Job
no:
515316
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Rwanda
Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)
School/Unit: Rwanda
Department/Office: Kigali, Rwanda
Categories: Nutrition
no:
515316
Position type: Consultancy
Location: Rwanda
Division/Equivalent: Nairobi Regn’l(ESARO)
School/Unit: Rwanda
Department/Office: Kigali, Rwanda
Categories: Nutrition
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Background
The
achievement of sustainable development, as reflected in the 2030 global Agenda
for Sustainable Development, depends on the health and productivity of a
country citizens. Preparation for this begins before the birth of children and
continues through their childhood. It is well recognized that the origins of
adult health, cognitive ability and well-being stem from the genetic-environmental
interactions that begin in the child first 1,000 days (from conception to 24
months) and continue into the school years.
achievement of sustainable development, as reflected in the 2030 global Agenda
for Sustainable Development, depends on the health and productivity of a
country citizens. Preparation for this begins before the birth of children and
continues through their childhood. It is well recognized that the origins of
adult health, cognitive ability and well-being stem from the genetic-environmental
interactions that begin in the child first 1,000 days (from conception to 24
months) and continue into the school years.
Over
the last decade, the country has made remarkable progress in different areas
including poverty reduction, improving maternal and child health including
reduction of maternal and infant mortality, assuring food and nutrition
security, gender promotion, improved water and sanitation services and many
others, however, despite the progress, improvement in nutrition still represent
an unfinished agenda. Stunting (low height for age) affects 38%; underweight
(low weight for age) affects 9 % and wasting (acute malnutrition or low weight
for height), which is associated with a high death rate, affects 2.2% of
children younger than five (Rwanda, DHS 2014-2015). Anemia levels remain
high at 38% among children under five, and 17% among women in the reproductive
age. Only 18% of children between 6 and 23 months receive minimum acceptable
diet (Rwanda, DHS 2014-2015). Furthermore, overweight and obesity appears to be
on the rise with 8% of children younger than five being overweight or obese
while this is as high as 21% for women putting them in high risk of getting
non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
the last decade, the country has made remarkable progress in different areas
including poverty reduction, improving maternal and child health including
reduction of maternal and infant mortality, assuring food and nutrition
security, gender promotion, improved water and sanitation services and many
others, however, despite the progress, improvement in nutrition still represent
an unfinished agenda. Stunting (low height for age) affects 38%; underweight
(low weight for age) affects 9 % and wasting (acute malnutrition or low weight
for height), which is associated with a high death rate, affects 2.2% of
children younger than five (Rwanda, DHS 2014-2015). Anemia levels remain
high at 38% among children under five, and 17% among women in the reproductive
age. Only 18% of children between 6 and 23 months receive minimum acceptable
diet (Rwanda, DHS 2014-2015). Furthermore, overweight and obesity appears to be
on the rise with 8% of children younger than five being overweight or obese
while this is as high as 21% for women putting them in high risk of getting
non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The
government of Rwanda recognizes the remaining challenge posed by the nutrition
situation in the country and has renewed efforts to improving early childhood
development outcomes with attention to reducing stunting focusing on the first
thousand days of life from conception until a child celebrates his second
anniversary. In this regards, the government is giving high priority to the
delivery of high impact interventions focusing on effective integration of
services under the key six pillars of early childhood development (ECD). These
are maternal and child nutrition, health, hygiene, positive parenting, early
stimulation and school readiness, paired with enhanced monitoring and
evaluation systems and quality policies and guidelines, efficient and effective
coordination for all food and nutrition interventions, as well as strong
governance frameworks at both central and decentralized level.
government of Rwanda recognizes the remaining challenge posed by the nutrition
situation in the country and has renewed efforts to improving early childhood
development outcomes with attention to reducing stunting focusing on the first
thousand days of life from conception until a child celebrates his second
anniversary. In this regards, the government is giving high priority to the
delivery of high impact interventions focusing on effective integration of
services under the key six pillars of early childhood development (ECD). These
are maternal and child nutrition, health, hygiene, positive parenting, early
stimulation and school readiness, paired with enhanced monitoring and
evaluation systems and quality policies and guidelines, efficient and effective
coordination for all food and nutrition interventions, as well as strong
governance frameworks at both central and decentralized level.
