International Nutrition & ECD Consultant (6‑month contract)

About the role

UNICEF Yemen seeks an experienced consultant to develop a National Multisectoral Early Childhood Development (ECD) Strategy aligned with the Nurturing Care Framework and relevant SDG targets. The assignment will support action planning, monitoring, and evaluation to integrate ECD services within nutrition and health platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an evidence‑based, context‑appropriate National Multisectoral ECD Strategy and accompanying action plan.
• Design a monitoring and evaluation framework to track implementation, institutionalisation, and outcomes of integrated ECD services.
• Facilitate high‑level stakeholder workshops with UN agencies, ministries, and multi‑sectoral clusters.
• Provide technical guidance on applying the Nurturing Care Framework and on quantitative/qualitative intervention studies.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD) in Child Development, Public Health, Nutrition, Education, Social Sciences or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive international experience developing multisectoral ECD policies and strategies in fragile or emergency contexts.
• Proven coordination experience with UN agencies, ministries of health, and multi‑sectoral clusters.
• Fluency in English; operational command of Arabic is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• High proficiency in applying the Nurturing Care Framework.
• Experience overseeing quantitative and qualitative intervention studies.
• Strong analytical skills for nutrition and ECD outcome analysis.
• Expertise in developing operational frameworks, theories of change, and M&E systems.