National Consultant to Support the National Planning Commission(NPC) for the formulation of Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan-III (2023-2030)-Nepal Country Office, Kathmandu Nepal(Only for Nepales

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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, right.

UNICEF Nepal Country Office, Nutrition section is looking for committed and experienced professional, Lead Consultant to support Government of Nepal for the formulation of costed Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Plan (MSNP - III) for July 2023 – December 2030 towards the improvement of adolescents, maternal and child survival, growth and development”.

Scope of Work

The consultant will work together with Lead consultant to identify key success, enabling and impeding factors, gaps, constraints, lesson learnt and provide key recommendations through review of the Theory of Change (ToC), objectives, outcomes, outputs, strategies of MSNP-II in the process to formulate costed MSNP-III.

The consultant will work closely with the Lead Consultant to achieve the following specific objectives:

  • To review the literature and evidence related to nutrition focusing more to nutrition specific interventions of Nepal and the other least developed countries that has made notable progress in addressing malnutrition among women, children and adolescents.
  • To review the policy documents related to MSNP of different sectors more focus to Ministry of Health and Population/GoN
  • To review the Theory of Change (ToC), objectives, outcomes, and strategies of MSNP-II
  • To document the process and outcome of workshops (deprivation and causality workshop) and other consultation meetings with government and stakeholders at all levels of government.
  • To facilitate and document the process and outcome of sectoral reference groups meetings and include the outcomes into draft MSNP-III
  • To document the process of formulation of MSNP-III

Tasks/Milestone****Deliverable****Target Delivery Date****Proposed Fee- Detail desk review of MSNP - I and- II - Workout on detail travel plan, road map of the MSNP-III formulation process - Detail desk review of MSNP - I and- II - Workout on detail travel plan, road map of the MSNP-III formulation process - Form different reference groups among Government of Nepal (GoN) sectors, Development Partners (DP), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and private sectors lead by concerned sectoral Ministries/departments as (i) health reference group, (ii) education reference group, (iii) WASH reference group, (iv) Governance reference group, (v) agriculture and livestock reference group, (vi) women, children, GESI reference group, (vii) social sector, DRR and emergency reference group, (viii) MSNP costing, and (ix) communication and advocacy

Submission of the detailed draft desk review report of MSNP I and II including clear road map for MSNP III formulation process - Prepare detail desk review report after consultation with reference group members - Conduct and document the workshops for deprivation analysis, causality analysis, theory of change - Conduct the meetings of reference groups and document the outcomes - Travel to the field to the five provinces, five districts and five local levels for the consultation of MSNP III

Submission overall process documentation report for the formulation of MSNP III (2023-2030)

Submission of field travel report including the outcomes of the provincial, district and local level consultations

  • Prepare logical framework of MSNP III
    • Develop resource mobilization strategy
    • Analyse institution architecture
    • Document lessons learned from MSNP-I and II
    • Identify and recommended key areas for MSNPIII.
    • Analyse the risk and mitigating measures associated with implementation of MSNP-III.
    • Work with two consultants to be hired by UNICEF who develops the M&E framework and costing for MSNP-III implementation
    • Write up the MSNP III based on above tasks and finalize the draft plan

Submission the draft report of costed MSNP -III (2023- 2030) Finalize costed MSNP-III with the adjustment of appropriate feedbacks received from different sectors/stakeholdersSubmission final version of costed MSNP- III (2023- 2030) Duration: The total duration of the contract will be for 96 working days within 8 months duration tentatively starting from 15 July 2022.

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

Minimum Qualifications required (Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required)

  • Advanced University degree in public health, nutrition, health economics social science, or a related field.
  • Ten years of work experience particularly in nutrition and multisector program designing of Government at national and international levels engaging policymakers and Development partners (DPs) at national and sub-national levels and Fluency in English is required
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse data with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficient in using statistical software like SPSS/ STATA/R and NVivo
  • Proven experience in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
  • Skills on program design including situation analysis, causality analysis, theory of change, logical framework, data management, and documentation.
  • Strong documentation and report writing skills both in Nepali and English
  • Negotiation, communication, and advocacy skills
  • Demonstrated skills to work in a diverse team
  • Strategic thinking, coordination, and collaboration skills
  • Proven professional experience in collaborating with government, Donors/development partners, United Nations, and non-governmental agencies in Nepal
  • Knowledge and skills on the development of budget analysis, costing, and financial projection for periodic action plans.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, 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.

Remarks:

Request to submit financial proposal as per deliverable in Nepalese currency.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates from the under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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