Assessment of Implementation of Simplified Protocols for Management of Wasting

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Description

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• Review of national documents on wasting, including the guideline on the simplified protocols.
• Review of provincial nutrition program and supply approach towards simplified approach, recording and reporting, community engagement and capacity.
• Consultations with stakeholders at national and provincial/regional level on the simplified protocols implementation methodology, findings, bottle necks and way forward
• Design the study protocol in consultation with UNCIEF including design, methods, workplan, timelines and data collection tools.

• Developing in-depth assessment phase, Conducting the assessment as proposed and agreed in the methodology and study design.
• Visit provinces and regions as per itinerary to document the field findings and experiences.
• Analysis:
• Data/ Information Analysis and finalizing the study document
• Review and comments by UNICEF Staff

• Final report including comments by UNICEF

• Inception report including findings from stakeholders’ consultation;
• Study Protocol, design, methodology, work plan and data collection tool;
• Assessment plan Documentation of field work including excel files, transcripts etc.
• Submission of draft report on key findings from the Desk review, consultation, and assessment phase;
• Final report submitted
• Best practices and lessons learned documented
• Recommendations and way forward documented

• University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree preferably a post graduate university degree in Public Health Nutrition, Child Development
• Minimum 05 years of relevant experience in nutrition, and development sector with specific experiences in conducting studies and assessment.
• Proven ability to write briefs, concept notes, nutrition updates, reports.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

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