Within
government structures, the highest-level convening body is the national early
childhood development programme (NECDP) within the Ministry of gender and
family promotion (MIGEPROF) whose mandate is to coordinate and implement
multi-sectoral nutrition specific as well as nutrition sensitive interventions
as well as early childhood development interventions. A national food and
nutrition technical working group under the NECDP provides technical oversight
and coordination for food, nutrition and WASH. Coordination mechanisms at
district have also been established to support implementation of District Plans
to Eliminate Malnutrition(DPEMs) with the goal of having sustainable community
based nutrition interventions. In his mandate to accelerate the reduction of
stunting through ECD services among other duties, the Head of Department of
Nutrition and Hygiene is the Government SUN focal point in Rwanda.
government structures, the highest-level convening body is the national early
childhood development programme (NECDP) within the Ministry of gender and
family promotion (MIGEPROF) whose mandate is to coordinate and implement
multi-sectoral nutrition specific as well as nutrition sensitive interventions
as well as early childhood development interventions. A national food and
nutrition technical working group under the NECDP provides technical oversight
and coordination for food, nutrition and WASH. Coordination mechanisms at
district have also been established to support implementation of District Plans
to Eliminate Malnutrition(DPEMs) with the goal of having sustainable community
based nutrition interventions. In his mandate to accelerate the reduction of
stunting through ECD services among other duties, the Head of Department of
Nutrition and Hygiene is the Government SUN focal point in Rwanda.
National
food and nutrition policy and strategic plan (NFNP&SP) 2013-18 were built
on several achievements that have improved the status of household nutrition
and food security in Rwanda since 2007, outlining strong multi-sectoral
strategies to address the high prevalence of child stunting and high levels of
anemia in children and women. Building on past achievements, the government is
working on further strengthening existing nutrition interventions, including
reinforcing integration of services, improving and scaling up nutrition
sensitive activities as reflected in the national strategy for transformation
and the Health Sector Specific Plan 4.
food and nutrition policy and strategic plan (NFNP&SP) 2013-18 were built
on several achievements that have improved the status of household nutrition
and food security in Rwanda since 2007, outlining strong multi-sectoral
strategies to address the high prevalence of child stunting and high levels of
anemia in children and women. Building on past achievements, the government is
working on further strengthening existing nutrition interventions, including
reinforcing integration of services, improving and scaling up nutrition
sensitive activities as reflected in the national strategy for transformation
and the Health Sector Specific Plan 4.
Justification
As
part of its new country programme, UNICEF has renewed its commitment to
accompany the government of Rwanda in its journey towards reducing the
prevalence of malnutrition and improving early childhood development outcomes
including providing financial and technical support to update the national food
and nutrition policy. Considering the complexity and scope of this task, an
international consultant is needed to undertake the assignment with the support
of a national consultant under the technical guidance of national early
childhood development programme (NECDP) and the national food and nutrition
technical working group team. Prior to the development of this policy, a rapid
in-depth strategic review for nutrition specific interventions will be
conducted to complement the existing strategic review for food and nutrition
security in Rwanda.
part of its new country programme, UNICEF has renewed its commitment to
accompany the government of Rwanda in its journey towards reducing the
prevalence of malnutrition and improving early childhood development outcomes
including providing financial and technical support to update the national food
and nutrition policy. Considering the complexity and scope of this task, an
international consultant is needed to undertake the assignment with the support
of a national consultant under the technical guidance of national early
childhood development programme (NECDP) and the national food and nutrition
technical working group team. Prior to the development of this policy, a rapid
in-depth strategic review for nutrition specific interventions will be
conducted to complement the existing strategic review for food and nutrition
security in Rwanda.
Objectives,
Purpose & Expected results
Purpose & Expected results
The
overall objective of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the
government of Rwanda through NECDP team to update the national food and
nutrition policy. The food and nutrition policy will be aligned with the
national Early Childhood Development policy and other related national policies
and strategies.
overall objective of the consultancy is to provide technical support to the
government of Rwanda through NECDP team to update the national food and
nutrition policy. The food and nutrition policy will be aligned with the
national Early Childhood Development policy and other related national policies
and strategies.
