How can you make a difference?
UNICEF seeks an experienced consultant to deliver a defined package of high-level technical, policy and coordination outputs in support of the relevant Regional Economic Communities and Member States to accelerate progress on large-scale food fortification (LSFF), including universal salt iodization (USI), and related nutrition policy priorities across the West and Central Africa Region (WCAR).
The consultant will prepare technical products and draft frameworks to support the RECs efforts related to strengthening institutional capacity, advancing regional standards and regulatory frameworks, preparing operational recommendations in selected Member States, and preparing consultation outputs and technical documentation supporting regional LSFF commitments, including USI.
The consultant will also contribute to the broader food systems transformation agenda, including the First Foods Africa initiative, and deliver technical outputs supporting policy reform, standards harmonization, technical specifications for strengthening of ECOQMARK and monitoring systems, and draft country-specific implementation roadmaps for institutional review of LSFF programmes, including USI.
Minimum requirements
- 10-15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public nutrition, food systems, public health or related development programming, with substantial experience in LSFF, USI or micronutrient deficiency prevention.
- Demonstrated experience supporting regional or multi-country programmes in Africa, preferably within WCAR.
- Proven track record of working with inter-governmental bodies such as ECOWAS, African Union, Regional Economic Communities, governments, UN agencies, development partners, academia and/or private sector stakeholders.
- Strong experience in policy reform, standards development, regulatory frameworks, trade facilitation or programme implementation in low- and middle-income countries.
- Experience in planning and facilitating high-level consultations, ministerial meetings, technical working groups and multi-stakeholder platforms.
- Strong communication, negotiation, diplomacy and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of regional trade systems, including certification and cross-border regulatory frameworks
- Previous experience working with RECs or any other African Regional Economic Communities.
- Experience in West African francophone countries.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
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