National Consultant for planning and implementation of the UNICEF nutrition programme in Lao PDR

Overview

National Consultant for planning and implementation of the UNICEF nutrition programme in Lao PDR. The role supports the planning, coordination, and monitoring of programme activities.

Tasks Summary

• Provide support for developing, monitoring, and updating annual and quarterly workplans.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of programme activities, and events.
• Support the Government of Lao PDR and implementing partners in preparing funding proposals and requests, and in completing financial reporting and liquidation requirements.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date repository of essential programme data, including training records and related documentation.
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation of the CNF programme through analysis of performance against agreed milestones, targets, and indicators.
• Plan, coordinate, and document programmatic field visits, ensuring timely reporting.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of key programme initiatives and innovations, including SMART surveys, community-based surveillance, and the complementary feeding pilot.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience implementing development programmes, preferably related to health and nutrition
• Demonstrated experience in preparing workplans and activity proposals.
• Extensive experience in compiling and analysing programme data.
• Experience working with and strengthening the capacity of government officials

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree on social sciences, epidemiology or related discipline.

Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent oral and written skills; in Lao and English

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 10 months

Work Modality: office based

Remuneration: All-inclusive lump-sum cost including medical insurance with medivac, travel and accommodation cost for this assignment as per work assignment