Recruitment of a Consultant for the Development of the Infant and Young Child Feeding... Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Chad

Summary : Recruitment of a Consultant for the Development of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Strategy (IYCF) Scaling Up Plan and the Implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (IHAB)

Deadline : 27 Jun 2018

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 24194280

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : United Nations Secretariat

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
Route de l'Aeroport N'Djaména BP. 1146 N'Djaména Tel: +235-2251.89.89 Fax: (235) 2251.74.65
Chad
Email :ndjamena@unicef.org
URL :http://www.unicef.org/

Tender Details

Tenders are invited for Recruitment of a Consultant for the development of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Strategy (IYCF) scaling up plan and the implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (IHAB), N'Djamena-Chad (70 days).

In order to accelerate behavior change in young children's feeding practices in Chad, a National Strategy for IYCF was developed in 2016 and adopted in 2017. Among other effective interventions, this Strategy highlights the implementation of the BFHI to improve breastfeeding practices in the country, including early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months. Improving practices related to infant and young child feeding is essential to protect them from the vicious cycle of infections - malnutrition.

For example, UNICEF Chad supports the Government by participating in the joint response to combat malnutrition and improve child survival. This consultancy is part of the support provided to the Ministry of Health of Chad through the Directorate of Nutrition and Food Technology.

objectives:

The general objective of this consultancy is to provide Chad with a plan for scaling up this strategy as well as an implementation plan for the BFHI within Chadian health structures.

Description of tasks:

The consultant will be responsible for:

· Develop a plan for scaling up the IYCF strategy,

· Use a participatory approach to validate the IYCF passage plan,

· Document the bottlenecks and lessons learned from the IHAB in Chad,

· Adapt the new UNICEF / WHO guidelines for the implementation of the BFHI in Chad

· Develop a scaling plan for the BFHI.

Methodology:

Under the supervision of the UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, the consultant will work closely with the Directorate of Nutrition and Food Technology of the Ministry of Public Health (DNTA) and the UNICEF Nutrition Unit. . The process will be participatory by involving the technical committee that will be set up under the lead of the DNTA. The consultant will be responsible for:

· Write the plan for scaling up the IYCF strategy taking into account national strategic orientations and the country's commitment to infant and young child feeding

· Document the experience of the IHAB in Chad;

· Lead the development process of the implementation plan of the BFHI by integrating the new global guidelines in this area;

· Submit drafts of documents for validation by the Technical Committee;

· Organize workshops and meetings with partners to gather input throughout the strategy development process

· Write the final report of the consultancy

Candidate profile:

· Holds at least a Master's degree in Nutrition, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical and / or Paramedic Sciences

· At least 10 years of proven experience in planning and implementing programs to promote infant and young child feeding

· Proven experience in the development of strategic documents in the field of nutrition.

· Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment

· Ability to work independently

· Recognized quality in communication and writing documents / presentations in French

The skills are available on the link below:

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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 part of the organization.

HOW TO APPLY:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all over the world. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=513726

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