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Opportunity United Nations at UNICEF Tanzania - Individual National Consultant
Individual National Consultant: Consultant
multisectoral nutrition capacity strengthening
Job no:
546101
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Location: United
Republic of Tanzania
Categories: Nutrition
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.
For every child, health
Tanzania has made
considerable progress in the implementation of National Multisectoral Nutrition
Action Plan (NMNAP 2016/17–2020/21); good progress is made against most of the
expected targets, however significant systematic gaps exists[1] . According to
the NMNAP mid-term review (MTR) findings, despite the progress, multisectoral
coordination, human resources capacity and nutrition financing are inadequate
at all levels. In addition, interventions directed to addressing the increasing
burden of overweight and obesity are poorly prioritized. While the first NMNAP
ended in June 2021, overweight and obesity is on increase, from 11.3%[2] (1991)
to 31.7%[3] (2018) among women of childbearing age, with negative impacts on
child health outcomes. In this regard, UNICEF supported the Government in 2020,
to implement a landscape analysis of overweight and obesity, that identified
gaps, opportunities, and priorities, towards a program that will work towards
preventing the acceleration of the overweight and obesity burden.
Informed by the
landscape analysis, UNICEF and partners support, the Government developed the
second NMNAP (NMNAP II 2021 – 2026), an evidence-based five-year strategic
action plan that seeks to address the triple burden malnutrition in Tanzania in
all its forms targeting all ages. The plan applies a life-cycle approach as
well as system approach and promotes multisectoral collaboration and coordination
to address the social determinants of malnutrition sustainably. Overall, there
is a new focus on strengthening the capacity of the NMNAP II Thematic Working
Groups (TWGs), sharpen the LGAs capacity to plan and budget for nutrition
interventions and ensure that prevention of overweight and obesity is firmly
integrated in MDAs and LGAs priorities and that the priorities are implemented
and monitored regularly.
How can you make a difference?
UNICEF must advance
efforts to strengthen capacity for multi-sectoral/stakeholder nutrition
response. Despite the well-articulated NMNAP coordination framework, some of
the coordination structures including the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) have
not functioned to the expectations of their terms of reference and are
inadequately leading and coordinating implementation of nutrition interventions
under key result areas. Specifically, UNICEF should support the Government to
revisit and develop the TWGs terms of reference and strengthen their capacity
to achieve their TORs. UNICEF should also maintain its convening role of the
Development Partners Group for Nutrition (DPGN) with over 40 partners, for
effective and efficient support to the NMNAP II implementation.
Second, at the
sub-national level, a minimal costed package on high impact interventions is
not available. UNICEF should support the Government to develop the minimal
package and orient the LGAs to identify, plan and budget high impact nutrition
interventions that are relevant in their context. Therefore, this consultant
will provide technical leadership and support to TFNC to strengthen capacity
for the NMNAP II thematic working groups, provide technical leadership to the
PORALG to develop a costed minimum package of nutrition for RSs and LGAs as
well as, kick start overweight and obesity country actions informed by the
landscape analysis.
MAIN OBJECTIVES, DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME
Main objectives:
The general objective of
the consultancy is to strengthen capacity for multisectoral nutrition response,
specifically capacity strengthening of NMNAP TWGs and kick start overweight and
obesity country actions.
The specific objectives will be:
Provide technical
leadership and support to PMO and TFNC to review and develop the new
coordination architecture and monitoring framework for nutrition in Tanzania
aligned to the new NMNAP II (including a package of TWGs Terms of Reference and
subsequent orientation of the TWGs on the TORs).
Support PORALG to
develop a minimum package of nutrition interventions for regions and councils
that will guide planning and budgeting at RS and LGAs.
Provide technical
leadership and support to MOHCDGEC, TFNC and TFDA to develop a concept paper,
detailing opportunities, and barriers to implementation with a roadmap on
front-of-pack labelling scheme.
Support the Government
to undertake DPGN’s database update, implementation of 2022 action plan with a
reviewed plan for the year 2022/23.
