TERMS OF REFERENCE
The consultant will work closely with the Ministry of Health (Division of Nutrition and Dietetics), the National Nutrition and Dietetics Policy Secretariat, and the Multisectoral Committee (MSC) to undertake the following:
- Inception and Work Planning
- Policy, Legal, and Institutional Landscape Analysis
- Evidence Generation and Policy Issue Definition
- Policy Development and Structuring
- Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitation of Public Participation and Nutrition & Dietetics Policy Validation
- Nutrition & Dietetics Policy Finalization and Development of Knowledge Products
- Reporting and Progress updates
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) or equivalent background in Nutrition, Public Health, Health & Nutrition policy, Social Sciences or related areas. A PHD is an added advantage.
Work Experience
- The consultant should adequately demonstrate expertise in country level health and nutrition programs design, policy formulation and development of strategic plans, development of costed multisectoral strategies & plans, monitoring and evaluation.
- Have demonstrated a track record working in the areas of Public Nutrition internationally at Policy and Strategic levels, having worked in Kenya is an added advantage.
- Proven track record for completing high quality nutrition & health policies, conducting planning, facilitating teams to develop policy documents, monitoring and evaluations within the stipulated timelines.
- Demonstrated experience in developing national policies, multisectoral coordination, and in facilitating high-level technical processes.
- At least 15 years’ experience working in the area of nutrition or public policy related areas at a senior level.
- Evidence of excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, writing, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams within a multi-cultural environment.
Key Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Policy analysis and synthesis
- High-level technical writing
- Stakeholders’ engagement and consensus-building
Language Requirements
- Demonstrated excellent command of English, both written and oral.
- Evidence of fluency in Swahili both oral and written is an added advantage
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- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
A detailed technical proposal on the overall approach to the assignment/work. The proposal will need to highlight or cover the 4 areas (1. Relevant Qualifications and Expertise; 2. Proposed Methodology and Approach; 3. Project Timelines and Workplan; 4. Experience in similar projects)
Remarks
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