UNICEF Contracts for Nutrition Surveys

UNICEF Contracts for Nutrition Surveys using SMART Methods

Several countries in West and Central Africa will conduct nutrition surveys
with  SMART  methods  between  June  and  September  2010.  Francophone and
Anglophone survey consultants experienced with survey and SMART methods are
needed to coordinate the survey planning and implementation.

TASKS
The  contracts will be for the implementation of a national or sub-national
nutrition  survey representative on the regional level. Survey coordination
will  be  completed in collaboration with the national technical committee.
Following SMART methods, standardization of anthropometrists, data entry in
the  field  and intensive supervision on data quality will be required. The
responsibilities of the consultant will include development/finalization of
the  survey  protocol, budget, timeline, sampling, training, field-testing,
data  collection,  supervision,  data  entry,  report  and  presentation of
results (10 weeks).

REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
- Post graduate degree in public health nutrition or other related fields;
- Experience with nutrition surveys and SMART methods;
- Good research, survey/evaluation report writing skills;
- Good understanding of malnutrition related issues;
- Excellent skills in statistical analysis tools/software;
- Fluency in English or French

For all interested candidates, please send personal CV to Robert Johnston
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