Nutrition Policy Consultant- UNV

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JOB TITLE: Nutrition Policy Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: UNV Expert

DUTY STATION :Cairo Egypt

DURATION: 12 months

BACKGROUND

The World Food Programme (WFP) Egypt Country Office is implementing its Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2028 which supports the Government of Egypt in advancing food security nutrition human capital development and resilient food systems in alignment with Egypt Vision 2030 the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national development priorities including the National and Food Strategy and the National Food and Nutrition systems operational plan.

Under the CSP the Nutrition Unit provides strategic and technical leadership across a growing portfolio that includes nutrition-sensitive social protection food systems transformation nutrition data mainstreaming and strengthening policy advocacy and institutional capacity strengthening. Key initiatives include the First 1000 Days Programme Fill the Nutrient Gap (FNG) analysis Cost of Diet study food systems analytics and nutrition integration within national social protection health and food security programmes.

To support the expansion of this portfolio and strengthen continued engagement with government counterparts and technical partners WFP seeks a highly qualified national consultant to provide technical expertise and strategic follow-up across priority nutrition and food systems initiatives.

PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The consultant will provide technical support to the Nutrition Unit in the implementation coordination and follow-up of strategic nutrition food systems and nutrition data mainstreaming and capacity strengthening initiatives. The role will lead technical follow-up and quality assurance for nutrition analytical work and knowledge management across the portfolioincluding Cost of Diet Fill the Nutrient Gap operational research evaluations case studies policy briefs donor reports and strategic publications while strengthening the integration of nutrition across WFP programmes and translating evidence into actionable programme recommendations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Technical support for nutrition data analytics and mainstreaming:

. Support the implementation quality assurance and follow-up of nutrition and food systems assessments including dietary consumption studies Cost of Diet analyses Fill the Nutrient Gap assessments food systems analyses and related research initiatives.

. Contribute to the review and follow up on the development of technical reports policy briefs presentations and knowledge products designed by the head of unit.

2. Support the nutrition units plan for government institutional capacity strengthening

. Provide day-to-day technical guidance to government counterparts and technical working groups to follow up on the integration of nutrition within food systems social protection and other sectors as per the strategic priorities of the unit plans

.Support the development and implementation of institutional capacity strengthening initiatives technical guidance training materials and knowledge-sharing activities with relevant ministries and national institutions.

3. Support nutrition integration

Support the integration of nutrition across WFP programme portfolios including social protection food systems school meals and resilience programming.

Contribute technical inputs to concept notes project proposals partnership initiatives operational guidance and strategic planning processes.

4. Support coordination of nutrition activities in rlof nutrition governance

Support the implementation of plans in coordination with the food and nutrition systems committee and coordinate with government institutions UN agencies academia and other stakeholders to ensure timely implementation and delivery of agreed outputs.

5. Knowledge management reporting and advocacy

Support documentation of lessons learned best practices and evidence for policy dialogue and advocacy.

Prepare high-quality technical briefs meeting summaries presentations and reports for senior management government partners donors and external stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant will contribute to:

1- Technical reports and analytical products from nutrition and food systems assessments.

2- Capacity strengthening plans training materials and technical guidance documents.

3- Policy briefs presentations and advocacy materials.

4- Timely tracking and completion of agreed workplans and strategic deliverables.

5- High-quality stakeholder coordination and technical meetings outputs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Nutrition Public Health Food Policy Food Systems Economics Social Protection Development Studies or a related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nutrition food security social protection public health food systems research or policy analysis.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong analytical writing coordination and stakeholder engagement skills

Desired Experience for Entry into the Role

Demonstrated experience supporting government institutions and multi-stakeholder platforms. Experience in quantitative and qualitative assessments data interpretation and evidence-based policy development.

Language :

Excellent command of English and Arabic.

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