Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 28 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Nutrition Expert Consultant for Foundations for Learning Project

Background
About Aga Khan Foundation (AKF): The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), established by his Highness the Aga Khan in 1967, is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a global leader in poverty alleviation efforts. AKDN’s comprehensive approach includes long-term investments, institution building, and promoting an active civil society, benefiting tens of millions annually in 30 countries. AKF, alongside its AKDN counterparts, pioneers’ community-driven solutions rooted in decades of learning and evaluation. In Uganda, AKF’s diverse initiatives span education, early childhood development, sustainable economic growth, and civil society enhancement.

About Foundations for Learning (F4L): Foundations for Learning (F4L) is a five-year initiative (2020-2025), co-funded by Global Affairs Canada and AKF, and executed by AKDN education agencies. F4L aims to enhance pre-primary and primary educational systems, bolster women’s empowerment, and promote gender equality in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. By addressing gender, social, cultural, and economic barriers, F4L seeks to improve equitable learning outcomes and basic human rights for women and girls. Notably, F4L has engaged with 12 design teams in Lindi, Mtama, and Ruangwa district councils, as well as 20 teams in Kenya, to improve sustainable and nutritious school feeding programs in line with the Ministry of Education’s 2023 mandate.

2. Objective of the Consultancy
To enhance the nutritional knowledge and capacity of district and ward nutrition officers, teachers, and community design team members, ensuring the effective implementation of sustainable and nutritious school feeding programs within the F4L project scope.

3. Scope of Work
The Nutrition Expert Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Assess Knowledge Gaps:
o Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the nutritional knowledge gaps among district and ward nutrition officers, teachers, and community design team members.

1. Develop Training Materials:
• Create tailored training materials that address the identified knowledge gaps and meet the needs of the target audience.

2. Design Evaluation Tools:
• Develop pre-and post-training assessments to measure knowledge acquisition and training effectiveness.

3. Deliver Training:
• Facilitate nutrition capacity-building sessions for 3 district and 60 ward extension officers, and schools’ representatives from 10 schools from Lindi Mtama, Ruangwa, and Lindi Municipal councils.

4. Develop Nutrition Materials:
• Produce context-specific nutrition awareness and informative materials featuring real photos and detailed descriptions of various nutrition components.

5. Reporting:
• Compile and submit a detailed activity report outlining the training process, participant feedback, and recommendations for future actions.

Specific Deliverables
• A detailed assessment report on nutritional knowledge gaps.
• Comprehensive training materials tailored to the needs of the target groups.
• Pre-and post-training assessment tools.
• Successfully conducted training sessions with documented participant feedback.
• Contextualized nutrition awareness materials with real photos and descriptions.
• A final activity report summarizing training outcomes and recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience
• Advanced degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering nutrition training programs.
• Expertise in conducting nutritional assessments and developing educational materials.
• Strong understanding of community-driven approaches and sustainable school feeding programs.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, educators, and community members.

Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to submit the following:
• A technical proposal outlining the approach to the consultancy.
• A financial proposal detailing the cost breakdown.

Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. General understanding of the ToR 30%
2. Methodology approaches/Technical proposal 30%
3. Experience in executing related/similar assignments 30%
4. The proposed budgeted costs of the project 10%

Also submit:
1. TIN certificate
2. VRN Certificate-if applicable
3. Certificate of registration/incorporation
4. Business license

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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Deadline for Application
Applications should be submitted by midday EAT on 12nd September, 2024 to akftzprocurement@akfea.org copy to Largo.Aden@akdn.org 
This TOR outlines the expectations and requirements for a Nutrition Expert Consultant to support the F4L project in enhancing nutrition education and capacity, thereby contributing to improved educational outcomes and holistic development in the targeted regions.

AKF Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment.

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