National Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition

National Consultant - Policy and Programme Landscaping Analysis for BEP for Maternal Nutrition , Abuja, Nigeria (Home based), 4.4 months, #594695

Position type: Consultant

Categories: Nutrition, Early Childhood Development

Contract Duration: 4.4 months

Working arrangement:
Home-based

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Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Manager (Diets and Practices) and with support from WFP maternal nutrition focal point the consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Policy Review and Landscape Analysis
• Assessment of Programme Management and Service Delivery related to supplements and BEP

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TOR

• Advanced university degree (Master''s or higher) in:
  Nutrition Epidemiology, Public Health Nutrition, Biostatistics, Health Promotion, International / Global Health, Health Policy, Food Policy, Public Policy or another relevant technical field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in maternal and child nutrition policy and programming.

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

• Excellent knowledge on nutrition, food security and health system in Nigeria is mandatory.
• Knowledge and experience in nutrition, food security or health related surveys and assessments in Nigeria.
• Experience of developing guidelines and plans with governments
• Knowledge and experience in analysing data and interpreting for decision making
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to proactively establish and maintain working relations, and to promote synergies with other stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiatives and work independently and systematically.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal) and any other local Nigerian language
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills, with a proven ability to work in collaboration with other experts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Availability in Nigeria during the assignment period, with the ability to visit office and field locations as needed.
• Experience working in, or knowledge of, the Nigerian''s maternal health, food and nutrition context.
• Demonstrable problem solving, policy analysis, quantitative and analytical skills; strategic and creative thinking.
• In-depth understanding of various types of policy documents, data and their key sources, and limitations
• Ability to articulate and present ideas both in written presentation and orally to team as well as external audience.
• Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations and/or working experience for the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the UN rules, procedures and regulations and/or working experience for the UN or other international development organization would be an asset.

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