Consultancy : Nutrition in Emergency Support - Nutrition Unit - WCARO

The nutrition team hold actually 3 team members under the leadership of the regional Nutrition advisor. Whose, 1 team member is dedicated to Nutrition in Emergencies and resilience. However, due to the increased needs for prevention and response activities, and increased needs of support requests from COs in emergency contexts, high expectations from donors on detailed reporting, in addition to the continuous support to Sahel countries in scaling up management of acute malnutrition and ensuring quality response, the nutrition team necessitates human resources support for the next 105 days to support the work done by the emergency nutrition and resilience specialist at UNICEF West and Central Africa Region.

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Purpose of the Assignment

The main purpose of the consultancy is to:

• Coordinate with countries for early submission of quality data
• Generate relevant data for donors reporting and proposal (Sahel regional grants)
• Provide required information for monitoring of Sahel response and liaison with cluster/ coordination group, HPM, HRP and HNO and OCHA

Assignment Tasks - Expected Deliverables

The consultant will be based in the regional office with direct interaction and supervision from the emergency nutrition and resilience specialist. The consultant will interact with COs nutrition team for specifics tasks and consolidate the information for review and use at different levels of the nutrition section.

 Management, Organization and Timeframe

Supervisor: Nutrition Specialist (emergency nutrition and resilience)

Frequency of performance review: monthly at the reception of monthly report; final evaluation at the end of contract.

Performance indicators for evaluation of results:

• Timely submission of Sahel IMAM follow up
• Timely submission of RUTF pipeline follow up from coordination with supply section
• Provide required information for  donors reports
• Follow up of internal HPM and OCHA requests, and timely preparation of material requested.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

At least a master degree in nutrition or public health or related field – or equivalent professional experience

Years of relevant experience

At least 5 years of experience in program and information management related to nutrition or humanitarian field. Experience in donors’ reporting is an asset (Job level L3) 

LANGUAGES

Fluency in French and English.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable).  Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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