DELIVERABLES,
PAYMENT AND TIMEFLAME
|
SN |
DELIVERABLE |
ASSOCIATED PARTNERS |
EXPECTED DATE |
PAYMENT (%) |
|
1 |
Coordination architecture and monitoring framework for
nutrition in Tanzania aligned to NMNAP II available |
TFNC, PMO, DPGN |
March 30th 2022 |
20% |
|
2 |
Capacity building reports for the TWG leads and members
available. |
TFNC, PMO, UNN nutrition group |
28th May 2022 |
20% |
|
3 |
A minimum package of nutrition interventions for regions
and councils that will guide planning and budgeting at RS and LGAs validated
by the PORALG and available. |
TFNC, PORALG, DPGN, nutrition officers and LGAs key
sectoral officers |
30th July 2022 |
20% |
|
4 |
Finalized concept paper with a roadmap, opportunities and
barriers on front-of-pack labelling scheme validated by the MOHCDGEC, TFDA
and stakeholders. |
PMO, TFNC, TBS, TMDA, DPGN, UNN |
30th Sept 2022 |
20% |
|
5 |
Updated DPG database and AWP for FY 2022/23 available and
overall consultancy report. |
TFNC, PMO, PANITA, DPGN |
30th Nov 2022 |
20% |
PAYMENT
SCHEDULE.
Payments will be made upon
submission and acceptance of the specified deliverables in the table above
under section TASKS, DELIVERABLE AND TIME FRAME. UNICEF reserves the right to
withhold all or portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if
work/output is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.
MEDICAL
EVACUATION COVERAGE.
The consultant will be required to
submit the proof of medical/Health Insurance with medical evacuation coverage.
SUPERVISING
AND REPORTING
The consultant will work under the
supervision of the Nutrition Specialist, under overall guidance of the Chief
Nutrition. The consultant should provide reports according to the below
reporting schedule.
DURATION
OF THE CONSULTANCY
This consultancy covers a period of
144 working days.
EVALUATION
PROCESS
Proposals will be both technically
and financially evaluated. The technical part will carry a weight of 75%, in
which the consultant will put clear his/her technical approach to ensure
quality attainment of each deliverable and the consultancy in totality. The
financial part will carry 25% showing proposed budget breakdown of consultancy
cost for each deliverable and eventual total consultancy cost. This will make a
total of 100%.
METHODOLOGY
The consultant will collaborate with
UNICEF, TFNC and PMO and other key stakeholders in development of the new
coordination architecture and monitoring framework for nutrition in Tanzania
aligned to the new NMNAP II (deliverable 1). Once the TORs are validated and endorsed
by the stakeholders, the consultant will facilitate two capacity building
sessions with (i) leaders and (ii) members of the TWGs. The sessions will serve
as an orientation, but also enhance capacity for the national and subnational
coordination of NMNAP II result areas and are expected to create and build a
common understanding of the TWGs roles and expectations, as well as develop a
monitoring framework for key annual targets for each TWG. This will be a
consultative-participatory process, with two quality reports (deliverable 2)
submitted after the orientations.
GENERAL
CONDITIONS AND LOGISTICS
The consultant will work in the
premises of UNICEF in Dar es salaam, have access to internet facilities and is
expected to use their own IT equipment (laptop, cellphone, etc.). During this
assignment, approximately two field trips are expected, UNICEF will not be
responsible for payment of travel costs. The consultancy daily quoted rate will
include DSA and travel costs when outside of duty station (Dar es Salaam).
To qualify as an advocate for every
child you are expected to have the following:
A University Degree
in public health/nutrition, epidemiology, health policy and/or management,
health education, health promotion or other health related sciences is
required.
A
minimum of 5 years of professional experience in nutrition or public health.
Experience in partners and stakeholders’ coordination, planning, partnership,
networking is an added advantage.
Knowledge
of country nutrition context, policies, and relevant strategies
Ability
to engage in sector dialogue.
Excellent
writing skills.
Computer
skills, including Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint
Ability
to work with multi-sectoral, multi-cultural teams.
Ability
to community fluently in English and Swahili.
Ability
to present information in a well-structured and logical way.
Skills
to establish good relationships with partners and relates well to people at all
levels.
Skills
to analyze data and information.
Planning
and organizing skills.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF's values of Care,
Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
Builds and maintains
partnerships, demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness, innovates, and
embraces change, drive to achieve results for impact, manages ambiguity and
complexity, thinks, and acts strategically, work Collaboratively with others.
To view our competency
framework, please click the link below.
https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF%27s_Competency_Framework.pdf
UNICEF is committed to
diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates,
irrespective of gender, nationality, 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:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the
next stage of the selection process.
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.
[1] National Multisectoral Nutrition Action Plan Mid Term
Review Report (2019)
[2] Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, 1991
[3] Tanzania National Nutrition Survey, 2018
Advertised: 11 Nov 2021 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 25 Nov 2021 E. Africa Standard Time
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