Summary:

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultancy: Nutrition & Child Development Consultant for a duration of 22 months, with the work conducted home-based. The focus of this consultancy is on nutrition and child development in Lebanon, particularly addressing the triple burden of malnutrition (stunting, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity) among children and adolescents. The goal is to improve child nutrition and development, especially in the context of the protracted refugee and economic crisis in Lebanon.

Deadline: 29 Feb 2024 Middle East Standard Time

Sponsor:

UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, sponsors this consultancy. UNICEF works across 190 countries and territories to improve the lives of children, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In Lebanon, UNICEF aims to promote disability mainstreaming and ensure equal participation for persons with disabilities.

Fees:

Specific fee details are not provided in the available information.

Location:

The consultancy is home-based, but the focus is on Lebanon, particularly addressing the nutrition and child development challenges in the country.

Aims:

The aim of this consultancy is to prevent maternal and child malnutrition in all its forms across the life cycle. It involves early detection and treatment of children suffering from life-threatening malnutrition, with a focus on improving dietary patterns, care, and overall nutrition for vulnerable children in Lebanon.