National Consultant, National MIYCN Guidelines – UNICEF, Vientiane (6 months)

Description: UNICEF is recruiting a National Consultant to support the development of the National Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) Guidelines in Lao PDR. Duration: 6 months, Vientiane (remote, no travel required). The consultant will support the guideline development process with technical and coordination assistance to the Ministry of Health, UNICEF and the international consultant: facilitating stakeholder engagement, coordinating meetings and consultations with the national guideline development task force, compiling and reviewing national policies, guidelines and evidence, organising technical review meetings and validation workshops, documenting feedback, and helping finalise the guideline documents. Minimum requirements: - Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition, public health, medicine or a related field. - Experience: at least 8 years in maternal, infant and young child nutrition, including guideline development or revision; experience working with governments and UN agencies in Lao PDR. - Skills: strong knowledge of WHO/UNICEF MIYCN guidance; facilitation, writing and coordination; ability to work independently. - Languages: excellent English and Lao, oral and written. To apply: via UNICEF's online recruitment portal (TMS) with an up-to-date profile and CV, a cover letter and a separate financial proposal in UNICEF's template. Apply by 10 November 2026.

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