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Save the Children recruits 01 SMART NUTRITION SURVEY CONSULTANT

Save the Children recruits 01 SMART NUTRITION SURVEY CONSULTANT

Nutrition survey using SMART Methodology Consultancy
Background
Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.  Today, SC is working in 20 states focusing on child survival, education and protecting children in both development and humanitarian contexts. The humanitarian response started in 2014 with Save the Children among one of the first responders to the conflict.
The ongoing conflict in the North East continues to increase population displacements, restrict income generating opportunities, limit trade flows and escalate food prices. As a result of the reduced food availability and access, local and IDP populations in worst-affected areas of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states continue to experience food gaps, in line with crisis (IPC Phase 4) acute food insecurity, with an estimated 4.6M people in Phase 3-5 (Cadre Harmonizé (CH) Analysis).
Survey Methodology
The consultant/s will prepare and conduct a SMART survey in Borno state. He/she will develop and design survey tools using SMART Methodology i.e. sampling procedure, sample size for anthropometric data, selection of households and children, training and supervision of teams during data collection, generally he/she assume overall responsibility of carrying out the survey.
Specific Objectives of the Consultancy
To determine prevalence of Malnutrition (acute malnutrition, chronic malnutrition, underweight, overweight and obesity) among children 6-59 months in the target population
To assess retrospective morbidity among children under 5 in the target population
To assess retrospective mortality (Crude Mortality and U5 Mortality rates) over 3 months’ recall period among target populations.
To estimate measles vaccination and Vitamin A supplementation coverage in the target population.
To assess IYCF practices among the households with children under two years of age in the target population
To estimate the prevalence of malnutrition in women of reproductive age in the target population
To establish recommendations on actions to address identified gaps, to support planning, advocacy, decision making and monitoring.
Scope of Work
Develop and design SMART survey protocol, including sample size estimation, population size, clustering of the villages etc., and validate contextual tools using the SMART methodology
Train the SMART data collection teams and data clerks (including field testing)
Organize survey: Ensure accurate data collection at field level. Ensure adequate supervision and coordination of the survey teams in the field and collect relevant reference materials for report writing
Be responsible for data cleaning and analysis using appropriate software i.e. Epi Info, SPSS, ENA for SMART
Prepare a draft SMART survey report for review by SCI, ensuring that the assessment is comprehensive and includes all relevant indicators
Prepare a final report including background, methodology, results, limitations, conclusions and recommendations incorporating feedback from SCI staff on the draft report and Nutrition Information Management working group for validation.
Reporting:
The preliminary assessment report will be sent to the SCI within 3 days of completion of data collection; the consultant will present preliminary findings of the survey to SCI, and SCI team will upon review, send it to the nutrition cluster and or Inter Agency Working Group for validation purpose.
The consultant will lead in the presentation of the survey summary before the Nutrition sector/ Inter Agency Working Group members. The final report, incorporating all comments and inputs received, will be submitted to SCI within 5 days after validation of the preliminary report.
The consultant is expected to provide (Required Deliverables):
Inception report explaining the methodology, sample size calculation and means of analyses following the sector guideline.
Final nutrition survey Methodology (agreed following consultant selection).
Power point presentation of preliminary findings.
A preliminary and final survey report.
An Itemized price quotation for consultancy fee (Exclusive of international and domestic travel expenses which will be provided separately by SCI)
 Time Frame and Work Schedule
The duration of the consultancy will be 30 days. The start date will be the date indicated in the Contract. See here bellow the survey schedule;
Travel days: 1 days
Preparation of survey protocols, developing tools and collection of secondary data: 5 days
Training and pre-testing of SCI staff and Survey enumerators: 5 days
Data collection and entry: 10 days
Analysis and Submission of Preliminary Report:3 days
Develop and submit final Report: 5 days
Total: 30 days
General Conditions of the Consultancy
SCI will provide accommodation for the consultant in team guest house
Meals and other incidentals will be the responsibility of the consultant while in the primary location of the consultancy
Payment of per diem for the period of Consultancy (Where it applicable) will be in apply  SCI perdiem policies
The consultant will conduct his/her work using his/her own computer equipment.
Other miscellaneous costs directly related to the task that can include photocopying of questionnaires etc. shall be covered by SCI. Any cost needs to have prior approval from SCI.
The movement of the consultant and team to and from the field will be facilitated by SCI.
SCI will provide survey enumerators, translators as may be required.
The cost related to travel from/ to Field of the survey teams will be covered by SCI.
Payments will be paid in three instalments: First instalment 30% paid upon finalisation of inception report; 30% paid upon submission of first full draft of the report; the remaining 40% paid upon validation of the report by the Nutrition Sector/Inter Agency Working Groups.
 Profile of the Consultant
Education:
Post graduate Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or related discipline.
Qualified and experienced consultant with Health and Nutrition background in surveys and assessments using SMART methodology.
Work Experience:
Led at least 2 SMART Surveys (reports to be presented as evidence)
Experience working in conflict-affected areas
Languages:
Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.
Technical Competencies:
The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must know SMART survey methodology and ENA for SMART, SPSS, Epi/ENA or Epi Info software.
Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.
Willingness to travel extensively and work under pressure & meeting deadlines
Ability to work in a multicultural and inter-sectoral environment.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team with the other team members.
Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise others to achieve a common goal.
Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort
The candidate must present an approved final report of the most recent SMART survey that he or she has conducted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications (CV, and technical proposal detailing survey methodology, work plan and budget).
Copies of relevant previous evaluation reports (to be kept confidential)
THE ORGANISATION
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better health care, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all our personnel and programmes are absolutely safe for children.
We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children are allowed to join our organization and all candidates will, therefore, be subject to this scrutiny.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
Closing date: 29 May 2019 – 22:59 UTC
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Department: Programme Operations
Type: Fixed-term contract
Schedule: Full-time

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