Country: Myanmar
Closing date: 05 Sep 2017
ToR national consultant for USI 2017-2018.docx;EOI_USI National Consultant.doc
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Purpose of the Assignment
General Objectives:
The overall purpose of this consultancy is to support Government in finalizing, costing and implementing the new five-year national strategy and work plan for the IDDE program (Iodine Deficiency Disorder Elimination).
Specific objectives:
Assignment Tasks andExpected Deliverables
1. Conduct analysis of current Government systems and readiness for strengthening USI
End Product:
Deadline: Sept 30, 2017
2. Support Government in costing and finalising new five year strategic plan for IDDE
End Product:
Deadline: Oct 31, 2017
3. Strengthen salt monitoring and enforcement (factory/production levels and retail, import levels)
End Product:
At least one meeting of new CCEIDD committee is conducted with meeting minutes available translated in English
Deadline: Nov 30, 2017
4.Strengthen capacity of FDA to adopt its new role in IDDE/USI
End Product:
Deadline: Dec 31, 2017
5. Strengthen PIRF (Potassium Iodate Revolving Fund)
End Product:
Deadline: Jan 31, 2018
6. Strengthen salt legislation at national and sub-national
End Product:
Deadline: Feb 28, 2018
7. Strengthen salt legislation at sub-national level
End Product:
Deadline: April 10, 2018
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Education and years of relevant experience
The following personal skills are required:
Competencies of Successful Candidate
To view our competency framework, please click here.
Selection Process
Interested candidates are requested to apply on-line and attach a completed Expression of Interest (attached to the advertisement) with an updated CV.
The consultant will be identified by UNICEF based on a competitive selection process, taking into account the candidate’s sound understanding and experience working in Myanmar Government systems and sub-national structures, in particular expertise on salt iodisation and legislation, and immediate availability given the planned timeline of Government for strengthening USI.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=506782