National Nutrition & Dietetics Policy Consultancy, Hybrid + travel, #594205

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF

Consultant Closes 12 Jul 2026 0 days left

Overview

Consultancy to work with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to undertake the development of a National Nutrition & Dietetics Policy.


Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake Inception and Work Planning
  • Conduct Policy, Legal, and Institutional Landscape Analysis
  • Perform Evidence Generation and Policy Issue Definition
  • Develop and Structure Policy
  • Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement
  • Facilitate Public Participation and Nutrition & Dietetics Policy Validation
  • Finalize Nutrition & Dietetics Policy and Develop Knowledge Products
  • Provide Reporting and Progress Updates
Required Experience

At least 15 years’ experience working in the area of nutrition or public policy related areas at a senior level. 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. Demonstrated track record working in Public Nutrition internationally at Policy and Strategic levels. 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. Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication, writing, and facilitation skills. Ability to work independently and in teams within a multi-cultural environment. Having worked in Kenya is an added advantage.

Qualifications

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.

Other Details
Languages Required
Demonstrated excellent command of English, both written and oral.
Languages Preferred
Evidence of fluency in Swahili both oral and written is an added advantage
Contract Duration
15 months
Work Modality
Hybrid modality + travel
Remuneration
Not specified
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