National Individual consultants to provide technical support for Nutrition Emergency Response (Idai and Drought emergency)
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- Publié le: 30/07/2019 à 16h24min31s
- Niveau d'études: Non précisé
- Expérience: 5 ans
- Expire le: 12-08-2019
UNICEF
Zimbabwe
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
UNICEF Zimbabwe is inviting applications from qualified national individual consultants to provide technical support for Nutrition Emergency Response (Idai and Drought emergency)
Job Number: 525269 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Zimbabwe
Work Type : Consultancy
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.
And we never give up.
For every child, good nutrition!
How can you make a difference?
The purpose of the proposed assignment is to provide technical support for a coordinated emergency response through critical lifesaving nutrition interventions and preventive care to vulnerable children and women in districts affected by floods and drought in Zimbabwe.
Objective (s)
Facilitate monthly nutrition coordination meetings with all stakeholders, including NGOs and civil society and contribute to inter-cluster coordination
In collaboration with Information Management focal point, develop, update and maintain emergency information system, 4Ws and situation analysis and timely sharing of information to MOHCC, UNICEF and relevant partners involved in the emergency response districts
Support development and update of emergency preparedness and response plan of the nutrition emergency response
Provide technical assistance on scaling up the nutrition emergency response particularly in capacity building for facility and community-based health workers in the integrated management of acute malnutrition, IYCF in emergencies and micronutrient supplementation
Carry out any other task related to nutrition emergency as required
Methodology & Expected Output
Under supervision of Nutrition Specialist in UNICEF and in close collaboration with National Nutrition Department in MOHCC as well as the provincial and district health authorities, the Nutrition Emergency consultant will provide technical assistance to quality improvement of SAM treatment in low performing districts. The methodologies applied to this consultancy will include but not limited to:
Prepare an inception report showing work plan for the assignment period with monthly targets and milestones clearly identified
Submit monthly activity report, providing information and progress on each task mentioned above to supervisor as required
Compile and submit emergency situation reports as required for the nutrition sector
Submit monthly community level data on number of children screened, identified and referred for treatment of acute malnutrition, number of mother baby pairs counseled and supported for optimal infant and young child feeding, and number of children who were eligible for high dose of vitamin A who received supplementation as well as pregnant women who received iron and folate supplements
Submit monthly monitoring reports and follow-up action taken on gaps identified
No |
Major Task |
Deliverable |
Timeframe (man-days) |
Payment schedule (%) |
1 |
Develop national EPRP and update Emergency Information reviewed and updated |
National EPRP completed 4Ws updated |
10 |
10% |
2 |
Monthly field visits to support drought emergency activities in 2 provinces.
Monthly cluster meeting facilitated |
Field visit reports with actionable recommendations and provincial EPRP developed updated in two provinces.Minutes of cluster meetings |
23 |
20% |
3 |
Support end of the year emergency response review.
Contribute to lean season assessment. Support quantification and distribution of nutrition commodities. |
End of the year emergency report completedLean season report completedQuantification and emergency supplies distributed |
24 |
20% |
4 |
Nutrition data for weekly and monthly SitReps compiled and submitted |
Nutrition inputs for SitReps |
23 |
20% |
5 |
Monthly field visits to support emergency activities. |
Field visit reports with actionable recommendations |
23 |
20% |
6 |
Exit report with short to medium term recommendations for recovery prepared and presented to UNICEF and the Nutrition Sector |
Exit report including a presentation submitted |
10 |
10% |
|
|
Total days within a 6 months period |
113 |
100% |
|
Contract duration: 6 months
Consultancy Requirements
Education
Masters Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Health or its equivalent.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional work experience on management of acute malnutrition in emergencies with experience in Community based health and nutrition programmes.
Knowledge of humanitarian and development issues is an asset.
Able to work within various teams and be able to contribute to the overall success of that team.
Able to demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Ability to communicate fluently in English required.
Other Consultancy Costs and Payment Modalities
Payment will be done against the agreed deliverables. Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) for field missions outside Harare will be paid based on agreed rates between the consultant and UNICEF but conforming to UN guidelines. Therefore, the consultant will be expected to submit a technical and all-inclusive financial proposal detailing monthly professional fees, travel related costs (for an estimated 5 field travel days per month) and other miscellaneous consultancy costs for delivering this assignment if interested. UNICEF will provide transportation support for official activities related to the assignment.
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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, sexal harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Mon Aug 12 2019 22:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)