National Nutrition Consultant – Lumbini Province, Nutrition section, 10 months, Bhalubang, Dang, Nepal, (Open for Nepali nationals only) Req#592838

Under the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) 2023–2027, UNICEF is providing technical support to the Government of Nepal to strengthen implementation of quality nutrition services under the Multi-Sector Nutrition Plan III (MSNP‑III) for 2023–2030. Led by the National Planning Commission, MSNP‑III builds on earlier achievements and aligns with global commitments including SDG 2030. Approved on 1 February 2024, MSNP‑III is supported by the European Union with €23 million in budgetary and complementary assistance for 2024–2026, with UNICEF playing a critical role in meeting Disbursement Linked Indicators and scaling priority nutrition interventions. This consultancy supports Lumbini Province to improve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming through stronger governance, institutional capacity, coordination, evidence-based planning, and resource mobilization.

The consultant will assist provincial and local governments to integrate MSNP priorities into plans and budgets, strengthen service delivery and monitoring systems, promote social and behavioural change, build partnerships, and enhance accountability to improve nutrition outcomes for vulnerable populations.