
Evidence review of the country situation global recommendations and best practices on nutrition information, and national requirements
Design data collection methodology and tools for various stakeholder consultations. Deliverable: Inception report with the following section: (1) situational analysis which includes findings of the evidence review and evidence gaps; (2) proposed outline of the strategy; (3) and the methodology annexing data collection tools for each category of stakeholder consultation. Timeframe: 8 working days (remote)
Lead and supervise the primary data collection from stakeholders (e.g., involve consultation) to inform the design of the strategy, and consolidate and analyse data collected
Develop the strategy based on evidence review, situation analysis results, and stakeholders’ insights
Deliverable: Zero draft of strategy. Time frame: 20 working days in-country.
Review and validation of the strategy by stakeholders. Deliverable: PPT of the strategy after review, agenda of the validation meeting, and validation report. Timeframe: 2 working days (remote)
Finalization of the strategy based on validation meeting. Deliverable: Final draft of the costed strategy. Timeframe: 5 working days (remote)
National Nutrition Surveillance Protocol
Evidence review of the country situation global recommendations and best practices on nutrition information, and national requirements. Deliverable: Outline of the protocol based on evidence review. Timeframe: 2 working days (remote)
Writing the protocol based on evidence review. Deliverable: Zero draft of the protocol. Timeframe: 10 working days in-country.
Internal UNICEF review of the zero draft and revision based on UNICEF feedback. Deliverable: First draft of the protocol. Timeframe: 3 working days (remote) Stakeholder review of the 1st draft and revision based on feedback. Validation of the protocol. Deliverable: Pre-validation draft of the protocol and PPT of highlights of the pre-validated draft and Validation report.
Finalization of the protocol based on validation meeting. Deliverable: Final draft of the protocol. Timeframe: 5 days (remote).
Please see attached ToR for detailed information. ToR Consultant - IP Nutrition Info Strategy Development.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Master’s degree in public health and nutrition, epidemiology, health/nutrition information technology, health/nutrition informatics, or health system management
*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
The Contractor should have a minimum of 10 years’ experience working on health and nutrition information management systems
Ability to effectively grasp and incorporate inputs/feedback from multiple contributors
Previous UNICEF, UN and/or INGO experience in a similar role is desirable
Fluency in English is required.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.
Consultants and Individual contractors are responsible for paying any taxes derived from the earnings received from UNICEF.
Application to include financial proposal that will detail your daily/monthly rate (in USD) to undertake the terms of reference.
Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe how you have developed strategies for nutrition programs in the past? | This question assesses your relevant experience in strategy development. | Outline specific examples of past projects, emphasizing your role and the impact of the strategy. |
| How do you approach stakeholder engagement in health programs? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your ability to collaborate and gather input from diverse groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for data collection and analysis in public health? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when feedback significantly changed your project direction. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in implementing nutrition programs, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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