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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, change

In the 1970s UNICEF established presence in Yemen to respond to the urgent needs of children in the poorest country in the Middle East. In 1991, Yemen ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and it was enacted immediately.  Since then the country has been making steady progress for children until it plunged into a brutal conflict in 2015 but even before that, Yemen needed large amounts of humanitarian assistance.

In collaboration with local authorities, non-governmental organizations and community partners, UNICEF is working in all the governorates in Yemen to respond to the needs of children throughout the country with a continuum of services to help children survive and grow to their full potential through the following programmes: Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Basic Education, and Child protection.

For more on our work in Yemen, please visit our website: https://www.unicef.org/yemen/

How can you make a difference? 

The consultancy's objective is to review, align and revise the current Yemen guidelines (2013) with the most recent WHO guidelines (2023) on the treatment of severe wasting with and without complications, moderate wasting as well as the prevention of wasting.  The consultant’s activities will be in the IRG and the consultant will work with stakeholders in the IRG.

Primary Objective:

The primary objective of this consultancy is to adapt and align Yemen's National CMAM Guidelines with the latest WHO guidelines/recommendation on the prevention and management of wasting and nutritional oedema working closely with the multi-stakeholder Taskforce.

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The specific objectives of this consultancy include:

• Reviewing the current National CMAM Guidelines and identifying gaps and areas for alignment with the new WHO guidelines/recommendations.
• Ensure extensive and inclusive consultation with all relevant stakeholders in the internationally recognized government (IRG) are to obtain their acceptance and support in revising and adopting the latest WHO recommendations.
• Updating and revising the National CMAM Guidelines to incorporate the latest WHO recommendations on the management of wasting and nutritional oedema.
• Ensuring that the revised guidelines are comprehensive, evidence-based, and contextually appropriate for Yemen.
• Develop a comprehensive training package aligned with the draft revised guidelines.
• Develop the program design for the field-testing of the draft revised CMAM guidelines, incorporating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the roll-out of the field-testing.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to assess the effectiveness and impact of the pilot program.

To view the specific tasks and the required deliverables, scope of the work and full details of the job profile, hold CTRL & double-click on the following link:  Terms of Reference for the Interntional consultant for Nutrition CMAM guidelines.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Education:

• Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, medicine, or a related field.

Experience & Knowledge:

• At least 7 years of senior level experience in leading national level engagement of government agencies, stakeholders, decentralized planning and working with development partners and networks on decentralized services
• Expertise in nutrition programming, particularly in the management of wasting and nutritional oedema is an advantage.
• Experience in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination of Nutrition in Emergencies projects and Programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of international guidelines and best practices related to nutrition and child health, with specific familiarity with WHO guidelines on wasting.
• Experience in developing national nutrition guidelines and a solid knowledge of the CMAM approach and/or practice.
• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL), including assessing effectiveness of guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting guideline reviews, gap analyses, and developing technical documents for the nutrition sector.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Previous experience working in Yemen or similar contexts would be an asset.
• Experience with working with UN Agencies, NGOs and governments.

Language:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage.

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please visit  here. 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:  

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures; and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 
• The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programmme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts. 
• Candidates are required to provide an all-inclusive fee proposal (in U.S.D) as part of their application. It is better to attach a table which shall include fees for the deliverables, living allowance, accommodation, and travel cost.
• Candidates are required to provide a technical proposal as part of their application. The technical proposal might include highlights on the below points:
• Background information that includes an interpretation and understanding of the terms of reference.
• Methodology and approach outlining a clear conceptual and analytical framework for the work to be undertaken.
• Proposed work plan outlining clear timeframe and logical steps in conducting the assignment.
• Name and brief background of the vendor/consultant, including existing experience and expertise that will be of benefit to the proposed assignment.
• Names and contact information of referees for the 3 most recent and relevant projects