UNICEF INDONESIA
Posting date 16 February 2015
UNICEF
Indonesia welcomes applications from qualified candidates for the term
of reference below. Interested applicants should submit electronically
their application letter, complete curriculum vitae, updated P11 form accompanied by copy of university degree and/or any other relevant certificates addressed to:
jakartahr@unicef.org
(Please quote the reference number to which you are applying for in the subject line:
VR-15-003 National Consultant: Senior Consultant for management of PKH Nutrition project)
Closing date: 27 February 2015
UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious and
ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply
to become a part of our organization.
VACANCY REFERENCE: 15-003
Title: National Consultant: Management of PKH Nutrition project
Type of Contract: SSA (Special Service Agreement)
Duty Station: Jakarta
Duration: 11 months from March 2015
Please indicate the total expected monthly/lump sum fees. Application without proposed fee may not be considered.
BACKGROUND:
Since
2012, UNICEF has been providing technical assistance to BAPPENAS, MoH,
MoSA and TN2PK in piloting PKH Prestasi in Brebes, Central Java, to
improve nutrition outcomes for PKH beneficiaries by strengthening the
access to and quality of nutrition-related services for PKH
beneficiaries. This includes the counselling of mothers and other
caregivers on maternal nutrition and infant and young child feeding
(IYCF) at health centres (Puskesmas), integrated health posts (Posyandu)
and in the community; the provision of micronutrients to pregnant
mothers and children aged 6-23 months; as well as monthly Family
Development Sessions to strengthen mothers’ knowledge on child health
and nutrition and encourage good child care practices.
An SMS-based
feedback and complaint mechanisms for beneficiaries will be introduced
in 2015 to strengthen the accountability of PKH facilitators. In
addition, the programme includes a component of awareness raising among
religious leaders and journalists. During 2015 the programme will be
implemented and evaluated.
WORK ASSIGNMENT:
In
brief, the consultant will provide monitoring and supervision of all
aspects of PKH Prestasi Implementation and evaluation in close
collaboration with the PKH Prestasi Steering Committee. The consultant
will provide continuous support to the coordination of the programme at
national and district level. The consultant will provide regular
progress updates according to the agreed workplan.
IDEAL PROFILE OF THE CONSULTANT:
- Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Social Policy, Public Health, international development, development economics or related subjects.
- Research, analytical, monitoring and evaluation capacity.
- Strong project management and facilitation skills.
- Prior experience in management, including field experience.
- Knowledge in public health, nutrition and/or social protection is an advantage.
- Good understanding of public policy and governance at subnational level.
- Strong writing skills.
- Working knowledge of English and good communication skills.
The full TOR for this consultancy can be accessed at the following link: HERE
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