How can you make a difference?
The objective of this contract is to support the finalization and dissemination of Tanzania’s Nutrition Investment Case on Overweight and Obesity. This will include incorporating stakeholder feedback, refining technical analysis and key messages, and finalizing the report and accompanying policy briefs to ensure that the findings are clear, robust and relevant to national policy priorities.
The contract will also support the preparation of dissemination materials and presentation of the findings to relevant stakeholders. These activities will strengthen understanding of the health and economic benefits of investing in overweight and obesity prevention and inform evidence-based policy dialogue, prioritization and resource mobilization for healthier food environments in Tanzania.
Scope of work
• Support the finalization and dissemination of Tanzania’s Nutrition Investment Case on Overweight and Obesity and Nutrition Investment on Undernutrition, including incorporating stakeholder feedback into the report and adjusting the previously developed policy briefs and presentation. The work will ensure that all materials consistently reflect the finalized findings and communicate clear messages to inform policy decisions and investment priorities.
Key activities
• Review and incorporate stakeholder feedback and agreed revisions into the final report.
• Adjust existing policy briefs and presentations to align with the finalized analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Support dissemination of the findings through stakeholder presentations and technical discussions.
• Respond to technical questions and document key recommendations and follow-up actions arising from dissemination.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education Advanced university degree (Masters) in health, nutrition, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field. A completed or current enrolment in a PhD programme in a relevant field is an asset
At least five years of relevant experience in nutrition or public health research, economic analysis or evidence-based policy development, including work on overweight, obesity or noncommunicable disease prevention.
Involvement in the development and validation process of the Nutrition Investment Case for Overweight and Obesity Prevention in Tanzania.
Demonstrated ability to review and interpret nutrition investment cases and economic modelling findings, incorporate technical feedback, and translate evidence into clear policy briefs and presentations.
Proven experience presenting technical findings to government and development partners and facilitating policy discussions.
Familiarity with Tanzania’s nutrition and food policy context is desirable
For every Child, you demonstrate...
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable.
Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially
Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service
Remarks
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
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.
Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.