Readvertised-Individual National Consultancy - Training Facilitator- Nutrition, Nepal Country Office

Consultant

Overview

Deliver a Master Training of Trainers on nutrition-focused SBC in Nepal.

You have:

• Master's in Sociology, Anthropology, rural development, communications, public health, or other social science
• 10 Years of experience in designing and facilitating SBC capacity-building programmes, including practical application of behavioural science, social norms analysis, participatory facilitation, nutrition programming, equity-focused approaches, and government systems strengthening in Nepal
• Adult learning theory, instructional design, communication techniques, and facilitation methodologies
• Training delivery/facilitation skills, specifically focused and practical expertise in nutrition and SBC
• Excellent proficiency in Nepali, English

Contract

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For every child, the right to voice

UNICEF Nepal, in collaboration with government stakeholders, is organizing a national-level Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Master Training of Trainers (M-ToT) in Kathmandu to strengthen nutrition-focused SBC capacity in support of Nepal’s Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP III), the SBC Capacity Development Plan 2026, the 16th National Plan, and the Sustainable Development Goals. As a strategic investment in institutionalizing SBC within government systems, the training will build a national pool of skilled SBC and nutrition professionals capable of cascading capacity-building efforts at provincial and local levels.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Nepal, in coordination with the National Planning Commission and the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoLMCFAGA), is organizing one three-day Master Training of Trainers on nutrition-focused Social and Behaviour Change in Kathmandu, followed by three-day provincial Training of Trainers events in Madhesh, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim. The consultancy will design and facilitate a competency-based SBC training package that strengthens participants’ practical skills to analyse behavioural drivers, design context-specific nutrition SBC interventions, facilitate participatory learning, monitor behaviour change outcomes, and institutionalize SBC within multi-sector nutrition systems across federal, provincial and local levels.

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

Minimum requirements:

1. Education: Master's in Sociology, Anthropology, rural development, communications, public health, or other social science
2. Work Experience: 10 Years of experience in designing and facilitating SBC capacity-building programmes, including practical application of behavioural science, social norms analysis, participatory facilitation, nutrition programming, equity-focused approaches, and government systems strengthening in Nepal.
3. Knowledge – Adult learning theory, instructional design, communication techniques, and facilitation methodologies
4. Technical experience – Training delivery/facilitation skills, specifically focused and practical expertise in nutrition and SBC
5. Language Requirements: Excellent proficiency in Nepali, English

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.

Remarks:

Female candidates and candidates from the under-represented ethnic groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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