TOR'S for the Post of Program / Technical Consultant`
Terms of Reference
Technical/ Programme Consultant Support to SUN Secretariat
Planning and development Department AJ&K
- Background/ Context of the Technical Assistance Requirement
In 2010, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement was launched globally to support national leadership and collective action to scale up nutrition. The Government of Pakistan joined the SUN Movement in 2013. The inter-sectorial SUN platform convenes under the leadership of the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform/ Planning Commission at the federal level. The Chief Nutrition Planning and Commission acts as the SUN Focal Person in Pakistan. The Ministry of Health Services, Regulations Coordination play a key role focusing on nutrition specific and sensitive interventions. The Ministry of Food Security and Research supports household food security efforts, working towards an improved diet through improved access and utilization of foods. The water and sanitation sector is a key contributor to aim for improved access to water, improved sanitary and hygiene practices as a key prevent infectious diseases, a significant contributor to high levels of malnutrition. In a similar way, the education and social protection and women and development are crucial as well.
SUN supportive networks in Pakistan include, the donors, UN (UNICEF, FAO, WHO, WFP) and CSO, Research & Academia and the Business Networks are intended to technically support scaling up nutrition, support the policy ad strategy dialogue, and provide technical and financial assistance and facilitate key and cost effective interventions, support research and evidence generation. The networks of UN, Donors, business & CSA have been established whereas research and academia network will be established very soon.
For the effective coordination for all these networks and SUN/ ECD related activities, it is critical to strengthen the SUN secretariat at national level and to establish SUN Units at provincial levels with optimal technical and financial resources to ensure effective coordination among different sectors. The SUN Secretariat at P&DD AJK is also secretariat for the Early Child Development activities. In Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K), the state level SUN Unit will be established at the P&DD (Planning and Development department).
2. Goal/ Objectives
- To ensure coordination among the SUN networks, provincial government, departments and the stakeholders through the provision of technical support and assistance.
- Technically support the development of relevant inter-sectoral policy framework and legislative instruments for the scaling up nutrition in AJ&K.
- To prepare draft reports/ documents.
- To support preparation of sector specific action plan for nutrition.
- To support the activities of the Early Child Developments in AJK.
3. Activities and Tasks/ Work Relationship
Under the direct supervision of the AJ&K P&DD Nutrition Focal person, provide support in the implementation of the activities under SUN initiative including UNICEF supported activities in Nutrition programming in AJ&K.
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4. Proposed Fee schedule
PKR. 300000/ per month.
5. Time Frame
Unlimited as per availability of funds from the donor organization (UNICEF)
6. Supervisor
Secretary P&DD, AJ&K / Chief Health P&DD AJK
7. Qualification, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in community health, community medicine, public health nutrition, social science, or other relevant discipline, preferably with master’s degree in nutrition and/ or public health.
- At least 5-7 years’ experience on nutrition related context.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Creative thinking, drive for results and strong commitments.
- Good inter-personal relationship skills even in diverse work environment.
- Ability to work in a team
- Computer skills including word-processing, spread sheets etc.