DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit Project Consultancy, DAPM, Data & Analytics, Nutrition Unit, NYHQ, remote. Req# 585826

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the technical assistance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement processes for the DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit and related global public goods. The consultant will support collaboration with the University of Oslo (UiO), coordinate dissemination and training materials development, support the reconvening of stakeholder groups, and guide pilot testing of the DHIS2 Nutrition Module. The work will ensure the delivery of highquality, coherent, and technically sound outputs that strengthen global and country-level nutrition monitoring systems using DHIS2

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Consultancy: DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit Project Consultancy

Duty Station: DAPM, Data & Analytics, Nutrition Unit

Duration: December 10, 2025 – December 31, 2026

Home/ Office Based: Remote

BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/ Assignment:

The purpose of this consultancy is to facilitate the technical assistance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement processes for the DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit and related global public goods. The consultant will support collaboration with the University of Oslo (UiO), coordinate dissemination and training materials development, support the reconvening of stakeholder groups, and guide pilot testing of the DHIS2 Nutrition Module. The work will ensure the delivery of highquality, coherent, and technically sound outputs that strengthen global and country-level nutrition monitoring systems using DHIS2.

Scope of Work: The consultant will support UNICEF and partners in advancing the DHIS2 Nutrition Aggregate and Individual Tracker Packages, ensuring quality, coordination, and uptake across global and country platforms. The scope of work will include:

• Conducting technical assistance (TA) needs assessment and mapping for the roll-out of the DHIS2 Nutrition Module.

• Finalize updating the DHIS2 Nutrition Aggregate Module and contributing to the development of the DHIS2 Nutrition Individual Tracker.

•Enhancing data quality check features for the DHIS2 Aggregate Nutrition Package

• Ensuring quality assurance processes and reviewing outputs in collaboration with UNICEF HQ staff, the University of Oslo (UiO) and Health Information Systems Programme (HISP) partners.

• Coordinating the development of a generic training package and e-course for the DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit, including adaptation guidance and training aides.

• Supporting stakeholder engagement, including reconvening the six global stakeholder groups to conceptualize the pilot phase and gather technical feedback.

• Supporting pilot testing of the DHIS2 Nutrition Module across countries and regions, incorporating user feedback into toolkit revisions.

• Continuing collaboration with UiO, HISPs, and Health Data Collaborative partners to integrate, maintain, and disseminate the DHIS2 Nutrition Toolkit.

• Organizing high-profile dissemination events with nutrition managers and policy makers to share updates, lessons, and the latest tools.

• Supporting reporting on grants related to DHIS2 and NIS

Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables:

Work Assignment Overview/Deliverables and Outputs/Delivery deadline

1. Project support 

- Approved work plan and tracker; 12 monthly updates and summaries of all workplan meetings with main discussion and action points

Dec 31, 2026 (initial workplan tracker by Dec 15, 2025)

2. Technical Assistance (TA) mapping and needs assessment – coordinate with regional and country offices to map capacity needs and DHIS2 nutrition data systems

- TA Needs and Mapping Report; three mapping updates uploaded online

Dec 31, 2026 (initial baseline by Dec 15, 2025)

3. Contribute to Pilot testing and improvement of the DHIS2 Nutrition Module – coordinate piloting of new indicators; support pilot design and implementation across countries; incorporate findings into updated tools and guidance

- Protocols finalized for new indicator and content piloting. Updated Administrative Data Guide and DHIS2 Aggregate Package (draft → final) 

March 31, 2026

4. Data quality enhancement – strengthen QA and data-check features based on pilot results and identified gaps.

- Updated DHIS2 Aggregate Module with improved QA tools (two-round review). Integration of nutrition into existing QA guidance and materials related to HMIS and DHIS 

March 31, 2026

5. Advocacy and communication materials – coordinate and contribute to the preparation of engaging materials (adaptation guide, presentations, videos, and training aides) to promote investment in nutrition monitoring and adoption of global guidance

- Final adaptation guide; recorded presentations of generic training materials; demo of updated DHIS2 and training materials finalized and accessible to the public

30 April, 2026

6. French translation management – manage translation of DHIS2 Nutrition Guidance and Metadata Package; ensure consistency across materials.

- French version of Guidance and Metadata Package (draft → final).

30 April, 2026

7. Consultation and stakeholder engagement – Re-convene the six global stakeholder groups to conceptualize the pilot testing, and explore the development of the DHIS2 Nutrition Tracker, to track individual-level longitudinal data.

- 6 Consultation briefs, agendas, and summary reports (two rounds)

30 April, 2026

8. Feedback and document updates – obtain user feedback on the DHIS2 Nutrition Module, NNIS Guidance, Technical Notes, e-courses, and Administrative Data Guide; coordinate the review and update of materials accordingly.

- Feedback summary matrix; and revised guidance/training materials (two-round review)

30 September, 2026

9. Dissemination and events – finalize and support implementation of the dissemination plan/strategy; organize webinars, regional workshops, and highlevel meetings with nutrition managers and policy makers

- Final Dissemination Strategy (draft → comments → final); E-course and training materials finalized. Two dissemination events completed with summary reports. E-course and training materials finalized

30 September, 2026

10. Partnership coordination and technical collaboration – coordinate with the University of Oslo (UiO), Health Information System Programme (HISPs), and Health Data Collaborative (HDC) partners for integration, alignment, and dissemination of the DHIS2 Aggregate Nutrition Package; contribute to global technical exchanges.

- Joint integration and dissemination plan finalized; at least 12 meeting notes and final collaboration summary/agreed actions prepared and shared

30 September, 2026

Travel: 1-2 trips to regional/global workshops 

Qualifications

Education:   

Advanced University degree in Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Information Systems, Data Science, or a relevant field 

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required *:

• At least 8 years of professional work experience related to nutrition programming, monitoring and administrative data for nutrition or related technical fields;
•  Previous experience in the development of guidance and training materials related to monitoring, with DHIS2 experience, would be an asset;
•  Experience working with and consulting country counterparts including national governments;
•  Previous experience in delivering presentations and training to country counterparts would be an asset;
•  Ability to take initiative and work independently; 
• Excellent communication and writing skills; 
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of one other UN working language an advantage. 
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills 
• Experience coordinating multiple partners

Listed requirements will be used for technical evaluation in the competitive process 

Requirements:

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

- Upload copy of academic credentials

- Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :

• • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability

- Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.

- At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.

- 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.

U.S. Visa information:

With the exception of the US Citizens, G4 Visa and Green Card holders, should the selected candidate and his/her household members reside in the United States under a different visa, the consultant and his/her household members are required to change their visa status to G4, and the consultant’s household members (spouse) will require an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) to be able to work, even if he/she was authorized to work under the visa held prior to switching to G4.  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

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Remarks:  

Individuals engaged under a consultancy 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. Consultants 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. 

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.