Description
of the assignment
of the assignment
Under
the guidance of NECDP, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
the guidance of NECDP, the consultant will perform the following tasks:
- Conduct
an in-depth review of current nutrition policies, strategies and
programmes to complement the existing Strategic Review for Food and
Nutrition Security in Rwanda conducted in 2017, and provide strategic
recommendations to guide the development the new policy. - Organize
consultations with government ministries, especially the Social Cluster
ministries, involved in the fight against malnutrition as well as with all
other key stakeholders in the nutrition sector to identify key high impact
interventions to be included in the new food and nutrition policy based on
lessons learnt and achievements from 2013-2018 food and nutrition policy - Draft
and finalize the updated national food and nutrition policy taking into
considerations inputs, comments and recommendations from various
stakeholders to ensure that the document is enriched through
multi-stakeholder consultations
Deliverables
Deliverables
for this assignment include:
for this assignment include:
- Report
of the in-depth review of existing nutrition policies, strategies,
programmes including identification of implementation gaps, and with
strategic recommendations to accelerate progress towards improved food and
nutrition outcomes (10 working days). - First
draft of the new food and nutrition policy (20 working days) - Second
draft of the new food and nutrition policy incorporating comments by the
nutrition stakeholders (15 working days) - Final
new food and nutrition policy validated by the National Nutrition
Technical Working Group and approved. (5 working days)
Reporting
requirements
requirements
The
consultant will prepare and submit to the chief of Nutrition the following
electronic report/document during the duration of the consultancy:
consultant will prepare and submit to the chief of Nutrition the following
electronic report/document during the duration of the consultancy:
- Report
of the in-depth review of existing nutrition policies, strategies and
programmes - Minutes
of Technical and consultative meetings
Final
new food and nutrition policy validated by the National Nutrition Technical
Working Group and approved
new food and nutrition policy validated by the National Nutrition Technical
Working Group and approved
Location
and Duration
and Duration
The
consultant will be based at UNICEF Rwanda office, in Kigali. The consultant
will work under supervision of the Nutrition section chief in UNICEF Rwanda as
well as the Coordinator of NECDP and collaborate closely with the NECDP team
and the Nutrition Technical Working Group.
consultant will be based at UNICEF Rwanda office, in Kigali. The consultant
will work under supervision of the Nutrition section chief in UNICEF Rwanda as
well as the Coordinator of NECDP and collaborate closely with the NECDP team
and the Nutrition Technical Working Group.
The
consultancy period shall be from 22nd  August to 25th October
for a total of 50 working days. The contract should be open until 25th
November to allow finalization of payment.
consultancy period shall be from 22nd  August to 25th October
for a total of 50 working days. The contract should be open until 25th
November to allow finalization of payment.
Qualification
requirements
requirements
The
candidate should possess following qualifications:
candidate should possess following qualifications:
- Education:
- Advanced
university degree in Nutrition, Public Health or related field, with
experience in nutrition policy and strategy development in the context of
developing countries.
Work
Experience:
Experience:
- At
least 8 years of professional experience in the Nutrition and/or Public
Health field; - Sound
experience in reviewing and drafting policies and/or strategies; - Previous
experience in nutrition programming in the context of developing
countries; - Knowledge
of Rwanda™s nutrition landscape is an asset.
Language:
- Fluency
in English required. Knowledge of another UN language (preferably French)
or Kinyarwanda is and asset.
Technical
Competencies required:
Competencies required:
- Strong
analytical and problem solving skills, excellent written and oral
communication skills; effective organizational skills; high drive for
results; high commitment; teamwork and strong interpersonal and
intercultural skills. Computer literacy especially with Excel and database
management.
Evaluation
process and methods
process and methods
The
best candidate will be evaluated and selected based on the best fit on most of
the qualifications outlines above. The most suitable candidates may be invited
for an oral or written interview or both.
best candidate will be evaluated and selected based on the best fit on most of
the qualifications outlines above. The most suitable candidates may be invited
for an oral or written interview or both.
The
Technical Evaluation is weighted at 75% and 25 % for the Financial proposal (ie
monthly rate).
Technical Evaluation is weighted at 75% and 25 % for the Financial proposal (ie
monthly rate).
Administrative
issues
issues
- Under
the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and
fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or
public holidays. - Consultants
are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remunerations must be within
the contract agreement. - The
transport within Kigali will be covered by the Consultant, while the
transport of field will be provided by UNICEF. - No
contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the
consultant.
The
consultant will be required to sign the health statement for consultants /
individual contractors prior to taking up the assignment.
consultant will be required to sign the health statement for consultants /
individual contractors prior to taking up the assignment.
Project
management
management
The
consultant will work from UNICEF under supervision of the Nutrition section
chief in UNICEF Rwanda as well as the Coordinator of NECDP and collaborate
closely with the NECDP team and the Nutrition Technical Working Group.
consultant will work from UNICEF under supervision of the Nutrition section
chief in UNICEF Rwanda as well as the Coordinator of NECDP and collaborate
closely with the NECDP team and the Nutrition Technical Working Group.
Payment
Schedule
Schedule
- The
schedule of payments should be approved by the relevant authorized
official at the planning stage.
- All
payments will be linked to performance and deliverables as stipulated in
the ToR and as regulated by UNICEF rules and regulations governing
managements of SSAs.
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of the organization.
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of the organization.
Remarks:
Mobility
is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an
underlying premise of the international civil service.
is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an
underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the
selection process.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the
selection process.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates are required to click here to apply
candidates are required to click here to apply
Application close: Oct 10 2018 South Africa Standard Time
