Consultants: Assessment of Sectoral Policies to Determine Nutrition Sensitivity at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Consultancy: Assessment of Sectoral Policies to Determine Nutrition Sensitivity

Job Code: #823701
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description

Consultancy Purpose:

• The purpose of is to support the assessment of sectorial policies in identified relevant MDAs for their nutrition sensitivity, existing gaps in the policy and ways and means of bridging the gaps.

Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Conduct an analysis of sectoral policies and plans to determine nutrition sensitivity
• Review the institutional arrangement within the MDAs that will support the delivery of nutrition sensitive intervention
• Identify the scope of nutrition sensitive interventions being implemented or that can be implemented in the relevant Ministries, departments and agencies
• Identify current and required capacity of the MDAs to design and implement nutrition sensitive programmes
• Identify current funding sources or possibilities for the MDAs to implement nutrition sensitive programmes
• Highlight recommendation that will support the advocacy and policy stream of work for WINNN project

Requirements

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced University Degree in Public Health , social science or relevant qualifications
• At least 7 years experience of progressive responsible professional work at the national and international levels on public policies and plans
• Demonstrable skills and capacity to conduct science and social science research
• Extensive experience and skills in Nigeria Primary Health Care System
• Substantive overall understanding of nutrition in Nigeria
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Good report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience of similar work.
• Submit samples of reports of previous work and reference from previous clients
• The estimated time frame for the consultancy is 30days.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

How to Apply
Qualified and Interested candidate should send their CV's and cover letter to: [email protected] explaining why you are suitable to Nigeria.

Note: State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.