National Nutrition Governance and Coordination Consultant (remote with travel, 12 months) – UNICEF

Description: UNICEF is looking for a National Nutrition Governance and Coordination Consultant (remote with travel, 12 months). The National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN) 2026-2030 sets up a strengthened accountability and coordination framework for multisectoral nutrition governance, joint planning, implementation monitoring, reporting and adaptive management at national and subnational levels. The consultant will support the National Nutrition Committee (NNC) Secretariat through quarterly coordination support, monitoring of NPAN implementation, facilitation of evidence-based planning and review processes, and capacity strengthening of Provincial Nutrition Committees in priority provinces. Minimum requirements: - Education: advanced university degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Systems Management, Development Planning, Public Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field. - Experience: minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience; experience supporting government-led nutrition programmes or multisectoral coordination mechanisms; strategic planning, work planning, monitoring and evaluation; supporting subnational planning and implementation; facilitating multisectoral consultations and review meetings; working with government institutions in Lao PDR. - Languages: excellent written and spoken English and Lao. - Skills: analytical and report-writing, facilitation and coordination, stakeholder engagement and capacity building. - Desirable: previous experience with UNICEF, nutrition coordination mechanisms or national nutrition plans. How to apply: through the UNICEF online recruitment portal (TMS) with an up-to-date profile and CV, a cover letter and a separate financial proposal in the UNICEF template. UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of recruitment. Apply by 5 November 2026.

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