National Consultant – Urban Nutrition Impact Assessment (Sudan)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a National Consultant to lead a five‑month assessment of how conflict affects urban nutrition in selected cities of Sudan. The consultant will work remotely with periodic travel to field sites, generating evidence to improve nutrition services for children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of nutrition service access, coverage, utilization, and quality in conflict‑affected urban and peri‑urban areas.
• Apply qualitative and operational research methods, including desk reviews, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, facility observations, and stakeholder consultations.
• Identify systemic bottlenecks, evaluate service appropriateness, and propose multi‑sectoral integration opportunities.
• Produce a detailed report with actionable programmatic recommendations for UNICEF and partners.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Nutrition, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Six to eight years of research experience in humanitarian contexts, preferably in Sudan or similar settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in health and nutrition information systems and previous assessments in challenging environments.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Qualitative research
• Qualitative analysis
• Report writing
• Stakeholder facilitation and coordination
• Health and nutrition information systems

What we offer

• Five‑month fixed‑term consultancy
• Home‑based work with travel to Sudanese field sites
• Competitive remuneration package