The Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW), with support from its partners has commissioned an assignment to conduct an
assessment of the Zimbabwean nutrition surveillance system. The Ministry therefore seeks the services of a consultant to Conduct an
assessment of the nutrition surveillance system in terms of national policy, objectives, tools existing tor the collection, analysis,
diffusion, and utilization of nutrition data, indicators sought, co-ordination, centralization of all nutrition surveillance data, but also in
terms of the actual needs with the objective of putting in place a functional and efficient nutrition surveillance system capable
offacilitating rapid decisions.
Duration: 8 weeks
Time line for the consultancy: September 2013 to October 2013
PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY:
The General objective of the consultancy is to identity ways of strengthening the nutrition surveillance system in Zimbabwe with a
focus on improving quality, efficiency, collection, analysis and dissemination of surveillance data. The system should be able to serve
as a basis tor the monitoring the outcome of nutrition programs that arc being and planned to be undertaken within the framework
the multi-sectoral food and nutrition policy.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT:
Have a university degree (at minimum, a Master's degree) in one of the following disciplines (Nutrition, Public Health)
Have-at least 5 years professional experience in health/nutrition or food security assessments
Have excellent communication, analytic, and report-writing skills
Be available immediately
A good understanding of the national health and nutrition policies and strategic direction and an experience in working with other SUN
partners would be advantageous
Technical Skills and Experience:
Excellent management and coordination skills
In-depth knowledge of food and nutrition issues in the country
Knowledge of Public Health as it relates to food and nutrition issues
Excellent management and co-ordination skills
Excellent data collection tools development
Excellent data management skills and use of appropriate analysis software and methods
Excellent statistical analytical skills(meta analysis)
Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including government institutions, UN agencies and local technical partners.
Previous experience in data collection in the area of food and nutrition security or health
Analytical, methodical and precise style writing
Excellent command of English required
Fluency in local languages (Shona, Ndebele) would be considered a strong asset
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested Consultants should send their applications clearly marked Consultancy to Review Nutrition and Food Security Data which
should include a CV, with relevant experience, and cover letter. Detailed TOR's will be availed to shortlisted candidates. Applications
must be submitted to !he following address by 7th September, 2013 to; recruitment[at]who.int or by hand to; The WHO
Representative Cnr. Enterprise and Glenara Avenue, P.O. Box CY 348, Causeway, Zimbabwe. together with a detailed Curriculum
Vitae.
